Product Overview
Florim Rêves Noisette Matte Bullnose 3" x 12" Porcelain Trim (7.5 cm x 30 cm) is a factory-finished architectural edge trim manufactured by Florim (part of the prestigious Rêves de Rex collection). Designed specifically to complement field tiles in the Noisette (Hazelnut) colorway, this trim piece features one factory-rounded (bullnosed) long edge, offering a soft, elegant transition where tiled surfaces meet drywall, shower perimeter edges, wainscoting tops, or baseboard floor transitions.
Finished in Florim’s refined Matte (Mat/Naturale) surface, this trim carries the same velvety, non-reflective tactile feel and warm hazelnut brown, honey, amber, and cream onyx-look veining as the field tiles. It eliminates raw, unglazed porcelain edges to create a professional, fully finished architectural installation.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Florim (Made in Italy) |
Certified B Corp Manufacturer |
| Collection / Series |
Rêves Collection (formerly Rêves de Rex) |
Translucent Precious Onyx Trim Piece |
| Colorway |
Noisette (Hazelnut Brown, Warm Amber, Honey & Cream) |
Moderate Organic Variation (V3) |
| Nominal Format |
3" x 12" Trim Piece (~7.5 cm x 30 cm) |
Single Rounded Long Edge (Bullnose Trim) |
| Edge Detail |
Factory Finished Rounded Long Edge (Bullnose) |
Precision Glazed / Rectified Profile |
| Thickness |
Approx. 9.0 mm / 10.0 mm |
Matches Standard Field Tile Body |
| Surface Finish |
Matte / Naturale (Velvety Non-Glare) |
Matches MatteField Tile Glaze |
| Material Type |
Fine Vitrified Italian Porcelain Stoneware |
Impervious High-Density Ceramic |
| Water Absorption |
≤ 0.08% (Impervious) |
ISO 10545-3 / ASTM C373 |
| Applications |
Baseboard Wall Transitions, Shower Door Jamb Edges, Wainscoting Cap Edges, Niche Perimeter Borders, Window Sill Transitions |
Interior Vertical Walls & Base Trim |
Recommended Applications
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Wall Baseboard Transitions: Used along the perimeter where tiled floors meet painted drywall to form a durable, water-resistant baseboard that protects walls from vacuum strikes, mop water, and foot scuffs.
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Vertical Shower Perimeter & Jamb Trim: Provides a smooth, finished edge along vertical shower wall ends, door jamb openings, or half-wall caps where tile meets painted drywall.
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Recessed Niche & Window Sill Edging: Frame shower niches or window ledges with rounded porcelain edges that facilitate easy water shedding and eliminate exposed raw tile edges.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: TRIM INSTALLATION PROTOCOL
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Thinset Mortar Selection: Set using a high-performance, polymer-modified thinset specified for porcelain tile (ANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15 like MAPEI® Ultraflex 2 White or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum White). Always use white thinset to preserve true translucent honey-and-cream color clarity.
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Alignment with Field Tiles: The 12-inch length of the bullnose trim is designed to align seamlessly with 12x24 field tiles or create clean rhythmic joints when paired with 24x24 or 24x48 slabs.
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Mitering Corners: For outside 90-degree corner conditions (such as around niche frames or shower curb ends), installers should precision-miter 45-degree angles on the bullnose trim for a seamless joint transition.
Professional Recommendations
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Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a warm taupe, light ivory, or warm beige high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in Biscuit or Warm Gray) to match the main floor and wall field tiles.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Wipe clean using warm water and a neutral pH porcelain cleaner. The non-porous matte surface resists soap scum, water spots, and household dirt.
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100% Acid & Stain Proof: Impervious vitrified porcelain stoneware (< 0.08% water absorption) protects against cosmetic acids, hair dyes, cleaning chemicals, and moisture accumulation.
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Zero Sealing Required: Non-porous glazed Italian porcelain trim requires no sealers, topical coatings, or ongoing protective treatments.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Translucent Precious Minerals, Warm Organic Luxury, High-End Spa, Warm Modernism.
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System Cohesion: Designed to pair directly with field tile sizes in the same finish: Florim Rêves Noisette Matte (12x24, 24x24, 24x48, 32x71) and matching 12x12 Mosaics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a 3x12 bullnose tile?
A bullnose tile features a finished, rounded edge along one side. It is used to cleanly cap the edge of a tiled area where it terminates against drywall or another non-tiled surface, hiding the raw interior body of the tile.
Can Florim Rêves Noisette Matte Bullnose be used as a floor baseboard?
Yes. It is commonly used as a sanitary porcelain baseboard along bathroom and kitchen floors to provide a waterproof transition between the floor tile and drywall.
Does this trim piece match the Glossy (Polished) finish?
No. This trim is specifically finished in the Matte (Naturale) surface to match Matte field tiles. For polished walls, look for the corresponding Rêves Noisette Glossy trim or metal profile edging (such as Schluter®-JOLLY).
