Protection Ceramic Aluminium Tile Trim Box Edge Shape Decorative Gold

Application

These aluminium tile trim Square profiles are ideal for finishing in bathrooms and kitchens and many other applications in your home, office or commercial. Tile edge trim it is a very good solution for tiles edge protection (corner guards). Square edge trim can be used, especially when the ending of tile surface connects with other types of surface, e.g. PVC carpeting, rug, etc.


Feature

An extruded aluminium profile with a box edge designed to protect the edges of ceramic tiles or similar hard finishes fitted in wall or floor installations. Available in a wide range of heights and finishes with corresponding Internal and External Aluminium corners avoiding the unsightly and exposed 45º cuts. These trims measure 2.5m in Length.

Use

1. Choose shape and profile according to tile thickness.

2. Apply thin set mortar according to manufacturer’s directions to the area where profile is to be placed, using the appropriate size U notch trowel.

2a. For edging and outside wall corners using Square edge or R-Round Bullnose, finish tiling one wall first, then trowel thin set mortar over corner areas of second wall.

2b. For the U-Shape Reducer, fill the hollow space beneath the sloped section of profile with thin set mortar before setting the trim.

3. Press the perforated anchoring leg of the profile into the mortar until mortar fills the circle cutouts. Then align trim with tile edge making sure the tile is flush against lower edge of trim face to ensure a uniform grout joint space between trim and tile.

4. Trowel additional thin set mortar evenly over the perforated anchoring leg completely covering the circle cutouts to ensure full coverage and support of the tile edges. The anchor leg should be partially buried in the sealant.

5. Ensure the tile is flush with top of profile or slightly lower. The profile should not be higher than the tiled surface, but rather up to approx. 1/32” (1 mm) lower.

6. After the tiles and profile have set, fill the grout joint completely with grout.

7. Gently wipe off any excess grout or thin set mortar immediately.

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