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Good tiling starts with proper preparation. We take care of what's underneath as well as the finished surface.
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Wall and floor tiling
We tile walls and floors in living areas, hallways, bathrooms and laundries. We take care over the layout, keep the grout even and finish the edges neatly.
Good tiling starts with a plan for the layout. We decide where the first tile sits, where the cuts fall and how the pattern meets doors and corners. We also check that the surface is solid and even before we start. Tiles can only be as flat as what's under them, and large tiles show up any unevenness, so preparation matters more as the tile gets bigger.
Bathroom tiling
We tile showers, niches, bathroom floors and walls, after the surface has been prepared and waterproofed.
In a shower the order matters. First we prepare the surface, then waterproof it, then tile. We set out the wall tiles so niches and corners look right, tile the floor so it falls to the drain, and finish the joins with grout and silicone.
Just need the bathroom tiled or waterproofed? That's what we do.
Waterproofing
Waterproofing is the layer behind the tiles that protects walls and floors in wet areas. We do our own waterproofing and we don't subcontract it.
It goes on before the tiling, over a surface that's clean, sound and shaped so water runs to the waste. Corners, wall-to-floor joins, niches and drains need the most care. Nobody sees it once the tiles are down, so it has to be right the first time.
Screeding
Screeding gives your tiles a level base and the right falls, so water runs to the waste. Good for bathroom and laundry floors, porches and uneven slabs.
If a slab is uneven, or a floor has to fall to a drain, a screed gives you a level or gently sloping base. Falls matter in showers, laundries and outdoors, so water doesn't pool. A screed needs time to set and dry before waterproofing and tiling, so we allow for that when we plan the job.
Porch and outdoor
The front porch is the first thing visitors see. We tile entrances, porches and outdoor areas, with tiles chosen to suit the job.
Outdoor floors get sun, rain and foot traffic, so the tile matters. Think about the texture, how it behaves when it's wet and how easy it is to keep clean. Talk to us before you buy tiles. A porch also needs a firm base that slopes away from the house.
Laundry and kitchen
Laundry walls and floors and kitchen splashbacks get splashed every day. We tile them neatly and finish the joins so they're easy to wipe clean.
Splashbacks sit behind taps, sinks and cooktops. Straight edges and tidy cuts around benchtops, power points and cabinets are what make one look neat. Laundry floors are often wet, so they need the same preparation and falls as a bathroom.
Silicone and caulking
Where tiles meet a bath, shower screen, benchtop or corner, a flexible silicone joint keeps water out. Old, cracked or mouldy silicone can let moisture in behind the tiles, so we remove it and put in fresh silicone.
We use silicone instead of grout where two surfaces meet and can move. That's internal corners, tile to bath, tile to screen and tile to benchtop. When it cracks, peels or grows mould, water can get behind the tiles. Replacing it is a small job that protects everything around it.
Complex and high-end
Large-format porcelain, mosaics, patterns and feature walls take planning and patience. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll ask for photos when we reply.
Mosaics, herringbone, large tiles and feature walls need more planning than a standard layout. There are more cuts, less room for error and more decisions about where the pattern lands. Send photos or ideas when you enquire and we'll talk through what's practical.
