Tiling round porthole window

[Lindy08]

Hi, I'm currently tiling my bathroom wall which has a porthole window. Is there a proprietary curved tile trim that can be used in this situation? Or any other ideas for a neat finish?

 

[kilty55]

sorry i cant help you on this one but ill be interested to see what anyone else says

 

[RITE TOUCH]

sorry but i cant help either but i am also very interested in what can be done as i have never been asked to tile one before!!

 

[doug boardley]

from a thread that grace's dad posted afew weeks ago, I seem to think that schluter do a bendy type trim,I think it was for mosaics but you'll probably be able to get a deeper one.Dave (admin) will probably know, he'll be along shortly no doubt!:gettree:

 

[MJT]

I've not heard of any curved trim, I use tile trim (plastic) if you cut the trim on the back the part thats embedded in the adhesive 50mm apart all its length 2.4, and soak it in warm water it will make it more plyable.

You will be able to fix it round the porthole it can be quiet difficult and there can be a lot of tension, use rapid setting adhesive+ galvanised nails.
This will help to keep the trim in position.

DON'T FORGET TO WARE SAFETY GLASSES H&S (TENSION IN THE TRIM) GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU
here's a pic of a arch using trim

 

[tile55]

There is a tile trim (a L-trim) that can be used for a port hole (Schluter Systems) but it is very expensive
I normally cut the tiles to shape and then file the edges, once the tiles have been grouted it looks the business.:20:

 

[medlar]

i am with Tile55 on this

 

[DHTiling]

You can use plastic trim no probs........put some kerf cuts into the flat edge of the trim right upto but not into the face of the trim at about 1 inch to 2 inch intervals...this will make the trim very flimsy and will bend to any shape...you insert this behind the tile and flush with the inside of the porthole if you are having a paint finish inside....or if you are tiling it, then leave the trim proud the thickness of the tile and adhesive.......easy once you have done one....

Or as mentioned schluter do one .......and is available from CTD...

 

[david campbell]

much easier,contact a joiner and sort out 25mm pvc facia

 

[doug boardley]

was trying to think along those lines before, but not sure how you'd do it unless you were tiling inside reveal, would your flat edge with cuts snuck in not still be on show unless you tiled it? (this was a reply to Dave's post)

 

[DHTiling]

Doug........you put the trim in behind the face tile, either flush with window reveal or proud to suit tile depth in side reveal....

any clearer...?

 

[doug boardley]

see what you mean now Dave, never tried bending it on that plane before tho' (day I stop learning is the day I stop!)

 

[DHTiling]

Easiest way doug.....if you try to bend inside the reveal then there is chance the trim will kink...the way i mention it is fool proof if you take your time....

If you tile the inside first say with mosaics.( as shown in pics above)..then i would cut the trim as i mentioned then tack in place with a staple/nail gun..this will keep it solid then scribe face tiles to suit....

 

[macten]

I've done an archway as Dave describes but I used a heat gun too. Kept its shape when it cooled too

 

[Alberta Stone]

The best (and yes, alas, the most expensive) is to get a piece of the solid brass edge profile, cut a piece of plywood in a circle to the exact dimension you want, cut slots every inch on the trim (the part going under the tile), and then using a brass head hammer start shaping the trim around the plywood mould.
You may need an extra pair of hands to keep the brass where you want it.
Cut the end to fit once you get all the way around and can determine exactly where the cut is needed.
Make the cut a wee bit big (1/16, 1/32) and then file it so the ends are precise.
tape the butt ends together and then take the whole assembly and place the trim where you want it to be, maybe make some reference marks on the wall to help you get it right as you won't be able to see the center.
Nail into place
remove tape and plywood and use a hammer to get it perfect.:smash:
easy as that.:santa_cheesy:
I have done this before and it works great.