Cutting Corners Metal Trim - TilersForums.com

[jonboz46]

Hi All
Can anyone please advise as to the best (easiest LOL)way of cutting the corners on metal trim,with a slight curved profile.All my corners are not square so looks like a nightmare to mitre them.
Many Thanks
Jonboz

 

[diamondtiling]

When you say your corners are not square does that mean you have not tiled yet?
Are these trims going to be on top of a row of tiles around a wall or are they for around a window?

 

[jonboz46]

The first run of trim will sit on top of 25cm x 33cm then 2 runs of mosiacs and then another run of metal trim,followed by more tiles.

 

[diamondtiling]

You have to make the tiles even and true so that you can get the trims on properly, are the walls in a bad state?

 

[jonboz46]

Walls are ok ish,plaster board has moved between joists a little in places but not enough that extra adhesive to fill differance will make good.

 

[diamondtiling]

That does not sound encouraging, packing out with adhesive is not the way forward. More prep work now on the walls will give you a far better finish.

 

[jonboz46]

Ok noted that but im only looking at 5 to 8 mm max,at its worst point.

 

[doug boardley]

mitring the trims is the best way, some people use ready made formed corners, but personally I don't like them

 

[david campbell]

what about square edged trims?

 

[jonboz46]

Thanks Doug,dont like the look of them either.