When tiling around a bathtub AND the surrounding walls, can we get away with not using a bullnose edge tile? or would it look funny? If we can, how can we make the edges look better (will caulking alone do the trick?)
2007-06-06 05:36:52 · 7 answers · asked by May I Wish 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
we are also running a decorative smaller tile throught the center of the room.. i don't think they make those with a bullnose ??? what are my options?
2007-06-06 06:18:18 · update #1
the bullnose makes it looked finished. if not using it on the walls, it looks better to go all the way to the ceiling. On the sides it just looks better with bullnose. it cost a little more but is worth it if you believe the tiles will last for years to come.
2007-06-06 05:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by brk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternative To Bullnose Tile
2016-11-10 11:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried doing this on my tub/shower. After 4 tiles were in place, I removed them and got the bullnose tiles. You will not get a good looking finished edge with caulk.
2007-06-06 06:06:05 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest solution is to use the bullnose. It is very difficult to get the edge to look good, especially since grout is a bear to work unless flat. Also the edge type tiles help to limit the amount of wear that could happen with everyday use.
2007-06-06 05:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them bullnosed. looks so much better. Try and take you tile to a fabrication shop. Give them the tile for bullnosing. this should cost around $7 per linear foot. Get a litttle extra to be safe.
for the deco tile. they might not come with a bull nose, but that can be fabricated. Its done by polishing and can be applied to almost all tile and stone tile.
2007-06-07 17:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by coolmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont set the bullnose flush to the floor. You have to leave a grout joint to seal the gap. If the gap was too small for grout then it would still be big enough for water so leave it, and grout it later. The floor and bullnose could be set at the same time but that's like an expert maneuver, it would be better for you to finish the floor and let it set first, so you can get it perfect (ya know good as it'll get). Then when you start setting vertically you won't move the floor tile if you drop something or step on them. And always use spacers, never try to just "eyeball" it.
2016-03-19 02:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been thinking about this also, so far I am considering using a piece of painted wood trim. You could use something decorative or just quarter-round. My only worry would be the mositure in the room. I think it would be fine though.
A much cheaper alternative to the bullnose would be a vinyl base cove which is most commonly used with linoleum but would look fine, and you wouldn't have to worry about the moisture.
This is a link for the base cove: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=16390-81-93146&lpage=none
2007-06-06 06:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by lo lee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋