Metal profile along edges of corner shelf - Tile Advice

[Mossop]

From 2:16 in the film below it mentions using horizontal profile along the top and bottom edges of a tiled corner shelf, then tiling the front.

I don't know how common it is to do this; if I search for images of bathroom corner shelves, most don't seem to have profile, just tiles.

Is there some benefit in using such edge profiles? Are they simply decorative?

 

[Andrew Anaxagoras]

You really don't want to see a cut tile edge and neatly installed trim is normally favourite

 

[Mossop]

You really don't want to see a cut tile edge and neatly installed trim is normally favourite

Thanks for the reply.

What about the vertical edge between two tiled walls which I have indicated in the image below with a blue arrow?

Would a metal trim normally also be placed down there?

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[Andrew Anaxagoras]

Absolutely...unless you find a tiler with unlimitedpatience and a knack for mitreing