Metal Tile Inserts

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Updated 16/04/2021

To change the monotony of your ceramic, porcelain, or travertine tile, the addition of metal inserts can be a game changer. They can be used to break up the space if it's starting to look a little drab, or as an addition to a mosaic. Whatever the case, metal tile inserts will accent your tile in a way very few other options can. They are easy to install and we have tons of them in this extensive collection.

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Home improvements are almost always tedious. There are so many decisions to be made and you’d have to second-guess yourself every time you make one. You'd also have to address a lot of aspects like which color scheme you want, which wall you have to break down, or whether you need new door handles.

The good news is you won’t have to go through all that and you’d still be able to enhance your home. How? Well, it’s simple; just get decorative metal tile inserts! They're reasonably priced, long-lasting, and beautiful. They can even be used outdoors, in kitchen walls and floors, and not just in bathrooms.

If you want your home to have a modern or contemporary look, then give it its personality through metal tile inserts.

Where to use metal tile inserts?

Metal tile inserts aren’t just for bathrooms or shower areas. They're capable of adding a splash of both personality and color to walls and floors of all types of rooms! To give you an example, metal tile inserts can fill the backsplash of your kitchen. Just their addition can also give you a unique and exciting transitional look.

Better yet, add some flair into your floors with stylishly arranged metal tile inserts. Small accent tile inserts can be added between every other square tile.

What's the difference between wall tile and floor tile inserts?

You have to know whether the tile inserts you’ve chosen are for wall or floor installation because the products that are produced for wall installations aren’t intended to bear a heavy load. They're lighter and a lot thinner compared to floor tile inserts. This means they’re not capable of resisting abrasive forces caused by foot traffic. So, remember that wall inserts are to be used on your walls ONLY.

As for floor metal tile inserts, they’re suitable for both your flooring and walls. They're now being used by interior designers and homeowners in giving accents to bathroom walls, especially if the tiles installed are large, rectangular ones. Although they are 20% heavier compared to wall tiles, most walls of homes can carry their weight. However, it is better to err on the safe side and check whether your walls are durable and sturdy enough to offer support for their weight.

How to install metal tile inserts?

Some tile manufacturers advise homeowners to use urethane-based or silicone-based adhesive for metal tile inserts. However, you can do the installation using a thinset mortar (latex additive). If you’ll be using silicone or urethane as the base of the adhesive, make sure you squeeze the adhesive into the back part of each tile insert and press it firmly to where you want it.

For thinset, you need to apply the mortar directly to your wall using a trowel. Then, comb the mortar using the trowel’s notches until it’s a uniform depth. Doing so will ensure you get a clean, more effective job at installing your tile inserts.