Technical advice note 10 - Tile Trim Profiles ... - Tile Fix Direct

Edge Protection TrimTransition TrimInstallation (generic installation guidelines for profile with anchoringlegs):Select the profile according to the tile thickness.When using a ramp profile, it may need to be back filled with tile adhesive under thetransition leg to provide full support.Using an appropriate notched trowel, apply cementitious adhesive to the area wherethe profile is to be placed.Press the anchoring leg into the fresh adhesive and align.Trowel additional tile adhesive over the anchoring leg to ensure full coverage andsupport of the tile edges.Solidly bed the tiles over the anchoring leg, so that the top of the tile is either flushwith the top of the profile or up to 1 mm lower.Set the tile to leave a grout joint of approximately 1.5 - 3 mm.Fill the joint completely with grout material and remove any residual from the visiblesurfaces of the profile.Stair nosing profilesCeramic and stone tiles are hard and rigid materials whose exposed edges are prone tocracking and chipping when left unprotected. Tiled stair edges that do not utilise appropriatetrim pieces are left vulnerable to chipping and breaking and can create a slip hazard,especially in exterior applications. Stair nosing profiles protect exposed tile edges andimprove safety on tiled stairways by providing slip resistant wear surfaces and increasedvisibility in both residential and commercial applications.Various options are available to suit internal and external locations in all tiled applicationsincluding residential, commercial and industrial environments. Where compliance to currentbuilding regulations is required, e.g. DDA (The Disability Discrimination Act 1995) or EqualityAct, then profiles are available to meet these needs. The advice provided within ApprovedDocument M – Access to and use of buildings states “all nosings are made apparent bymeans of a permanently contrasting material 55 mm wide on both the tread and riser”.Materials range from PVC to metal profiles and can allow for the tread area to be replaced onsome options.Stair Nosing ProfileDDA Compliant ProfileTTA Technical advice note 10 – Tile Trim Profiles© The Tile Association 2013