Wall Tile To Drywall Transition

From framing a shower niche to accentuating a fireplace surround schluter profiles inspire endless creativity while providing superior edge protection to tiled walls.

Wall tile to drywall transition.

The side transition wasn t discussed in great detail at the time on the left side the tile runs into the drywall at a 90 degree angle so no profile was needed. The easiest way to transition from tile to drywall will be using what s called a schluter profile it is a material often used by professional builders and usually adds a metal accent to your finish. The z molding is 1 2 deep. On the right side however they used a trim along the edge of the tiled area.

Install additional two by four backing in the wall where the joint between backer. I ve left the drywall unfinished on that edge assuming the tile guy would tile to the corner and. Schluter profiles add the perfect finishing touch to tiled walls as they conceal and protect exposed tile edges and eliminate the need for unsightly caulking. 12 24 2011 at 06 34 pm.

When it comes to tile to wall transition there are many questions needed to be asked. The tile gets installed and kept away from the z molding edge a grout joint spacing away. Last edited by bazooka joe. Unslightly transition from tile to drywall need advicehow do i transition between tile and drywall in a tub surroundhow can i fix an uneven and damaged transition from drywall to7 16 cement board vs 1 2 drywall transition woes tiling.

Transition molding view description. How to finish the joint between a tile backer drywall. But it is covered with waterproofing so it s a little less than that. This detail provides a flush transition from the wall tile to the drywall and a capillary break from the shower to the drywall.

Create a straight end to the drywall by either making a straight cut with a drywall saw or installing an extra strip of drywall to close. The latter is often the only way to do it you still need to be able to get it into the wall cavity over the tub and around the other studs. If all wall don t carry it forget it. It needs to fit in there.

Take a 2 4 and cut it to the length of either the entire wall or simply from about six inches from the top to six inches below the bottom. I m finishing off a bathroom where the tile will meet drywall on an outside corner. A how to guide for perfect tile to wall transition.