Ceramic Tile Bullnose Installation

Simply put bullnose tile is a trim that s used to provide a smooth finished edge to your tile layout.

Ceramic tile bullnose installation.

Begin placing tile in the mastic. Properly installing the bullnoses makes a big difference in how the job turns out. Apply a layer of mastic adhesive to the back of each individual piece of bullnose tile with the notched trowel. This do it yourself video how to install bull nose trim tiles on outside corner on shower wall shows the process of installing ceramic bull nose trim tiles.

Also place two tile spacers flat under each bullnose tile between the bullnose tile and the floor. Bullnoses are ideal when you are installing tile on a wall or on a countertop as they create a rounded edge to work with. This eliminates sharper angles and unfinished tile sides on your floor or wall. This makes bullnose tile a good safety solution and also helps elevate the look of your renovation project.

Use the same tile spacers between each bullnose tile that you used between the floor tile so the grout lines will line up and look even. If you want to reduce the size of the tile replace the bullnose profile wheel with the diamond blade and cut the tiles. Gently place each piece of bullnose on the wall and press it into place so that the. Lay the tiles on the ground and decide the length of the bullnose you want them to be.

Allow the mastic under the bullnose tiles to dry for 24 hours.