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Xantiaman
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 Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject: Tile trim - size |
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Hi,
In hoping that this question doesn't sound too daft when you read it, I propose to use HomeLux tile trim around the edges of a window reveal, and the tiles are 6.5 mm thick.
Do I use 6mm tile trim and have a slight 'edge' to the tile, or go for the 9mm tile trim with a thicker layer of adhesive towards the edge where the tile meets the trim?
Thanks for any answers offered.
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Telmay
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Go for the 9mm trim as you also have your bed of adhesive.
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Xantiaman
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Thanks for confirming my thoughts Telmay - appreciated.
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Telmay
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No probs 
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Tryanything
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| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Personally i would go for the 6mm bead as most tiles have a slight round
on the face edge anyway
If you use the larger bead you will end up with a 4mm adhesive bed at least
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Only-Me
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| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Personally i would go for the 6mm bead as most tiles have a slight round
on the face edge anyway
If you use the larger bead you will end up with a 4mm adhesive bed at least |
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Xantiaman
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Like the diagram - and see your point!
Thanks
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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No...........it does'nt look good with a biscuit edge of tile showing.
9mm all the way
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Tryanything
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No...........it does'nt look good with a biscuit edge of tile showing.
9mm all the way |
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Mooncat
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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The 6mm size reveals the edge of CUT tiles. So the 9mm will have to do. What is needed is a wider choice of sizes to cope with the range of tile thicknesses. I don't like the idea of using a soft plastic trim with hard tiles. but they don't make make the proper round edged tiles like they used to.
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There is a 7mm trim available.
God knows where........not from my supplier
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Telmay
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7mm now that would be too handy a size, so no wonder you cant get it!
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