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What is Tile Bullnosing?
Tile bullnosing
is the process of adding a finished, aesthetically pleasing
edge to an unfinished,, natural or man-made tile, which
also protects the edge from chipping and cracking.
Natural stone tiles
such as granite, marble, and travertine, are popular choices
for new construction and remodeling projects. Decorative
stone, ceramic, and porcelain tiles are economic substitutes
for massive stone slabs because tiles can be easily installed
by one person rather than a team of football players.
However, most stone
tiles, and some ceramic and porcelain tiles, require the
addition of a smooth, rounded edge, a "bullnose",
to make the trim tiles.
What's a Trim Tile?
Professional installers classify
tiles as either "field" or "trim" tiles.
The field tiles are placed in the main or center area
of the tile project, and the tiles placed along the
edge become the trim tiles.
Imagine a field next to a street.
Wherever the field meets the street, there needs to
be a trim, like a curb.
A tile bullnose, also called a surface
trim or surface bullnose, is a field tile with one
edge rounded over ("O.R.E." one rounded edge.)
Not all tiles need to be bullnosed; the bullnose edge
is only needed around the margins of the tile installation.
Every installation is unique. The
installer selects and arranges the tiles for the best
effect and then identifies which tiles are the trim
tiles and which edges must be bullnosed. Then, the
installer sends the tiles to a bullnose service.
For more info on granite tile countertops
see the article on how to install granite tile countertops
at:
http://www.tileandstonetips.com/granite.html |
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Bullnosing is not a Do-It-Yourself Task
Bullnosing tile
is not a do-it-yourself task. Bullnosing requires specialized
equipment for cutting, grinding, and polishing natural
stones. When ceramic or porcelain tiles require bullnosing,
the tile must be cut, bullnosed and then the edge must
be polished, refinished or reglazed and kiln-fired to mirror
the surface finish.
At Bullnose World, we provide all of these
services in an affordable, fast and friendly environment.
We have a reputation for the best quality bullnosing in the
business. We create the highest quality refinishing, glazing
and polishing finish; we always round corners, and there
are no minimum order requirements.
Please contact us for further information.
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