Genesis Grey Plastic Straight Edge Tile Trim

PVC plastic trim — for wall tile edges, capping strips and ceramic skirting. Also available in white. For a premium metal finish, see our aluminium and stainless steel trim range. 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. Downloads Technical datasheet