TTF trimming tile collection include a range of embossed tiles, capping and listellos to add that extra finishing touch to your bathroom walls. The embossed tile range recreates heritage Australian period homes with beautiful intricate flower details.
Capping and listellos are excellent way to border and frame your bathroom walls. “Capping’ and ‘listellos’ are terms commonly used in the context of construction and design, particularly in the fields of architecture an interior design. Let’s explore each term in more detail.
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Capping tiles
Definition: Capping tiles are specialised tiles designed for the purpose of capping or finishing the top edges of walls, parapets, or other architectural elements. These tiles are often flat and smooth, providing a protective and visually appealing covering for the uppermost parts of structures.
Materials: Capping tiles can be made from various materials such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone (e.g, marble or travertine), or even metal.
2. Listello Tiles
Definition: Listello tiles are decorative border tiles used to enhance the visual appeal of a tiled surface. These tiles are characterised by unique patterns, colours, and textures and are typically narrower than standard tiles. Listellos are often inserted among regular field tiles to create a border or an accent feature.
Materials: Listellos tiles can be made from materials like ceramic, glass, porcelain, or natural stone. They come in various designs, including floral patterns, geometric shapes and mosaic arrangements.
For the most part a tiled wall may feature capping tiles along its upper edge to provide a finished look, while listello tiles may be strategically placed within the field of tiles to introduce decorative accents. Seen here are both capping and listello tiles contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of a space, providing a combination of functionality and design. The specific choice of tiles depends on the design preferences, the intended use of the space, and the desired visual impact.
Application
The application of capping and listello tiles depends on the design goals and the specific features of a space. Here’s how these tiles are commonly used:
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Capping tile application
- Wall edges: Capping tiles are frequently applied along the upper edges of walls or parapets, serving both a functional and aesthetic purpose. They provide protection to the wall’s surface and create a a visually pleasing finish.
- Columns: In architectural designs featuring columns, capping tiles can be used to cap the tops of the columns, providing a clean and polished appearance.
- Outdoor walls: When designing outdoor spaces, capping tiles are often utilised to protect the upper edges of walls from weathering and erosion while adding an element of design continuity.
- Fireplace mantels (for nonfunctional fireplaces): Capping tiles can be employed as finishing touch for fireplace mantels, offering both protection and an attractive appearance.
- Countertop edges: In kitchen and bathrooms, capping tiles can be used along the upper edges of countertops, providing a durable and stylish finish.
2. Listello tile application
- Tile borders: Listello tiles are commonly used to create decorative borders within a field of regular tiles. They can be applied horizontally, vertically or diagonally to break up the monotony of a tiled surface.
- Backsplashes: Listellos are often incorporated into kitchen or bathroom tile backsplashes to introduce decorative elements and add visual interest.
- Shower or tub surrounds: In the bathrooms, listello tiles can be used to create decorative brands within the tile work of shower walls or tub surrounds.
- Floor borders: Listellos can be applied at the borders of tiles floors to define different areas within a room or to create a transition between different flooring materials.
Creative flatlays (heritage & Art Deco influcence)
