{"product_id":"genesis-grey-plastic-straight-edge-tile-trim","title":"Genesis Grey Plastic Straight Edge Tile Trim","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-banner\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"7.5\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 5v3.5M8 10.5v.5\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePVC plastic trim — for wall tile edges, capping strips and ceramic skirting. Also available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/genesis-white-plastic-straight-edge-tile-trim\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e. For a premium metal finish, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tiling-tools\"\u003ealuminium and stainless steel trim range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"esp-g-intro\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-creds\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e2.5m length\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eSizes: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eWall tile edging\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eCapping \u0026amp; ceramic skirting\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eInternal use only\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-pill\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\" stroke=\"#3a7a28\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003ePairs well with grey grout\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003euPVC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003e2.5m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-badge\"\u003eper length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eProfile depth (D)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003e8 \/ 10 \/ 12mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eFlange width\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003e21mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eWall thickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003e0.8mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eColour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003eInternal walls only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-card highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-label\"\u003eVicat softening point\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-value\"\u003e93°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-spec-badge\"\u003eheat resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-title\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eWall tile edge finishing\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eCeramic and standard tiles\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eRectified and square-cut tiles\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eCapping strips where tiling stops short\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eCeramic skirting applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-title\"\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eFloor tile edging — not rated for foot traffic\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eExternal \/ outdoor use\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eAreas above 60°C continuously\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-suit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eContact with solvents or chlorinated hydrocarbons\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6.5\" stroke=\"#555\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 5.5v3M8 10v.5\" stroke=\"#555\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-guide-title\"\u003eWhy use tile trims?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-cols\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-col\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-col-title\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eProtects exposed wall tile edges from chipping and cracking over time\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eGives a professional, factory-finished look to tile edges and borders\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eCovers the raw ceramic edge where tiling stops — no unfinished tile visible\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003ePVC is cost-effective and easy to cut to length on site\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot yes\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eGrey blends with dark tiles and grey grout for a near-invisible finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-col\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-col-title\"\u003eLimitations to consider\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eNot suitable for floor use — PVC will not withstand foot traffic\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003ePVC can fade slightly over many years in strong sunlight\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eCannot be used externally — UV and frost will degrade the profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-why-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dot no\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eVisible join lines if lengths are not mitred neatly at corners\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 13L6 4l3 6 2-3 2 3\" stroke=\"#555\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"esp-g-guide-title\"\u003eHow to fit \u0026amp; cut tile trim\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide-cols\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide-col\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-col-title\"\u003eCutting to length\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eMeasure and mark the trim length required before cutting. Always measure twice.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-note\"\u003eAllow an extra 2–3mm if the trim will butt into a corner — a tight fit is better than a gap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eCut with a fine-tooth mitre saw, hacksaw, or sharp craft knife and straight edge.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-note\"\u003eA mitre saw gives the cleanest 45° corner cuts. For straight cuts, a sharp knife scores cleanly in one pass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eFor internal and external corners, mitre each piece at 45° so the two lengths meet cleanly.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-warn\"\u003eDo not attempt to bend PVC trim around corners — it will kink. Always cut and mitre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eLightly sand any rough cut edges with fine-grit sandpaper before fitting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-guide-col\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-col-title\"\u003eFitting the trim\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eDry-fit the trim against your tile layout before applying adhesive.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-note\"\u003eThe trim depth (D) should be 1.5–2.0mm greater than your tile thickness to allow for the adhesive bed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eApply tile adhesive to the wall and bed the trim flange firmly into it.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-note\"\u003eThe 5mm holes in the flange allow mechanical grip — press firmly to ensure full contact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eSpread adhesive over the flange and bed tiles up tightly against the trim profile. Keep the trim face clean.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-note\"\u003eRemove adhesive from the trim face immediately with a damp cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-body\"\u003eIf a small gap is visible between tile and trim, compress grout firmly into it.\u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-step-note\"\u003eUse a grout float or finger to press grout in and wipe clean before it sets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-downloads\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"esp-g-dl-title\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"esp-g-dl-link\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.protiler.co.uk\/product-attachments\/2037\/7837289fcc816c958100747258d0922d_ESP%20Datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 2v7M4 6.5l3 3 3-3M2.5 11h9\" stroke=\"#1a5cad\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eTechnical datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Genesis","offers":[{"title":"8mm","offer_id":58091558306166,"sku":"B132121","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm","offer_id":58091558338934,"sku":"B132122","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12mm","offer_id":58091558371702,"sku":"B132123","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/7426\/1642\/files\/optimized3_48fc595d-876d-48a9-9816-833b435c0b17.jpg?v=1781531678","url":"https:\/\/tile.co.uk\/products\/genesis-grey-plastic-straight-edge-tile-trim","provider":"Tile.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}