Recess for door mat

[GoneGuy]

Hi all,
Got a job coming up soon, hallway with 600x600 porcelain white marble effect tiles 10mm thick.
Customer wants a cut out in tiles by the front door for a mat to fit in.
What is the best way to finish the edges?
I was going to use metal L trim but been thinking about sharp edges.
I have never done one of these and just had a quick look on forum and couldn't find anything.
Thanks for any help

 

[J Sid]

try and finish to a full tile if setting out allows if not just put a good edge back on the cut and will be fine. Not trim required.

 

[Andy Allen]

Done a few and I use metal trim.
Why would you have a sharp edges?

 

[J Sid]

why would you want trim?
you only see the tiny edge which looks pants imho

 

[Andy Allen]

why would you want trim?
you only see the tiny edge which looks pants imho

Cause I'm a perfectionists . ..

 

[Andy Allen]

Not the best example as the tiles slightly rivon . ....

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I always metal square trim the edges. Usually 12.5mm trim and the coir mat is 16-18mm thick so it stands slightly higher and protects the edge.

 

[widler]

I always trim

 

[J Sid]

it would look perfect is you didn't use trim
again, why would you want trim?
it turns a classy look into a cheap look ?

 

[Andy Allen]

It protects the edges...

 

[J Sid]

doesn't need protecting

 

[jimthetiler]

The traditional way is to have a recess in the floor and lined with a metal strip as all tiles will eventually chip without a protected edge and also some doors are are set very close to
the floor,last thing make sure you have the right size mat
and set the recess 5mm larger than the mat as mats tend to spread after a while.

 

[Qwerty]

Personally I have always used trim but I can see the appeal without especially with stone. I would be worried about chipping edges and might be tempted to lightly bullnose or sand the leading edge.

 

[WetSaw]

I've done it with and without depending on type of tile and client opinion. In my own house, with saltillo terracotta, I used oak to match the oak thresholds in the 4 doorways in the hall.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

doesn't need protecting

So no trim at door threshes either?

 

[J Sid]

all my edges are as factory finish, slight bullnose / rounded or small 45.
Never seen one chip, even going back to jobs 10 to 12 years later
as has been said, mats are usually 3mm to 5mm high when first laid and only drop to become leave.

 

[J Sid]

So no trim at door threshes either?

no
wooden thresh, and try not to use carpet to tile bar if possible.

 

[GoneGuy]

Done a few and I use metal trim.
Why would you have a sharp edges?

On the corners?

 

[J Sid]

if you have to, then bend it , don't cut it

 

[Andy Allen]

On the corners?

Not something I've had an issue with.
(Not many in Julian's gang)..

 

[J Sid]

Not something I've had an issue with.
(Not many in Julian's gang)..

just the way I like it, no point following the crowd just to keep friends

 

[widler]

just the way I like it, no point following the crowd just to keep friends

Funny that , I'm always making friends by following the crowd on here
Anyway, I have no problem with trim or no trim , I much preferred trimmed , but that's a completely different story

 

[Fraser Tiling]

I usually edge porcelain with a piece of 20mm wide granite tapered to fit the customers desired depth of matting, place the matting insitu, then profile each bristle to match. Then contract a monthly cleaning service.
Or whack a 12mm trim in it and let the customers do what they want with it.

 

[peteablard]

I think using a trim gives a better finish

 

[Time's Ran Out]

We need a poll!