3 way corner joint tile trims needed

[RobInHerts]

Hi all.

Does anyone know where I can find 3 way 'corners' for tile trims?

I am using 9mm chrome tile trim (Homelux) along the top of my tiles as I am only tiling to 2/3 the height of my room.

I have now come to a 'boxed in' water pipe section, so need to use the trim vertically on a 90 degree external corner which will then meet the trim at the top of tiles.

A three way corner joint. Homelux only appear to make corner joints for corners from 2 directions!

Many thanks,

RobInHerts.

 

[cmdceramics]

I dont think you can get these. this is a common problem on boxing in's. use a two corner and butt the other one up tight.



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[RobInHerts]

The problem I have is the two corner joint I have doesnt quite fit in the right way.

The trim im using is curved, but in a certain way, so that the two corner joint would be ok for a 90 degree corner on a flat so when you look at the trim it is a square, but not 3 dimensionally (does that make sense???)

But I need one that will go round the corners of the boxing, so that my vertical trim can then but up beneath it. Some have suggested doing some clever mitring / cutting of the verticle trim and then the two horizontal trims can meet it at each side.

Is this feasible or just too difficult?????

regards,


RobInHerts

 

[Turkish]

It can be done but it`s a major pain in the butt!!!:furious3:

Turkish

 

[frogeye]

Hi
see here http://www.tilersforums.com/threads/cutting-tile-trim-3-way-mitre-with-pictures.3605/

as Turkish said - it is a pain in the butt, but it can be done - see the excellent post above

My only advice is, if you have to do it, ( and I am an advocate of the natural look ) allow plenty of scope for making good on the angle - in other words , don't expect to use a piece of trim cut to length and make the mitre cuts 1st time - it took me 3 goes - then I trimmed the other end to fit, job done, but never again (literally!!)

frogeye the friendly gardener

 

[Varley]

3 way corner trims are on the market, they are just extremely hard to get hold of, best suggestion is to form your own using the technique in the tutorial above.

 

[RobInHerts]

Thanks for the help.

I shall go and attempt it.

Looks quite tricky!!!!!!!!!!

Worth it in the end!

Regards,

RobInHerts.

 

[Varley]

Get some scrap peices of trim and practice one night.

 

[brian c]

you can use the corner piece and but the cut piece of trim up to it as someone has said above just overhang the tile slightly at the wall end so that you dont see the cut return piece.

 

[macten]

I think it's worth perfecting the 3 way mitre.
I took a few hours out one day and kept practicing until I'd got it nailed.

Only had to use it once so far though

 

[kilty55]

ive got 3 of these on my next job,,interestingggggggggg:mad2:

 

[pjtiler]

I think it's worth perfecting the 3 way mitre.
I took a few hours out one day and kept practicing until I'd got it nailed.

Only had to use it once so far though

would,nt it be quicker just to mitre the tiles

 

[White Room]

Try www.schluter.co.uk they do some 3 way pieces for chrome tiles, You have already purchased a trim so may be to late but have a look anyway.