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10 years ago
Did you use bull noses on the sides of the fireplace surround?
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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hi,

    Thanks for the question. Unsure if I understand it fully - the cabinets connect directly to the tile in the picture and they have a 'facer' or 'gable' at each side of cabinetry run.

    Please advise if I have answered correctly as a 'bullnose' is a term we normally associate with countertop edge finish style - or - on the face of stair openings where the wood flooring meets the entry to the stairwell.....

    Unsure if I have described the use of the term 'bullnose' from our perspective and hope I have answered your question.

    If not, please email back and I will try again.

  • 10 years ago

    Are the tiles "mitered" or angle cut to fit nicely together along the front of both sides that go from floor to ceiling?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    As far as I know, the tiles are mitered where they meet on the corners. However, as our tiler did not do this specific task, I am going from memory and the photo.

    It's important to be aware of type of tile (material) you are using, if planning to mitre. For instance, a cararra with a strong vein through it, may chip or crack when mitered, along the veining.

    Sometimes, it's best to purchase an entire slab of stone and have it cut into tiles, using a thickness for the tile that will stand up to mitering.

    This is only natural as the material has different densities at different points in its 'body'.

    Please check with your tiler to ensure he/she will guarantee minimal wastage (and cutting time which equals labour cost) when you plan to use mitering on corners.

    Also, your tiler must be very, very skilled.

  • 10 years ago

    Hi, I changed from wanting just a painted accent wall to ledger stone BUT I have a TV recessed area above what will be an electric fireplace above another recessed shelf area.


    My problem is that with recessed area for ledger stone...from the sides you will see the backer board...any ideas???