Trim issue - opinions please - TilersForums.com

[Coops123]

We've had a tiled splashback put in as part of a kitchen refit. While the work looks good in general, I think the trim looks a bit odd. It's been used where two planes of tiles meet, and on the vertical lines where there are cuts, but they've left raw tile edges on top.

I think this combination makes it look unfinished, but both kitchen fitter and tiler say this is normal. Is this what is usually done?

 

[Dumbo]

I would of trimmed it, I also wouldn't of used quadrant trims , I think they're a bit old fashioned , I would of use L shaped trims . But maybe you should of been consulted and given the option .

 

[Tony_C]

Ditto

 

[JordanLincs]

We've had a tiled splashback put in as part of a kitchen refit. While the work looks good in general, I think the trim looks a bit odd. It's been used where two planes of tiles meet, and on the vertical lines where there are cuts, but they've left raw tile edges on top.

I think this combination makes it look unfinished, but both kitchen fitter and tiler say this is normal. Is this what is usually done?

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The extra trim is not required, but it would look better IMO, especially since some trim had already been used. I agree, odd choice by the tiler. Maybe you could you white decorators caulk on the untrimmed edges to tidy it up. Id rarely recommend PVC trim, stainless steel looks much better, but its more expensive

 

[JordanLincs]

I've just noticed grout around the single socket.

 

[Wayne Brown]

As above trim it all in my view , your the customer you should tell the tiler want you would like before he started . Kop

 

[Coops123]

There's grout around other sockets too, is that not normal?

 

[Coops123]

Wayne - we didn't discuss trim location, to be honest it never occurred to me that he'd trim some areas and not others!

 

[Dumbo]

There's grout around other sockets too, is that not normal?

Just messy grouting , loosen face plate and it should just scrape off

 

[Wayne Brown]

Well if your not happy coops make your feelings known those tiles are not manufacturered straight so as said above decorators caulk along the top edge and decorate it in with the wall will tidy it up .

 

[JordanLincs]

Just messy grouting , loosen face plate and it should just scrape off

Let's hope that's the case.

I'm concerned that the tile doesn't sit behind the socket faceplate, creating a gap that would naturally fill with grout. I always grout with the sockets off.

 

[JordanLincs]

It's something the tiler should discuss with you beforehand. Maybe, of he's a noobie, the nerve's got the better of him

 

[Coops123]

I think Jordan is right - here's another one. The socket doesn't sit flush against the tiles.

 

[Dumbo]

I think Jordan is right - here's another one. The socket doesn't sit flush against the tiles.

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As said before , this time could be grout holding face plate of the tile . So loosen/ remove scrape grout and refit . If still no good carefully seal around with silicone .

 

[Coops123]

Ah yes, got my torch for a close look and the tile does go behind it. I'm sure it can be improved, although I'm not sure it'll go completely flat as one of the tiles doesn't seem flat against the wall. Can't get a picture that does it justice - bottom one looks quite noticeably sunken in real life!