Tiling round porthole window

[Lindy08]

Hi, I'm currently tiling my bathroom wall which has a porthole window. Is there a proprietary curved tile trim that can be used in this situation? Or any other ideas for a neat finish?

[kilty55]

sorry i cant help you on this one but ill be interested to see what anyone else says

[RITE TOUCH]

sorry but i cant help either but i am also very interested in what can be done as i have never been asked to tile one before!!

[doug boardley]

from a thread that grace's dad posted afew weeks ago, I seem to think that schluter do a bendy type trim,I think it was for mosaics but you'll probably be able to get a deeper one.Dave (admin) will probably know, he'll be along shortly no doubt!

[MJT]

I've not heard of any curved trim, I use tile trim (plastic) if you cut the trim on the back the part thats embedded in the adhesive 50mm apart all its length 2.4, and soak it in warm water it will make it more plyable.

You will be able to fix it round the porthole it can be quiet difficult and there can be a lot of tension, use rapid setting adhesive+ galvanised nails.
This will help to keep the trim in position.

DON'T FORGET TO WARE SAFETY GLASSES H&S (TENSION IN THE TRIM) GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU
here's a pic of a arch using trim

ARCH,1.jpg

[tile55]

There is a tile trim (a L-trim) that can be used for a port hole (Schluter Systems) but it is very expensive
I normally cut the tiles to shape and then file the edges, once the tiles have been grouted it looks the business.

Julie Flynn - St Margarets tiled bathroom porthole window with 1x1 mosaics and 12x10 porcelain t.JPG

porthole window.jpg

[medlar]

i am with Tile55 on this

[Dave]

You can use plastic trim no probs........put some kerf cuts into the flat edge of the trim right upto but not into the face of the trim at about 1 inch to 2 inch intervals...this will make the trim very flimsy and will bend to any shape...you insert this behind the tile and flush with the inside of the porthole if you are having a paint finish inside....or if you are tiling it, then leave the trim proud the thickness of the tile and adhesive.......easy once you have done one....

Or as mentioned schluter do one .......and is available from CTD...

[david campbell]

much easier,contact a joiner and sort out 25mm pvc facia

[doug boardley]

was trying to think along those lines before, but not sure how you'd do it unless you were tiling inside reveal, would your flat edge with cuts snuck in not still be on show unless you tiled it? (this was a reply to Dave's post)

[Dave]

Doug........you put the trim in behind the face tile, either flush with window reveal or proud to suit tile depth in side reveal....

any clearer...?

[doug boardley]

see what you mean now Dave, never tried bending it on that plane before tho' (day I stop learning is the day I stop!)

[Dave]

Easiest way doug.....if you try to bend inside the reveal then there is chance the trim will kink...the way i mention it is fool proof if you take your time....

If you tile the inside first say with mosaics.( as shown in pics above)..then i would cut the trim as i mentioned then tack in place with a staple/nail gun..this will keep it solid then scribe face tiles to suit....

[macten]

I've done an archway as Dave describes but I used a heat gun too. Kept its shape when it cooled too

[Alberta Stone]

The best (and yes, alas, the most expensive) is to get a piece of the solid brass edge profile, cut a piece of plywood in a circle to the exact dimension you want, cut slots every inch on the trim (the part going under the tile), and then using a brass head hammer start shaping the trim around the plywood mould.
You may need an extra pair of hands to keep the brass where you want it.
Cut the end to fit once you get all the way around and can determine exactly where the cut is needed.
Make the cut a wee bit big (1/16, 1/32) and then file it so the ends are precise.
tape the butt ends together and then take the whole assembly and place the trim where you want it to be, maybe make some reference marks on the wall to help you get it right as you won't be able to see the center.
Nail into place
remove tape and plywood and use a hammer to get it perfect.
easy as that.
I have done this before and it works great.

[cornish_crofter]

Welcome to the Forum Lindy!

Dave's idea is probably what I would try in this instance.

[shane176]

im with tile55,
top man again!!

[inspiredandy]

Look at this attachment.
This is a job i did a couple of years ago and if i remember rightly the mosaic was set back from the edge about 3mm so you could get a good grout finish around the circumference of the porthole. Check the led lights in the step to the bath, wot a pain in the ass that was.

[MICK the Tiler]

Here's one without trim...............Looks the DUCK's Dangles me thinks

[brian c]

Here's one without trim...............Looks the DUCK's Dangles me thinks

Mick were the tiles on the outside of the port hole cut by you to shape around or are they pre made like this?Looks absolutely fantastic.

[silver]

I did an arch that way Dave with regular cuts on the trim flat at every 20mm...I did use a couple of small flat head tacks to hold it in place aswell.......first attempt I was " a bit clumsy" and curving it creased a white line in the soft cream where it bent instead of curving.....so that went in the bin.....but the second one I took my time and it worked a treat ...it took longer to file the tiles to get a nice finish right up to the trim.......but it is worth it.

Silver

[doug boardley]

Here's one without trim...............Looks the DUCK's Dangles me thinks

I'll go with that Mick, stunning!

[Dave]

Some one mentioned schluter stuff as well.....

Uniform Bending Of Profiles With Radius Perforations

Certain Schlüter profiles with radius perforations are available for the protection of contoured edges. The perforations make it possible to adjust the profile to the contour of the covering edge. To achieve quick and neat bending of most profiles with radius perforations, use the specially designed Schlüter-RUMA bending machine. For full details of profiles with radius perforations, and which are suitable for use with Schlüter-RUMA, ring Schlüter-Systems Ltd on +44 (0) 1530 813396. The picture shows an example of how a Schlüter profile can be easily contoured to fit a neighbouring curved surface. Products that are only 1 metre in lengh are not availabe with radius perforations.

[tile55]

Here's one without trim...............Looks the DUCK's Dangles me thinks

Blimey a bit too much on the old amber nectar there, I thought that it was the 'dogs dangly bits' Australians ay lol
Picture looks excellent, as asked before, are those tiles oaround the edge precut, ie like quadrant tiles.

[user123]

Here's one without trim...............Looks the DUCK's Dangles me thinks

oooohh,...one to behold.....