Tiling around outlets/switches question

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I'm really interested to use one of those pillow tiles for backsplash, but I'm wondering how to make them look good around outlets/switches. Any suggestions/ideas? I'm thinking it will not look good to just leave the sharp cut exposed. I guess the outlet/switch plate can be mounted on top of the tile. But do you think it will look ok?

How would you want it done? I need ideas before I talk to the tiler. H was telling me to just avoid these type of tiles and go with something flat.

Here's the pillow tiles I'm talking about:

[FoxInFiji]

Outlet and switch covers are always installed on top of the tile. All cut edges should be hidden around them so it's NBD what type of tile you want to use. If your boxes are recessed flush with the cement board substrate (I hope it's cement board at least) then you have to buy extension pieces for each box so that they are flush with the finished tiles.

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Dec 19, 2012 11:40:32 GMT -5 FoxInFiji said:

Outlet and switch covers are always installed on top of the tile. All cut edges should be hidden around them so it's NBD what type of tile you want to use. If your boxes are recessed flush with the cement board substrate (I hope it's cement board at least) then you have to buy extension pieces for each box so that they are flush with the finished tiles.

OK thanks. :-)

I just imagined it that it will look like the cover will be floating. But I guess that doesn't matter much.


ETA: Btw, we passed electrical inspection with the light above the tub. Inspector did not say anything about it.

[FoxInFiji]

Well you could have the tile guy center the outlet in some tiles so there are minimal spots where the cover is over the pillowed edge.

Bwahaha! Now just promise me you won't grab it when you're falling getting out of the tub OK?