Floor Tile Edging

[andrewm]

I am about to lay 600x300mm x 10mm thick tiles in a hallway. The end nearest the front door will have a full-width mat-well so the tiles will not go right to the wall. To avoid the possibility of the tile edges getting chipped I was reckoning on using some form of edging strip. I was going to use a strip of 3/4" aluminium T (or L) extrusion but it occusrs to me that there may be a 'proper' solution to this. Is there any custom made trim that I should use or is plan A still the best option?

I should add that the mat will be slightly thicker than the tiles+adhesive.

Andrew

 

[Ian]

When I have done this in the past, I've used trim on the edge, like you have suggested or, had a company create a frame that the mat sits in, then tile up to that.

 

[Andy Allen]

just use L shape trim, most tile shops sell it in different thickness, put one edge under the tile, and the other edge protects the tile from chipping..

 

[andrewm]

just use L shape trim, most tile shops sell it in different thickness, put one edge under the tile, and the other edge protects the tile from chipping..

Thanks, I will see what I can find. If I fail then will stick with the aluminium L strip.

Andrew

 

[AliGage]

A good flooring stockist could point you in the right direction. But the carpet fitters i use if any of my customers want carpets fitted use a similar thing to the alu-strip thats been suggested.