Method Statement Tile Trim

BCR TILE TRIM INSTALLATION: Installing L / SQUARE / ROUND SHAPE
Installing an floor divider edging is not difficult, but the techniques vary according to the support surface. Therefore, if you have to
install a floor divider, the basics is to fix the divider with the top finished edge of BCR TILE TRIM leveled to your finishing level.
Best is to spread the adhesive first and then secure the divider. On the other hand, you should secure it with a couple of screws.
Nevertheless, you should be able to install in a professional manner, provided you read our step by step guide.
Select the BCR TILE TRIM according to the tile thickness and mortar depth. We recommend you to take a piece with you.
In addition, you should spread tile adhesive before the laying or fixing of tile trim. Tile trimr can also fixed directly on the concrete
floor with mortar bed, as it has a lot of weight and also will be held by the layer of mortar bed coming over.
You have to press the flange of tile trim into the adhesive. Use a spirit level to make sure the edging is plumb and then install the tiles
into position. Dont forget to check out the rest of the tile projects, as there are many tips and tricks when installing floor marble/
concrete /ceramic tile. The preparation stage is essential, if you want to get the job done as a professional.
Installing tile trim / edging

Here we demonstrate to install a tile trim / edging. BCR Tile trims come in different shapes and lengths, therefore you should make
sure you choose the lengths as to make the least amount of cuts.
Before going ahead, measure the needed length with a tape measure. Then calculate the needed amount of trims, making sure you take
into consideration the cuts.
In this image you can see where we have to install the tile trim / edging. As you can easily notice, we have to install the trims as to
hide the unattractive edges of the floor tiles. In addition, we have to join two tile trim / edging in a right angled corner, therefore we had
to draw the marks on them before making the cuts. Therefore, you should first align them into position and make the marks on the
metal trims. Make sure you dont move them while making the marks, otherwise they wont fit into place.
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Next, we had to cut the tile edging by using a miter box and a hacksaw. We strongly recommend you to use these tools, if you want to
obtain accurate cuts. Nevertheless, make sure you cut the tile trim / edging exactly over the marks, otherwise it might not fit into
location.
Although it is not compulsory, we secured the tile trim / edging to the floor with several screws. In most of the cases, the tile adhesive
will lock the trim into position, but be wanted to make sure it doesnt slip in time.
The first step is to mark the holes on the concrete floor, every 15, by using a marker. Remember that we have used a drill to make the
holes on the tile edging.
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BCR tile trim / edging installation
Next, we have used a drill machinery and masonry drill bits to drill the holes in the concrete floor. Make sure the drill bit size is
compatible with the dowels and screws you are going to use. If you have a wooden sub floor, then you could drive in the screws
directly in the joists, without making any pilot holes.
Use a vacuum to clean the residues in every drilled hole. Work with patience and with great care, as to make sure you dont make
mistakes.
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Next, we inserted the plastic dowels in the holes and hit them gently with a mallet. Make sure you dont use too much force, otherwise
you can damage the dowels. In addition, the dowels should be aligned with the floor surface.
Afterwards, we have secured the metal tile trim / edging by driving in the screws. In order to fasten them, we have used a screwdriver.
Smart tip: Choose screws with a small head, otherwise the tile might not fit in the tile edging
Next, we had to install the aluminum edging on the other side of the stairs landing. Align the tile metal edging properly, otherwise you
will have issues when fitting it into place. Mark the cut line on the trim and cut it, by using the hacksaw and the miter box.
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Next, we installed the tile trim / edging into place, by driving in several screws. Work with great care and patience, a to get the job done
in a professional manner. Remember that its not compulsory to secure the edging with screws. Therefore, you have to spread a thin
layer of adhesive and afterwards lay the edging, making sure it is level and aligned.
Next, you have to cut the tiles as to fit into location. Use a market and a L-square to draw the cut lines on the tiles. In order to cut the
tiles, you could use a tile cutter or a wet saw. Work with great care as to get the job done properly.
Continue marking and cutting the tiles, before laying them on adhesive. From our experience, it is easier to mark the tiles and then to
cut them.
Smart tip: Afterwards, you should mix tile adhesive, in a clean bucket.
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Clean the floor thoroughly, making sure you remove the residues and the blemishes. It is essential that the surface to be level, otherwise
you wont be able to lay the tiles as a professional.
Use a notched trowel to spread tile adhesive on the surface. Work with patience and with great care, as the thin set bed should be even
on the whole surface.
Smart tip: Hold the trowel at about 45, otherwise the ridges wont be straight and thick enough to secure the tiles.
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Next, start laying the tiles on the adhesive. Use tile spacers between the joints, as to get even spaces between tiles.
Smart tip: Twist gently the tiles when laying them on the adhesive, otherwise they wont be secured properly.
As we have already said, it is essential to install tile spacers between the tiles, as to get consistent joints on the whole surface. The
spacers come in different sizes, therefore you should choose the ones which fit your needs and tastes best.
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Use a mallet to hit gently the tiles, if they are not perfectly level. One possible cause of this issue might be the bed of thinset. If you
havent spread the adhesive properly, the tiles wont be perfectly horizontal. Nevertheless, in most of the cases you can fix this problem
by using the rubber hammer.
Use again a large spirit level, to check the alignment of the tile flooring. If the tiles are not perfectly horizontal, you should remove
them from position, take off the adhesive bed and spread it again, this time properly. Lay the tiles and check if they are level.
Installing tiles in the corners of the metal edging is not difficult if you take good measurements. Work with care and attention to draw
accurate marks on a tile.
Smart tip: Use a market and L-square to draw the cut lines.
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We recommend you to use a wet saw to make complex cuts, like the one in our project. Professional tile cutting machine is required for
your ceramic tile projects.
Fill the reservoir with water (as to cool the blade) and cut the tile, making sure the blade goes exactly over the cut line. If you dont
have experience in working with wet saws, practice a little on several waste tiles.
Next, after you have cut the tile at the needed dimensions, you have to lay it into position. Spread tile adhesive on the surface (or better
on the back of the tile) and set the tile floor, making sure you use spacers around its corners.
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After you have lay the tiles on the whole surface of your floor and inside the metal edging, you have to wait for about 30 minutes, as to
let the adhesive to dry out a little.
Last but not least, use a clean sponge to remove the adhesive form the tile flooring. Remember that you shouldnt use too much water,
otherwise you might move the tiles from their position. Top of Form
Smart tip: Work with great care and check again if the floor is level on the whole surface. After the adhesive has dried out, it would be
hard to solve these kind of issues.
NOTE: ABOVE INFORMATION FOR BCR METAL TILE TRIM FIXING IS PROVIDED BY THE TECHNICAL DEPT. OF
BCR Ltd. UK, IN CASE OF FURTHER QUESTION PLEASE FORWARD TO OUR BCR TEAM.
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