#Tiled window sill how to#
Take a look at this useful guide on how to tile around a window with stone tiles. Take more time working out where the tiles will be on feature walls and then it’s easier to correct for imperfections in hidden or less obvious areas. Walls are rarely perfectly square so spend some time planning and measuring the window opening then decide how best to lay out the tiles, especially if you are tiling more than 1 wall or tiling from floor to ceiling. Once the adhesive has dried, apply grout, making sure to grout around the tile trim too then wipe clean, Once the tiling and grouting is complete you can seal around the gap between window frame and tiles using a white or suitably coloured waterproof, mould resistant silicone sealant to complete the window recess. If needed, finish by tiling the lower reveal. The tiles can be held in place to set with a wood offcut and tightly fitting battens wedged against the window sill or lower reveal Once the sides are complete, tile the top reveal Make sure the cut edge faces the window for a better finish Don’t assume the recess is the same all round but measure and cut each tile to fit individually, beginning at the sides and allow a 3mm gap between the tile and trim and also between the tile and window frame. The edges of stone tiles fitted around a window often have a chamfered finish applied, creating a smooth, streamlined appearance.Īccurately measure the reveal opening and cut lengths of trim with a 45 degree mitred edge to fit the opening.Īpply adhesive to the reveal and fit the trim in place, using the adhesive to hold it while fitting tiles into the reveal. Ceramic or porcelain tiles are often preferred when using trim as heavier stone varieties often have a greater thickness and are therefore less practical. When using a trim, choosing tiles which are thin is recommended. Whether you tile around a window with a trim or with tiles is very much determined by the materials you use. If you can master how to tile around a window then tiling around other wall features such as electrical sockets will inevitably prove a lot easier. This means that meticulous planning and preparation is essential when it comes to tiling around a window. Even the slightest of inaccuracies are accentuated around a window.
Learning how to carry out this task yourself will, therefore save you money.
Tiling around a window is invariably something that puts people off a DIY project, prompting them to call in the professionals. If you are keen on tiling a kitchen or bathroom wall then learning how to tile around a window will prove to be very important. For a specific look at how to tile around a window using one of these methods click on the appropriate link above.
Using trim is considered to be the easiest method but you can also tile without trim, it’s entirely up to you. There are two popular methods of tiling around a window. The sides of the wall which surround the window often aren’t straight, which poses further problems during tiling. Measuring and cutting tiles accurately is very important in creating a smooth and even finish around the external edge of a window. Tiling around a window can be a difficult task. DISCLAIMER - This is a guide only and Tilesporcelain Ltd is not liable for the finished tiling project.
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