Blanke Stainless Steel Tile Edge Protector Trim Strips (10 strips per pack – 80lf)

Blanke•Edge Protectors should be used where tile edges are not protected by grout joints and where an attractive and professional finish is desired. Use Blanke•Edge Protectors of metal to trim window sills, wall corners and floor transitions where the tile edges are exposed to impact.

A set of tiles with exposed edge line is the most vulnerable thing in the house. Your tiles may be sturdy, even durability guaranteed, but you do not want to leave their edges exposed, especially when your installation ends midway in the wall. Not only can they crack and chip from the slightest bumps, the bare sides also put a damper on home aesthetics.

If you have had exposed tile edges in your house, you’d know that they are dust magnet, and not especially easy to clean. So, the most ideal solution to that is a stainless-steel edge trim.

Tile edge protector or edge trim or trim strip is a bracket that covers the outside corners and edges of tiled walls. This results in a decorative finish and a full edge coverage.

So, if you are onboard, let’s find out what to particularly look for in stainless steel trim strips.

• To begin with, something that’s made of stainless-steel works is more preferable for its durability.
• A good edge trim is one that provides a full 90 degree outside corner coverage so that there is no exposed part poking out after the installation.
• You want an edge protector that is designed for retrofit repair, meaning it should be able to cover existing corners of tile installations, even if they are broken or damaged in any way.
• The best trims like the Blanke edge protector are designed for both residential as well as commercial use. Some also double as industrial protectors. The more the applications, the better an edge protector it is.
• The ultimate purpose of a stainless-steel tile edge trim is to protect the tiles from getting chipped around the edge. A great edge trim, no matter the design is able to do this perfectly.
• The best edge protectors are those that require no maintenance. There are not many of those in the market that warranty absolutely zero maintenance, but those that do require no touch ups or reinstallations during their life.
• Always buy tile edge protectors that offer ultimate impact protection because these accessories do not let any kind of damage to the tiles.
• Last but not the least, you want to pick from stainless steel trim strips that come in varying designs and measurements. Tile installations vary from décor to décor, and that makes size important. You want to get an edge trim that fits seamlessly with your tiles.

Tile Pro Depot is an online tile and stone installation store that has a colossal inventory of installation products. The store has one of the largest selections of tile edge protectors on the market. Its protectors are low to no-maintenance and are very affordable. All its products come from the top brands in the market and therefore are high-quality. Tile Pro Depot offers shipping to all parts of the Connecticut. In all northeastern locations, the store offers a standard 2-day delivery.