How to round natural stone tiles

Any rounded molding is used to create a smooth, rounded edge for building corners, stairs, decks, countertops, and other areas that have sharp edges. You can order masonry units from manufacturers that already have square rounded corners.

You may often hear people refer to quarter round tiles or half round tiles. These different types are used in different areas of the home or office, but they are all intended to protect the corners of the tiles.

The first thing to do is to install the tiles in the shower area. Manufacturers give instructions for this process, but if you are unsure of your ability to install it yourself, you should consult a mason or building contractor who can provide valuable advice.

When it comes to preparing the tiles, be sure to put on the necessary safety gear before you start using an electric grinder. Although you won’t be working at high speeds, you will want to make sure your face and eyes are protected. Use the grinder at the slowest possible speed, hold it flush with the surface of the tiles and contact the tiles in a relaxed manner. Remember to always wear gloves and a darkness mask.

Move the grinder to hit all angles, work slowly and don’t remove too much of the surface of the tiles. It is important that you move perpendicular and parallel to the surface so that you round them off and not just grind them. It should only take about 10 minutes to get a nice rounded surface. Remember to work slowly!

When polishing tiles you should always use a resin polishing pad or diamond polishing pad after the grinding process is complete. This polishing process will leave the tiles looking lustrous and shiny. Use the same motion with the pads that you used when you were sanding the edges of the tiles and make sure that the entire area is polished evenly. When you are done grinding and polishing, use a shop vac to clean the shower area and use a brush attachment to clean the areas between the tiles (the grouted area).

If you are not sure if you can do this bullnosing job successfully, seek the help of a professional. You can see them in action, so you’ll know exactly what to do the next time you have to do this job.