Struggling with 3-way mitre trim

[robbieee]

Most tile shops will do them, you don't need corner pieces, just mitre the horizontal two pieces and straight cut the vertical.

like this?

http://www.tile-man.co.uk/Images/Corner sharp 01.jpg

 

[Ian]

like this?

http://www.tile-man.co.uk/Images/Corner sharp 01.jpg

Like that but that's a quadrant trim, with an L shape you won't get that sharp point, as the point will meet the vertical. I'll see if I've got a pic somewhere.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Me too.

 

[Ian]

Me too.

Just like that! Glad you have a pic Phil, I couldn't find any!

 

[robbieee]

This is the trim i am using:



Just incase you are thinking i am using the flat trim in Phil's picture

 

[Ian]

This is the trim i am using:

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Just incase you are thinking i am using the flat trim in Phil's picture

That's what we're saying, if you use flat (L shape) trim, there's no need for corner pieces or 3 way mitres.

 

[robbieee]

Ah right sorry must have mis-interpreted what you were saying.

I have already used that type on trim on my window. And this one is for the bath so i will need to use the same type of trim.

 

[robbieee]

Think i might go and see if they do corner trims in topps tiles in the morning

 

[Peter]

Not a fan of 3 way mitres. Even when done properly they just don't look right imo. Straight upright and left and right mitred still looks smarter, even if there is a protruding point.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Ah right sorry must have mis-interpreted what you were saying.

I have already used that type on trim on my window. And this one is for the bath so i will need to use the same type of trim.

Is this for a bath panel Robieee? ie. tiled bath panel and built out surrround?

 

[robbieee]

Is this for a bath panel Robieee? ie. tiled bath panel and built out surrround?

Yes its a built out frame (with an access panel aswell)

Similar to this one:

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Yes its a built out frame (with an access panel aswell)

Similar to this one:



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Yep got you now, If you need to match the trim on the window, I would use the three way corner trim. If you take your time with it it can look good. ( that is the ready made three way corners)

 

[robbieee]

Yep got you now, If you need to match the trim on the window, I would use the three way corner trim. If you take your time with it it can look good. ( that is the ready made three way corners)

Where could i buy that from tomorrow?

Thanks for everyones help BTW, much appreciated!!!

 

[David - Tradetiler]

I have dipped the tip of an offending component from a 3 way mitre in a mug of boiling water to tweak the shape a tad before. You can use a very hot hair dryer or a heat gun, not so good unless you shield that parts you don't want to tweak. Make sure you practice on a spare piece first because you can warp the trim like Plasticine all to easily.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Where could i buy that from tomorrow?

Thanks for everyones help BTW, much appreciated!!!

Most tile shops will have them in stock, depends on the colour/size you need.