Border Tile

High-Quality Border Tile to Define Your Space with Style

We offer wall and floor border tiles in varying designs to satisfy diverse installation requirements. Our customer service team is always on hand to provide expert advice on choosing the right products for your specific needs. Here is a sneak peek at what you’ll find in stock:

1. Pencil Border Tile:

A small yet mighty design element, pencil tile frames, highlights, zones, and finishes tiled surfaces. It has a slender, slightly rounded profile that adds a subtle decorative touch without detracting from the stretch of tiles used alongside it.

2. Bullnose Border Tile:

Noticeable by its rounded edge on the outward side, bullnose tile trim adds depth and character. It can act as a closing detail to eliminate sharp corners on stair edging, along the top edge of a tiled wall, or where tile meets a different surface finish. Like all other profiles we stock, bullnose options can easily coordinate with standard ceramic tiles.

For example, our Teal Green 1x8 Glossy Ceramic Bullnose Tile Trim can be bought together with the Ocean Green 2.5x8 Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile and Ocean Green 5x5 Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile.

3. Chair Rail Border Tile:

Traditionally, chair rail molding was a common element of interest in dining rooms and living rooms, used to line a wall horizontally to protect it from chair scuffs. Today, this border tile has a place in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of the home, not just as a protective piece but as a decorative detail alongside standard Bardiglio, Thassos, Carrara, Nero Marquina, Crema Marfil, and Calacatta marble tile.

4. Baseboard Border Tile:

A baseboard tile trim can be added to finish a flooring installation by joining it to a tiled or non-tiled wall. Those designed for this purpose have a coved foot at the base and can be found in the same style as our standard marble tiles.

For instance, Black 4x12 Polished Marble Baseboard Tile Trim can serve as a merging piece where Black 4x12 Polished Subway Marble Tile wall application meets White with Gray Vein 24x48 Matte Porcelain Large Format Tile flooring.

Shop Border Tiles for a Touch of Refinement

Border tile, also referred to as a trim or profile, is a finishing piece that runs along the edges of a tile field during installation. These borders, crafted from ceramic, glass, and marble, are a reliable way to secure your tiling, protecting it from moisture infiltration and ensuring it lasts a lifetime. Our selection spans from sleek, contemporary designs with curved endings to more ornate styles, catering to a wide range of aesthetic preferences. 

Let’s explore the benefits that our decorative border tiles for bathroom, kitchen, and living room design offer:

• Aesthetic Appeal and Definition

It’s often the small details that make the biggest difference. Border tiles are more than a simple enhancement—they can elevate your tile installation with just the right touch of refinement. Whenever you order from Apollo Tile’s online tile store, you can add trims and finishes as well. Each collection we offer will have various coordinating edge profiles so you don’t end up with a less–than–polished look!

Use a pencil trim as a delightful transition piece between contrasting tiles or to provide a visual break to a large tiled area. In love with a patterned mosaic tile but worried it will cause visual overwhelm. Do not fret! Frame the design with a border tile in a more manageable format, whether as a focal point on a tiled bathtub surround or kitchen backsplash.

Another example is a half-tiled wall, where chair rail molding can conceal the edges and add that coveted wow factor, thanks to its pronounced profile. To sum up, our stunning range of border tiles can do this and more for anyone looking to turn their tilework into a showcase of sophistication.

• Assortment of Materials and Styles

  To really nail that authentic Moroccan vibe, find ceramic border tiles that coordinate well with our Zellige tile collection. We also carry wooden glass trim pieces to add a closing detail to a hardwood tile installation. Or opt for chair rail border tile to tie your wall and floor design together with an elaborate touch of elegance. Whatever your style, we’ve got stylish materials offering plenty of scope for a truly individual finish.

• Enhanced Durability and Protection

  Border tiles can be installed to run the length of a tiled wall or floor and conceal exposed edges and corners. In doing so, they guard against moisture and chipping. With renowned durability, water-resistance, and minimal upkeep, your installation can last for decades.

Areas of Application for Tile Borders

Our border wall tiles are the ultimate pièce de résistance for all your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or bedroom needs. Here’s how they can be introduced into your space:

• Border Wall Tiles for Kitchens:

  Use a sleek border detailing to draw attention to the backsplash, either along its perimeters or within tiled expanses.

• Border Tiles for Bathrooms:

  For wet areas like bathrooms, go for waterproof material to prevent seepage. Pencil and bullnose border tile for shower design can be used as a decorative detail along the edges of a tiled niche or bench. Other areas to add a border tile include the edges of a dado wall or to frame an inlaid patterned mosaic on the vanity backsplash.

• Border Tiles for Living Rooms:

  Interesting borders can be integrated into floors to transition between different flooring styles, border a tile rug, or conceal joints where the floor and wall meet.  On vertical surfaces, they are a great detail to add to the edges of a tiled fireplace or frame the opening of the firebox.

Care and Maintenance for Border Tiles

• ∙Clean border tiles for bathroom and kitchen walls with a soft cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner.
• ∙Avoid harsh chemicals, acidic cleaners, and abrasive cleaning tools to preserve the beauty of the finish.
• ∙For marble border tiles, seal once or twice a year to safeguard against moisture, stains, and scratches.

Complete Your Project with Border Tile from Apollo Tile

Ready to complete your tiling project with a professional, high-quality finish? Apollo Tile is your online destination for premium glossy, matte, and honed border tiles. We strive to provide our customers with a wide range of tiles and coordinating trims in one convenient place, so you won't have to search elsewhere to find what you need.

Enjoy 5% off on all orders and same-day dispatch services when you join our Pro Membership. We understand the importance of individualized service. That’s why we pair our pro members with a dedicated representative to assist in bringing your vision to life. Reach out to us at 415-316-0898 or email info@apollotile.com for additional information.