Tile question: miter-cut or bullnose corners?
jacobse
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Comments (4)I am not a tile expert, but I believe you would do a miter cut (approximately 45 degrees back on each tile) on each. So in the end you'll piece the two tile pieces together with pointy ends (the face of the tile) out. Keep in mind that I say approximately 45 degrees because your wall may not be a perfect 90 degree angle so you'll want to determine the exact angles first. Here's the best image I could find for what I mean by a miter cut. Just imagine it's tile and skinny like your pieces....See MoreDumb tile question - bullnosed outcorners?
Comments (4)Yes and yes. You can miter with ANY tile. The only problem with that is if you're doing a wainscoting, where the top of the tile will be waist high or so, it may leave a sharp edge where someone could cut themselves pretty good....See Morehow to cut baseboard for bullnose corner
Comments (4)On the baseboard/bullnose,you run your baseboard each side up to the radius of the bullnose at a 22-1/2 degree cut. This leaves you a filler that you scribe in at 22-1/2 degree cuts both sides.I find it best to glue these fillers in as they are small,and a nailer usually will split it out, even if you pilot drill before nailing. If you have a compound mitre saw,the crown moulding cuts for inside and outside corners are best figured by cutting the back side. If you dont have a compound mitre saw, but a standard power or hand mitre saw, there are jigs you can purchase that hold the crown at the angle of the crown you are working with and allows you to face cut the piece similar to a straight forward 45 degree cut. I dont have any links for you, but there are sources for crown moulding work such as books,videos,etc., as it's a fairly difficult project for a first timer.Maybe others out there can refer you to some educational sources. The base board is easy with a little trial and error as well as a little patience....See MoreBullnose around tub tile.......no corner bullnose
Comments (2)Miter two pieces. The only pic of mine I could find is mitered the reverse direction of what you need, but I think you'll get the picture, pun intended....See Morejacobse
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