Trims as a Design Feature Trims used to be purely functional. Now many designers treat them as part of the look, a thin line of colour that frames the tile. Popular Finishes Matte black: bold and modern, especially with white or light grey tiles. It pairs well with black taps

Bathrooms Moisture is the main enemy. Use stainless steel or quality coated aluminium to avoid corrosion. Rounded (quadrant) trims are friendlier on outside corners, and cove trims make internal corners easier to keep clean. Shower niches look neat with square trims in a matching finish. Kitchens On backsplashes, use square

Before You Start Trim goes in before the tile it edges. It is set into the adhesive and the tile is laid against it. Installing it afterwards is the most common mistake. You’ll need: tile trim, tile adhesive, notched trowel, hacksaw or mitre saw with a fine-tooth blade, tape measure,

Step 1: Match the Trim Height to Your Tile Thickness Measure the tile thickness, usually 6mm to 12mm for wall tiles and more for floor or porcelain slabs. The trim should match it, so the trim’s visible edge sits flush with the tile surface. Common trim heights run in 2mm

Why Material Matters Two trims can look identical on the shelf and perform very differently after a year in a wet room. Material decides how well a trim resists moisture, impact and discolouration. Aluminium Tile Trims Pros: lightweight, affordable, easy to cut, and available in many finishes (anodised, powder-coated, matte,

Tile trims are thin profiles, usually made of aluminium, stainless steel, brass or PVC. They finish the exposed edges of tiles. Walk into any well-finished bathroom, kitchen or shopfront and you’ll see them at outside corners, wall ends and floor transitions. They are what gives a tiled surface a clean,