Tile To Tile Door Trim

How to undercut and fit ceramic tiles around door casings and jambs.

Tile to tile door trim.

Slide the tile and cardboard to the front of the door trim. By removing the exposed edges trim softens the transition where your tile ends adding a high end look and effectively outlining your tile installation. These borders trims and accent tiles can seamlessly blend into your design stand out or highlight another feature in the space by repeating a finish or material. Place a tile upside down on a thin piece of corrugated cardboard like the cardboard found in a standard moving box.

Click to add item m d building products 5 16 inside bullnose tile trim corner 2 pack to the compare list. Then install the door casing leaving a small space between the top of the tile and the bottom of the casing. Demonstrated by master tile setter armen tavy. Install all of the ceramic tiles in the room first.

Professional tile installers trim the bottom of the door casings to allow the tile to tuck underneath which produces the best result. Ceramic floor and wall tile 3 5 sq. Compare click to add item m d building products 5 16 inside bullnose tile trim corner 2 pack to the compare list. It seems like additional work but is easier than trying to cut.

Red quarry cove base 6 in. Case 37 34. Ceramic tile is difficult to cut at odd angles while wood is much easier to cut. Layering trim tiles can elevate the entire design accent a certain feature and create interest and individuality.

This allows you to butt the tile right up to the door frame.