Finishing edge Schluter strip Tile installer debate
p_blakeslee
5 years ago
I have a covered beam that runs along the top edge of my shower. The tile installer has told me this is the proper way to have a corner and then the caulk will fill in the gap. However, this is not the way I've seen this piece installed. Now do I feel it is leaving the tile protected enough.
I want to have this done properly however he is insisting it is a design preference and it was my responsibility to choose the style. However, I feel I'm not picky about the style but that wasn't the correct size and properly installed. Which is the responsibility of the contractor.
Can you please help with this debate.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
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PROFilipe Custom Woodwork
5 years agoThe tile trim is not the proper thickness, part of the tile is exposed.
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p_blakeslee
5 years agop_blakeslee
5 years ago
PRODebbi Washburn
5 years agoThat makes me question his knowledge of tiling... I don't install tile but I sell it and those trims. The first thing I do is take the samples and determine the "thickness" needed. Then look at the pictures throughout the catalog for the application I want and review it with my customer.
Here is a picture off their website of some corner trim options
You can easily go there and see what corners should look like...
Good luck!
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