Genesis Grey Plastic Straight Edge Tile Trim
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The Genesis ESP Straight Edge PVC Tile Trim in grey provides a clean, sharp finish to exposed wall tile edges. At 2.5m per length, with a perforated fixing flange that beds securely into tile adhesive, it gives a professional result without specialist tools. The grey colour is ideal alongside darker tiles and grey grout. It can also be used as a capping strip where tiling stops short of a ceiling or corner, or as a ceramic skirting profile. Choose a trim depth 1.5–2.0mm greater than your tile thickness to account for the adhesive bed.
2.5m length
Sizes: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
Wall tile edging
Capping & ceramic skirting
Internal use only
Pairs well with grey grout
Material
uPVC
Length
2.5m
per length
Profile depth (D)
8 / 10 / 12mm
Flange width
21mm
Wall thickness
0.8mm
Colour
Grey
Application
Internal walls only
Vicat softening point
93°C
heat resistant
Suitable for
Wall tile edge finishing
Ceramic and standard tiles
Rectified and square-cut tiles
Capping strips where tiling stops short
Ceramic skirting applications
Not suitable for
Floor tile edging — not rated for foot traffic
External / outdoor use
Areas above 60°C continuously
Contact with solvents or chlorinated hydrocarbons
Why use tile trims?
Advantages
Protects exposed wall tile edges from chipping and cracking over time
Gives a professional, factory-finished look to tile edges and borders
Covers the raw ceramic edge where tiling stops — no unfinished tile visible
PVC is cost-effective and easy to cut to length on site
Grey blends with dark tiles and grey grout for a near-invisible finish
Limitations to consider
Not suitable for floor use — PVC will not withstand foot traffic
PVC can fade slightly over many years in strong sunlight
Cannot be used externally — UV and frost will degrade the profile
Visible join lines if lengths are not mitred neatly at corners
How to fit & cut tile trim
Cutting to length
1
Measure and mark the trim length required before cutting. Always measure twice.
Allow an extra 2–3mm if the trim will butt into a corner — a tight fit is better than a gap.
2
Cut with a fine-tooth mitre saw, hacksaw, or sharp craft knife and straight edge.
A mitre saw gives the cleanest 45° corner cuts. For straight cuts, a sharp knife scores cleanly in one pass.
3
For internal and external corners, mitre each piece at 45° so the two lengths meet cleanly.
Do not attempt to bend PVC trim around corners — it will kink. Always cut and mitre.
4
Lightly sand any rough cut edges with fine-grit sandpaper before fitting.
Fitting the trim
1
Dry-fit the trim against your tile layout before applying adhesive.
The trim depth (D) should be 1.5–2.0mm greater than your tile thickness to allow for the adhesive bed.
2
Apply tile adhesive to the wall and bed the trim flange firmly into it.
The 5mm holes in the flange allow mechanical grip — press firmly to ensure full contact.
3
Spread adhesive over the flange and bed tiles up tightly against the trim profile. Keep the trim face clean.
Remove adhesive from the trim face immediately with a damp cloth.
4
If a small gap is visible between tile and trim, compress grout firmly into it.
Use a grout float or finger to press grout in and wipe clean before it sets.
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Genesis Grey Plastic Straight Edge Tile Trim
8mm
£2.50
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
Free delivery on orders over £399
