What is a French cut in tiling?

A French cut (also called a mitred edge) is a 45° bevel cut on two tiles that meet at an external corner. When joined, they form a crisp, trim-free corner that looks like solid stone.

Does French cut tiling cost more?

Yes, mitring takes more time and precision than fitting trim, so it adds to labour on the edges involved. Many clients mitre only the most visible areas, like niches and feature walls, to get the high-end look within budget. We will price both options in your quote.

Can any tile be mitred?

Most porcelain, natural stone and through-body tiles mitre beautifully. Some glazed ceramics show a different colour body when cut, so we will advise on the best tile for a mitred finish before you buy.

French Cut & Mitred Edge Tiling in North East Victoria

A French cut, or 45° mitred edge, joins two tiles at a corner so that it looks like a single solid piece of stone, with no metal or plastic trim. It takes specialised cutting gear, precise substrate prep and a lot of patience, which is why few local tilers offer it. Pro Square Tiling is one of the only specialists in the Wangaratta and Albury–Wodonga region who regularly delivers this level of finish.

True 45° mitred external corners with no trim
Mitred shower niches, hobs, benches and vanity wraps
Large-format and porcelain slab installation
Herringbone, chevron, French pattern & bookmatched layouts
Laser-aligned, levelling-clip installation for minimal lippage

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Master ensuite with French cut mitred corners on Calacatta porcelain slabs, North East Victoria

Why choose a French cut over trim?

Metal and PVC trims are quick, but they break the line of the tile and date a bathroom fast. A mitred French cut carries the pattern and colour around the corner, so niches, window reveals, steps and island benches look like they were carved from solid stone. It is the detail that separates a standard renovation from an architectural one.

Where we use mitred edges

Shower niches, bath hobs, window sills, feature walls, kitchen island wraps, floating vanity surrounds, fireplace hearths, outdoor steps and pool coping. If an edge is visible, we can usually mitre it.

High-end layouts we specialise in

Floor-to-ceiling slab walls, bookmatched marble-look porcelain, timber-look herringbone and chevron floors, Versailles (French pattern) layouts, Victorian tessellated verandas and fluted or kit-kat feature tiling. Each one is planned before the first tile goes down, so cuts land in the right places.

Servicing Wangaratta, Benalla, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Albury–Wodonga & North East Victoria

Based in Hansonville, we regularly work in Wangaratta, Benalla, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Albury–Wodonga, Hansonville and the surrounding towns. Whether it is a premium french cut & mitred edge tiling project or a quick fix, get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.