PVC tile trim can avoid rust, while compared with metal tile trim, they are not as firm as metal trims. Fortunately, they are more convenient to use and cost-effective. Dongchun introduces the aspects of PVC tile trim, advantages and disadvantages of PVC tile trim, and how to install PVC tile trim.
1. Plastic PVC tile trim
Plastic external tile corner trim are widely used in decoration because they can effectively protect ceramic tiles. The PVC tile edge trim is a plastic decorative line that wraps the convex corners of the tiles. There are generally anti-skid teeth or hole-like patterns on the floor of the plastic corner line, which can make the plastic corner line and wall tiles better combined.
According to the thickness of the corner-wrapped tiles, there are two sizes of plastic trim, which are suitable for 10 mm and 8 mm respectively. The length of plastic tile edging strip is mostly 2.5 meters.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of PVC tile trim
The advantages of PVC tile trim are as follows:
(1) It is more convenient to install the plastic tile edge trim corner, and it saves labor and materials. If the installer is good at paving technology, three nails can be complete the installation of the wall and floor tile trim;
(2) The PVC tile trim can make the decoration more beautiful, and the straight lines can also ensure the straightness of the wrapping corners;
(3) The PVC tile trim are rich in color, and can achieve the desired effect when decorating the wall.
The disadvantages of PVC tile trim are:
(1) PVC tile trim will turn yellow and scratches after a long time of use;
(2) The corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance of the plastic male corner line are relatively poor, and it will be easily broken after a long time of use;
(3) If it is a low-quality plastic material, the low-quality DEHA plastic will be harmful to the human body.
3. How to install PVC tile trim
When install PVC tile trim, not only the sticking of plastic external corner strips should be paid attention to, but also the laying of matching tiles should be paid attention to. The plastic PVC tile trim can be installed in the following ways:
(1) Use nails to fix the plastic corner strips at the planned installation place where the two walls meet. When determining the position, pay attention to keeping the lines parallel to the ground;
(2) After pasting the plastic tile trim, apply tile adhesive to the corners, and then paste the tiles. When tilting tiles, pay attention to make the tiles close to the PVC tile corner strips;
(3) After the tiles are installed, the plastic corner strips and the tiles should be wiped clean, so the installation of PVC corner strips is finished.
Post time: Dec-16-2022