Schluter Strip Vs Bullnose Tile

Dec 19 2014 explore funktional spaces s board schluter vs.

Schluter strip vs bullnose tile.

But if there is bullnose for your tile it makes for a much smoother flow not adding another material into the mix. Schluter systems is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for tile installation. However bullnose is not a material but rather an actual tile edge. Also not all tile comes in bullnose trim especially if you are looking for some of the more modern and contemporary tile looks.

If you are looking at subway tile make sure to read my post subway tile installation. A bullnose tile shown on the right side of our drawing will match your tile but it also creates a 3 stripe down the edge of your shower disrupting your pattern. I was recently at one of the large tile warehouse type stores here that i like and trust and was told that bullnose is old school and that is why most tiles are not offered in bullnose anymore. Due to more warpage with larger format tiles additional thin set mortar may need to be applied underneath the tile to achieve full coverage.

It is a rounded edge on the tile itself. For the installer by the installer. See more ideas about tile edge shower tile shower niche. A schluter profile piece shown on the left side of our drawing will be thinner for a cleaner look but you re introducing another material metal colored pvc or powder coated to the design.

With smaller format tiles take the tile thickness and select the corresponding size profile. Profile size selection is based on the thickness of the tile and amount of setting material used to set the tile. My tile guy measured and told me how much regular tile and how much bullnose i need. As for which will last longer both if installed properly will outlast you or me.

He never mentioned using schluter strips. Sep 22 2017 explore joanna liberatore s board bullnose vs schluter followed by 104 people on pinterest. Three basic tips which does talk about bullnose trim options for subway tile. See more ideas about bathroom design bathrooms remodel tile edge.

Schluter trim profiles have been a growing trend in the tile industry as alternatives to traditional bullnose pieces. Bullnose is similar to schluter in the sense that it is a way to make the edge of tile transition more smoothly to another material or surface.