concealing edge between tiles and paint

edinburgh36 · Post by **edinburgh36** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:03 am

Hi all,

I recently had a bathroom and toilet tiled and unfortunately it was not the best job!
I didn't think about / wasn't asked about tile trim before the job started and I wish I had!
I have had the walls tiled to half way and painted above.
There is now a very rough line where the tiles and paint meet.

Is there anything I can do now to hide / conceal this line?
the finishing looks bad as a result of bad tiling and my bad painting!

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks.

Laura

chris_h · Post by **chris_h** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:40 am

Small dado rail or decorative moulding perhaps ???

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:23 am

You could get some UPVC trim to clean the line up. It is easy to stick up with some silicone or grab adhesive.

It would be better to try and fit some tile trim though. Would it be possible to run another course of tiles over the top row and fit the trim in then?

DWD

DIY_Johnny · Post by **DIY_Johnny** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:22 pm

Things I have done and didn't looked not bad at all

1. Use a colored silicone or (painted) caulk and apply it with one of these (or a finger!), so smooth the line

2. Use a Bosch PMF 180E and ceramic blade, to cut back down into the adhesive, use no more nails or other adhesive to slot the tile trim in. I have done this although on a smallish bit (<2 meters) but it worked a treat! I use grip fill but its too thick to be honest. I think a general wet adhesive may work like this, as it may get wet. The guys will know better what to use to stick it with

You can see the Bosch PMF 180E in action here. You don't get the cermaic blade with the kit though

I agree its disappointing when they don't give you suggestions as yu are onlay aware after the fact. I have used Brushed steel metal trim Laura and it looks great. Bit pricey though!

edinburgh36 · Post by **edinburgh36** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:22 am

thanks for your answers - I will give 1 or 2 of them a go!

tictic · Post by **tictic** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:17 pm

wee tip u could get 6mm/8mm trim or trim for ur tile thickness ..
then get a stanley blade and cut the back edge off just leaving the bevel run a bead of silly along top off tiles stick it on then when set grout..or buy a nice border tile.

DIY_Johnny · Post by **DIY_Johnny** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:05 am

Good idea TicTic