When carrying out repairs in rooms with high humidity, tiles are used as finishing in the bathroom, the corners of which are a big problem for beginners. on a flat surface is not very difficult, problems, as a rule, begin at the moment when it is necessary to dock two panels. In fact, it is not so difficult, the main thing is to comply with the technology. You can watch a short video about laying tiles in the corners of the bathroom, well, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the theory below, all the questions in the video cannot be disassembled.
Corner tile options
Depending on the complexity of the corner, one of three ways of laying tiles is used, which will be more convenient.
1. The most, perhaps, difficult for beginners, but with due care it is quite real. Before laying tiles in the corners, cut them 45 degrees. To do this, use, which can be purchased at any hardware store. The main advantage of this method is that the corner is beautifully and originally designed. However, it is better to entrust this work to specialists.
2. Another method used by professionals. Use of special corner profiles that are fixed to the wall with silicone sealant. Easier in execution, the main thing is to choose the right corner according to the size and thickness of the tile, which is inserted into the profile. The result is a very even corner.
These corners are available in various colors and materials. It can be metal, plastic or aluminum, so it's easy to find the right one.
3. Not the most attractive, but the easiest way, facing the corners with butt-joint tiles. In this case, the edge of the tile on one wall covers the edge of the other panel, which is perpendicular.
How to properly lay tiles in the corners?
As a rule, the tiles are laid on the walls, and only then on the floor. But if later you want to clean a fresh floor installation from construction debris, you can, of course, and vice versa.
Tiling the corners between the wall and the floor does not require any special processing, as it is usually covered with a baseboard. Therefore, the bottom row of wall tiles is laid with a small gap.
On the walls, tiles begin to be laid from the most prominent corner. To do this, glue is applied to the wall using a notched trowel.
Then they start laying the tiles from the bottom row from the corner (do not forget to leave a gap above the floor surface).
We check the horizontal row and verticality of the panels using a level. In this case, you should not be guided by the surface of the floor.
In order to ensure uniform gaps, special plastic crosses are inserted into the corners when laying tiles in the bathroom. This will provide an even gap between the panels.
The same applies to the gap between adjacent rows of tiles and the wall or floor. Moreover, the installation of crosses is necessary for any method of subsequent processing of corners.
In this way, we put the panels until the next turn. We put the last panel only if it stands up in its entirety. If the tile requires trimming, we leave this work until the next corner treatment. The same applies to window openings, at first it is necessary to close the wall with solid panels, and leave the corners, both internal and external, for the last stage.
To connect plumbing, there are always pipe exits in the bathroom, which are also covered with tiles, only the exits remain. To accurately carry out the work, before finishing with tiles, all extensions are removed from the pipes. In the place where a hole is required, we drill it using a special nozzle (diamond bit) on a drill.
It should be borne in mind that the work is carried out already on the tiles glued to the wall. Punching a hole or scraping is not recommended as you will end up with a lot of chips or cracks. After the entire wall is covered with solid panels, you can start processing the corners.
Features of laying tiles in corners
Before laying out the tiles in the corner, immediately decide which method you will use in this case. Each styling method has its own nuances, but one rule applies to everyone. When laying tiles, it is necessary to observe the verticality and horizontalness of the panels, and based on the level readings, and not measure these parameters relative to another surface such as a floor or ceiling. Another important point when buying tiles is to choose the size of the panels taking into account the same, so that the tiles lay on all walls in solid panels or in large parts.
In principle, there are no special rules for simple butt-joint laying. The main thing is to keep the flat surface of the tiles. If, before putting tiles in the corners, you need to cut off the excess part from the panel, it is better to use a tile cutter, this will create an even cut without chips.
When using a corner, it is also called trim, initially it is necessary to measure its length and cut the corresponding piece from the profile. Before installing the trim, it and the corner in which it will be installed are coated with sealant. The corner is installed strictly vertically (check with the level), while the flat part is applied to the already laid tile, the panels of the other wall will be installed in the groove on the other side. After the end of the work, but not earlier than in a day, it is necessary to grout the joints. Moreover, the seams with the installed trims are also smeared over.
The 45 degree tile cut option works best for outside corner tiles. Although on the inside, such a finish will look very attractive. This requires a dedicated pivot tile cutter. The cut angle must be carefully checked, otherwise the desired result will not work. When cutting, use a diamond-coated blade, which must be in perfect condition. After trimming, the edges of the tiles must be sanded. In the case of an internal corner, the tiles are laid with a small gap for.
Tile is one of the most popular, practical and inexpensive finishing materials. That is why tiles are so often found on walls, floors and ceilings in the kitchen, bathroom or toilet. But when facing with tiles, tiles alone cannot be dispensed with. To make the interior look beautiful and complete, you will need to use additional elements, including a corner.
Advantages
The tile corner is not an obligatory element of the cladding, but, nevertheless, it solves a very important functional and decorative task.
To fully appreciate the benefits of a corner, you need to carefully consider its benefits:
- The ability to design complex geometric surfaces. Cutting tiles at an angle of 45 ° is very difficult, and sometimes impossible at all. Using a corner allows you to solve this problem and do without cutting at all.
- Masking unevenness and roughness of the edge of the tile... The cut, shaped with a corner, turns out to be perfectly even and smooth.
- Decorative factor. The corner, made in a contrasting color, gives the finished canvas a finished and neat look.
- Waterproofing. Using a corner is an ideal solution to the issue of moisture getting into the joints between the tiles. The corner prevents the formation of mold and the appearance of fungus, the service life of the coating itself is significantly increased.
- Security. The use of a corner prevents possible injury from slipping on a wet floor. The corners and ends of the tiles can have chips or irregularities, which can lead to various cuts or injuries.
If the design provides for the cladding of a bathroom or other room in a complex stylistic solution, for example, baroque, folklore, ethnicity, then the corner may be an obligatory part of the composition.
Types and types
The corner is used to decorate corners, joints between tiles, complex surfaces, joints between plumbing and a wall, etc. According to its form, it is divided into two groups: external and internal.
- Outside corner. It is used to decorate wall protrusions. This is necessary because this part of the coating is subjected to constant mechanical stress. The sharp edges of the tiles covered with a corner completely eliminate the danger to people nearby. In this case, the corner also performs a purely protective function. The outer corner can be laid immediately when laying the tiles or after finishing work on the finished floor.
- Inner corner. It is used to decorate the corner joints of tiles at the intersection of adjacent planes, for example, walls and ceilings, as well as the junction of the shower stall and the wall. Such a corner has a somewhat rounded, concave shape. The use of an inner corner prevents moisture from entering the joints between tiles or tiles and the wall.
Depending on the functions performed, the corners can be decorative or functional. The decorative corner is used purely for aesthetic purposes. A corner that is contrasting or of the same color as the main canvas gives the interior a more harmonious and stylish look. The functional corner takes on a serious mechanical load.
Most often, the corners are made of plastic, metal or ceramics. However, the fastest, most inexpensive, but also short-lived and less attractive option for decorating joints is a ribbon border. Most often, such a corner is self-adhesive. Some models are pre-treated with a fungicidal compound to prevent mold and mildew. Such a corner is very easy to operate, it bends well and does not crack.
Material
The following materials are used for the manufacture of corners:
- Metal (aluminum). A universal material, the shade of which is harmoniously combined with any color scheme of the interior. In addition, aluminum can be perfectly combined with other metal structures of the room, for example, a shower cubicle or other plumbing fixtures. The advantages of such a corner include its lightness, high strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
- The corners are often made of metal alloys. Most often they are covered with gold or silver paint (such options are considered universally suitable for different interior color solutions). Corners are nickel-plated or chrome-plated.
- The pvc (polyvinyl chloride) corner has a number of advantages. It is very lightweight, strong enough, has excellent waterproof ability, and is presented in a huge range of colors, which makes it easy to find the right option for even the most sophisticated interior.
- Ceramic corner (or profile "for ceramics")- one of the best options in terms of the aesthetic integrity of the interior. Often a ceramic corner is part of a tile collection, so it is best to purchase just such a model.
If we compare corners made of different materials according to several criteria, then, of course, metal will not come out first in terms of durability. The materials with the shortest service life are polyethylene and PVC.
Metal corners also provide the greatest tightness. The worst indicator on this list is plastic.
The advantages of polyethylene tape include ease of installation and the lowest cost of the materials presented above. However, the constant exposure to moisture leads to the fact that after a couple of years the tape will have to be changed. Plastic is a very affordable material, it is easy to install, resistant to mold and mildew, and quite elastic.
The advantages of a ceramic corner, in addition to high strength and water resistance, include low thermal conductivity and impeccable aesthetic appearance over a long period of service. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the high cost, the complexity of installation, especially in interiors with non-standard architectural design. Perhaps the only factor in ceramic wear is impact resistance. After a strong impact, the ceramic can quickly begin to crumble, so it should be replaced as soon as possible.
How to choose?
The choice of a corner for a tile depends on several factors:
- Tile thickness. Depending on this indicator, the corner can also have a number of different thicknesses. Professional builders recommend choosing a corner 1 mm larger than the thickness of the purchased tile.
- Design features. According to the type of rigidity, the corners are divided into 3 groups (hard, semi-rigid and soft). Depending on the complexity of the architecture, you can choose the most suitable corner option. Plastic is perfectly cut and is suitable for the design of complex geometric structures, including curvilinear ones. The metal profile is ideal for geometrically clear and straight spaces.
- Before buying a corner, it is best to take a sample of the tile that you plan to use for cladding to the store. So you can choose the corner that best suits the color. This applies, of course, to those cases when the corner and tiles are purchased from different collections.
Styling options
Before choosing a laying option, it is necessary to determine which ceiling covering will be used. If the ceiling is made of gypsum plasterboard or it is suspended, then this is an ideal option. The corners are installed exactly to the mark where the ceiling covering will pass. Before installing the corner, you need to make the necessary measurements and trim.
There is no unequivocal decision about what to lay earlier - tiles or tiles.
- The first option is to lay the corners on a previously marked surface. Then the main canvas is laid, and the tile at the joints with the corner is trimmed.
- The second option is tiling the walls and laying the corners. This method is a little easier than the first, but the first time the finished coating looks neater.
Before starting installation, experts advise making careful measurements and marking the walls, as well as sawing the corners at the joints. The appearance of the finished interior depends on how correctly and accurately this stage of work is performed.
How to install?
Tiling usually starts from the area around the bathtub.
Laying the corner over the tiles is done as follows:
- The tile surface must be carefully prepared, cleaned and degreased.
- Then the contact points of the bath with the wall are treated with a sealant. Even if the bathtub is close to the wall, there are still cracks. Moisture can get there, and provoke the appearance of mold and mildew. After sealing the joint, the corner is processed with an adhesive solution (liquid nails) and laid to the surface of the bath. In this case, the bar must be pressed tightly over the entire surface.
- Next, the tiles are laid in a vertical direction, and then the inner and outer corners are mounted.
Modern tile corners only seem to be a simple and not always necessary decorative element. With the right choice and high-quality installation, the tiles are laid much faster, and the resistance of the entire surface to mechanical and hydraulic tests increases significantly.
Why install fittings when laying on tiles
The functionality of plastic and metal tile corners is very diverse. It's safe to say that NS These elements are among the most underestimated when working with ceramic tiles - just familiarize yourself with the list of operational benefits from using corners:
- Ease of laying tiles at joints and in corners. As you know, this stage of work is always associated with trimming the facing ceramics, whether it is facing the porch with tiles or installing it in sanitary facilities. Without corners, tiles must be cut perfectly precisely - with them, the "run-up" of the size of the tiles can be measured in centimeters, depending on the dimensions of the decorative elements.
- Low labor intensity of "corner tile works". For a long service life and an attractive design, ceramics must be paired with chamfering at 45˚, and for this you have to grind the wrong side of each tile on a grinder or an emery machine, such a procedure manually will require many tedious hours of monotonous labor.
- The outer corner lined with the above procedure will be sharp. So sharp that it will be easy even for adults to hurt yourself. For children, sharpened tiles are a serious danger, especially given the constant humidity of the floors in the bathroom. Installing any corner is guaranteed to eliminate such a risk factor.
- Insulation of joints from moisture. In any tiled surface, there will certainly be mounting slots - in the corners it is most difficult to seal them up. Over time, any fugue or solution tends to crumble and fly out, which is why fungus, mold and colonies of moisture-loving microorganisms are only happy, but this cannot be said about the owners of a recently renovated bathroom or kitchen.
- A tile lined with metal or even plastic becomes much stronger to mechanical tests - accidental impacts, sudden movements when installing massive plumbing, etc.
- Decorative variations of such a finish of ceramic joints and turns are also very significant - the number of colors and textures for tile corners is measured in dozens.
Corner finishing of turns and joints of ceramic cladding is relevant primarily for bathrooms, kitchens and toilets, but it is also used for original renovations in halls, corridors and even in living rooms. The work is similar to the installation of a joint between a laminate and a tile, with the exception of lower requirements for the impact and mechanical strength of overhead joints.
Aluminum, plastic or ceramic - which one to choose
There are several types of tile corners on the market.
This is a unique list
- aluminum - made of special alloys;
- plastic - made of polymers, flexible enough, which gives a plus during installation;
- ceramic is the most expensive of tile fittings.
The corners should be chosen taking into account the required length, width, color. When choosing a material, pay attention to quality, design and ease of processing.
Photo gallery: types of decorative fittings for ceramic tiles
The installation of plastic corner fittings is simple, but it also has its own secrets. The easiest way is to veneer the outer joint with plastic - due to its light weight, it will stick to any waterproof sealant, the work can be done on the already laid tiles. The flexibility of the plastic also plays a beneficial role, allowing the finishing fittings to bend, repeating the slight unevenness of the mounted ceramics.
Installing a corner is easy
However, there is another way of installing corners for tiles made of plastic and aluminum, it is used for horizontal turns - when decorating shelves for bathrooms, aprons, "boots", etc. The method provides for the output of the lower part of the structure, with high horizontal accuracy and subsequent installation immediately corner and top tile. The corner element has a wide bottom shelf, which is located between the top tile and the base surface, that is, it is walled into the mortar. Internal corners are made in the same way, with cemented fittings.
Metal one-sided and two-sided fittings can play the role of beacons when installed on the vertical corners of the room being repaired, both external and internal. This method of finishing is fundamentally different from the finishing sticker of the corners, because with it, decorative corners are at the same time guides, beacons for the entire tile.
Consider the case of a complex renovation in a bathroom, with plastic paneling on the ceiling and tiles on the walls and floor. We will assume that the old finish has been successfully removed, and the new plumbing has already been installed, connected and tested. Before installing the plastic and ceramics, the shower and sink will have to be taken out - they will only interfere with the finishing work. It will not be possible to take out a new bath with all the desire, so it should be carefully covered with thick cellophane.
Pay special attention to all drain holes so that debris does not get into them - both in the bathroom itself and those intended for the shower and sink.
It is unwise to nail the battens next to the newly laid ceramic. The plastic ceiling itself is mounted after laying the tiles on the walls, but the frame for it is nailed in advance: strictly according to the level, exactly horizontally, from slats of considerable width - it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the tiles and mortar on the walls.
It is preceded by a thorough measurement of the floor and walls in search of the deepest points. One of the most common mistakes in the preliminary installation of corners for tiles, external and internal, is precisely the wrong mounting clearance. Or it turns out to be too large, and then preliminary plastering of the wall surface is required. Or, on the contrary, as the ceramic surface grows, there is not enough space for the last tiles, and you have to undercut the wall, which is even worse.
First you need to make measurements
The installation of the corners is carried out from the ceiling to the surface of the finished floor. Each element is fastened in at least 3-4 places per meter; fastening is performed with self-tapping screws to plastic plugs hammered into the walls. It is very important to accurately orient each lighthouse-corner. It should not just be strictly vertical.
The corner must be installed strictly vertically without gaps
The outer shelves of each corner must be placed parallel to the "neighbor" on the same wall. Therefore, at first, self-tapping screws are "baited", and only after reaching the required accuracy they are tightened. At the same time, you can mount the same corners to the floor - this will give a finished look to the design of the entire room and facilitate the tiled stage of its decoration.
The corner should be firmly pressed against the tile
It is a pleasure to lay tiles on level beacons-corners. The work starts from the top, where a solid tile looks attractive. It is much more preferable to trim the bottommost row than to expose the trims at the top. A line is drawn for each parallel row, and the tiles march along it like drilled soldiers on a parade parade. With a sufficient width of the shelves, trimming of the finishing tiles can even be done with pliers, since all irregularities will be hidden by decorative corners.
Video: installing plastic corners for cladding tiles
Of course, you can lay out the walls and floor with tiles at all without corners. Or limit yourself to decoration with plastic skirting boards at the final stage of finishing. But the corners will provide long-term reliability and give a neat appearance, protecting the cladding from all adversity and protecting you from sharp ceramics.
We continue to talk about the secrets and intricacies of tile work, and today you will learn about another interesting topic. It will be about how to properly fit the tiles to the outer corner in the bathroom. In most cases, bathrooms are rectangular in shape with no outer corners, which means that this problem does not exist at all. But, on the other hand, for those who make a combined bathroom or equip a niche for hiding plumbing pipes in it, the configuration of the room may be different, and in this case, you need to be prepared for the fact that you have to do the facing of the outer corners.
How the tiles are laid on the outer corner
When we say: tiles on the outer corner of the room, or on the inner one, I think no one questions what this means, but just in case I will show you in the pictures:
At first glance, everything seems to be similar. But in reality, the approach to cladding is fundamentally different.
In the article, you and I have already seen a fragment of a video in which the master made the facing of the inner corner. The main thing there was to provide a gap between the tiles for grouting, that's the whole trick.
In the case of external corners, do not simply put tiles on the corner, since the corner will be sharp and ugly. The trick is to grind the edges of adjacent tiles at the outer corner with a grinder at an angle of 45 degrees. In this case, the tiles leaning against each other form a right outer angle of 90 degrees.
Watch the video, and everything will immediately become clear to you:
If the outside angle is not 90 degrees, but let's say 70, you will need to contrive and sharpen the tiles at an angle of 35 degrees. In general, sharpening tiles at certain angles by eye is quite difficult, and I advise you to use such a school tool as a protractor. You need to do the same for angles greater than 90 degrees. For example, for a 120 degree angle, the tiles need to be sharpened at a 60 degree angle.
When working on cladding outside corners, I highly recommend buying some cheap tiles and practicing sharpening at different angles on them so as not to kill expensive tiles.
That's all. Today we learned how to properly fit the tile to the outer corner.
Bathroom and toilet renovation lessons
When renovation begins in an apartment, no matter what kind of room is being changed, you need to think about how to lay tiles on the walls and floor. This is especially true of the rules for placing tiles in the corners so that the appearance and attractiveness of the whole room is preserved. For this, there are several options, which leads to the preparatory work.
Preparatory activities
Before you do it, you should think about carefully preparing the walls and floor themselves.
A large number of tools can be used to measure the angle:
- For horizontalness, a building or water level is used. Everything will depend on the preferences of the artist.
- There is also a laser level, but its cost is very high to be used in a one-time job.
If these works are not completed before, later gaps will form in the corners, spoiling the whole picture. 
A layer of waterproofing is first applied to the cleaned surface in the form of a coating mastic, after which a primer is applied. If there are even minor defects, they should initially be repaired with putty. To create a flat surface on the base of the floor is poured:
- self-leveling mixture.
It is also impossible to forget about waterproofing and a layer of primer here.
Tools and materials
In the process of performing work on finishing the walls and floors in the room with tiles, there will be little of the material itself. You will also need the following list:
It is important at this stage to find out the exact number of tiles required for work. In this case, the tile seam between the elements is taken into account, which is usually 3-5 mm, the "red" place (in sight) is determined, to which increased requirements are imposed due to constant attention from the entrance.
Making an inner corner
If you need to work with corners on the walls, then everything should start from the "red" place. There are several nuances: 
- should be carried out from adjacent sides and strictly symmetrical.
- If tile trims are used, they must be identical in size and parameters.
- When a special tile cutter is used, it already has such a function as determining the exact distance for cutting tiles. If the tool is not available, then you will have to calculate everything yourself.
Stages of work
- The start of work is carried out from the floor in the room. Initially, the selected version of the glue is applied to the wall, occupying approximately 1 square meter. A special spatula will allow you to distribute it evenly over the entire plane.
- One tile after another is glued.
- You can achieve an even seam in various ways, one of which is the insertion of special crosses.
- When the first row is ready, it should be checked using a building level. In this case, when joining with the opposite wall, the tile is cut to the required length, after which it is against the wall.
Ways to create an inner corner At the start of tiling on an adjacent wall, you can use the rest of the tiles from the first row. It will be more problematic to choose the right drawing. The main thing is to combine them with each other, not forgetting about the joint. If there is a 2 mm gap left after overlapping tiles, we get a curved feeling. Maintain attractiveness and appearance.
Using trims
The outer or inner corner of the tile can be made with high quality using a decorative profile called trims. 
It is selected taking into account the color scheme of the tile. Can be made of plastic or metal (metal corners for tiles).
- L-shaped trims should be purchased if the outer corner is performed.
- Internal - concave trims.
The latter option is most often still used when moving from wall to floor (plinth). Their field of application is very wide. The main thing is to choose the right option for execution.
In addition to their main function, trims can protect against external mechanical stress. 
Consequently, the service life will increase slightly. The work is carried out very simply, without special knowledge and the use of special equipment.
For gluing the profile, a silicone or acrylic based sealant can be used. Any glue for this type of work is also perfect, as well as liquid nails.
It is worth noting that there are features of the outer corner. It is best to make it in one piece, and not to choose from the remaining fragments.
End trimming
To perform this option for joining tiles in the corners of a room, you should acquire special equipment for work. The implementation process will take some time and effort, which indicates the need for experience. 
- In the places where the tiles of adjacent walls are attached, it is carried out with an angle of 45 degrees.
- If you later dock the two tiles with each other, you should get an angle of 90 degrees. In this case, the decorative part of the tile looks at each other.
This action is performed using an electric tile cutter equipped with a diamond disc, sandpaper or grinder. Each of the options has its own characteristics and difficulties of implementation, which you should familiarize yourself with in more detail. The method can be used not only to create internal corners between adjacent walls, but also at an external corner (in door and window openings).
Use sandpaper wisely. After all, not every version of it is suitable for. In the process, you should purchase at least two types of it:
- No. 40 and No. 60.
- No. 40 and No. 80.
# 40 is suitable when used for a rough fit, and the second option will do an excellent job of accurately leveling the surface and eliminating any defects that may have appeared.
When trimming the end part for the first time, it is best to first take the unnecessary fragments and train on them. When everything starts to turn out well, we proceed to the main work.
If there is no desire to perform such manipulations, tiles without corners can be purchased. This is a separate type of decorative finish.
Elimination of defects
At the moment, it is not uncommon for errors to form. No one is immune from this, but everyone should know how to get rid of them.
It is possible that you get an uneven joint of the walls in the room. To eliminate this, you can simply slightly adjust the adhesive mass under the tile. 
It is evenly distributed over the entire surface.
It is not uncommon when cutting tiles at an angle did not bring the desired result. A slightly different angle was formed, and not 45. In this case, you should take sandpaper in your hands and use it to bring the matter to the end. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Problems at the junction of tiles are the most common. To solve this problem, two main methods are applied in practice:
- Processing with classic grouting of existing joints between adjacent walls.
- Installation of decorative profiles in places where material chips and gaps appear. In addition, it is very easy and quick to glue the profile using a special sealant or liquid nails.
During the preparatory activities and the purchase of the necessary materials, you should carefully study the available assortment. This is especially true for the profiles used in practice. Their use can be associated with the creation of external and internal corners, depending on the purpose. When it comes to color matching, it's best to shop for tiles and profiles on the same network. This will give the best bottom line results.