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    Could anyone advise me about painting or otherwise tidying up the edges of tiles?
    We are having a double row of tiles fitted in our kitchen and the top row will have the tile edges exposed.
    The tiles are dark green and the edges are whiteish alothough some have a few green streaks.
    We do not like the trims we have seen and are wondering if we might paint the edges, either a matching green if we can find the right colour or maybe off-white.
    If we can paint the edges is there any particular type of paint we should use?
    Any advice would be much appreciated
    Peter

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    Can I ask why you don't like trim? Professionally mitred trim looks top notch, I guess you've been put off by poorly fitted trim you've seen elsewhere?

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    Trim seems to be plastic. It's a matter of taste.

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    Try looking at Schulter and Genesis metal trims. Aluminium is cheapest and doesn't look that far off brushed steel. If you go for stainless steel then expect to pay more.

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    Thanks again.
    But, back to my initial question, we do not want to use trim and I would like to know if there is any particular paint we should use.
    Many thanks

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    In fact, forget it.
    I've found another website with an answer to my specific question.
    Regards!

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    welcome anyway peter

    people have tried other sites and come back to here when they realise the advise they were given was duff

    right painting the bisque on the edge of ceramics isnt cheap

    you want a tin of zinnser gard to seal the porosity and then you can choose a high gloss oil paint to match your tiles, take a tile into your paint merchants to match the colour
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    dont take it to heart Rob

    if the guy had the first inkling of what you are capable off and the knowledge you possess he would have shown more respect
    I know nothing I havent learnt
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    You're too kind Mike!

    I just thought it would be better to take advice from a few sources than just one, they did say thanks so didn't really take it heart

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    Why the bad attitude Peter? This is a very friendly forum and we were only trying to help. Lifes too short mate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter W Jones View Post
    In fact, forget it.
    I've found another website with an answer to my specific question.
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    So rude he could be off the dragons den.....

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    Customers HUH
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    A customer of mine used Airfix enamel paint on tile edges and it was very good.

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