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No trim. First let's
look at situations where no trim is needed. For most glass tile
installations, when the tile is not cut, you don't need to trim it out.
In this kitchen backsplash, matchstick glass tile runs horizontally and
the top portion is smooth. The cut edges are right against the wall
cabinet on one side and window casing on the other, so they are not
exposed and do not need trim.
by Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.
Here, the stone and glass
mosaic backsplash tile goes from counter to the base of the wall
cabinets and from the refrigerator cabinet to a wall on the left. In
general, if the tile butts up against a cabinet, wall, ceiling or
molding, the edges are not exposed so you don't need to finish it off
with trim.
by ds design studio
Surface bullnose. This
refers to a tile trim piece which has a convex radius on one side. It is
used to finish the top or side of a tile area. This back splash was
created with classic 3" x 6" ceramic subway tile and the edges are
finished with 2" x 6" matching surface bullnose and a bullnose corner,
also called down angle or double bullnose. The trim forms an
inconspicuous border around the back splash and gives it a neat
appearance.
by Amoroso Design
Here, similar bullnose borders
penny round tile, and it has the look of clean white molding. This is a
great solution for finishing off unusually shaped tile or ones without
matching trim pieces.
by Rachel Reider Interiors
Quarter round. Also
called a bead, this curved trim piece is usually 6" long and is used to
finish the edges of tile installed on a mortar bed. It looks like a
quarter of a round. In this bath, quarter rounds line the edge of this
shower wall and tub deck. The corner piece is called a beak. Isn't that a
funny name?
by Amoroso Design
Cap molding. This trim
piece is a decorative option for finishing or "capping" a tile wainscot.
Sometimes it is called chair rail. Plain white caps top this bath's
wall tile and a black accent liner plays off the black and white mosaic
floor nicely.
by tineke triggs
Here, steel blue cap molding,
decorative accent tiles and bar liners contrast the crisp white tile of
this tub surround and bring out the beautiful veining of the Calacatta
marble on the tub deck.
by Amoroso Design
Cap molding works well for kitchen backsplashes too.
by William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
Bar liner. These thin
bars are often used to add texture and interest to a wall of tile. As
long as one edge is glazed, these decorative liners can also trim tile.
Here, a beaded liner frames diagonal tiles on a pretty vanity
backsplash. Crossville Tile has detailed fact sheets which illustrate all the trim pieces available for their tile.
V-Cap. Also known as a
sink cap, this piece is used to finish the edge of a kitchen or bathroom
counter. It usually has a raised edge to prevent water from dripping
onto the floor. Here is an example.
Natural Stone. Most
stone tile does not come with trim pieces because the edges can be
ground down to soften them. In this cararra marble bath, there are no
trim pieces, just smooth edges.
by Innovative Construction
If you have other ways you like to trim out tile, please share them with us in the Comments section.