Grouting and cleaning is the last stage of the tiling process. You’ll need to spread the grout evenly across all your gaps and then clean with a damp sponge before buff polishing for a shiny finish. Here’s our guide on how it’s done correctly. Step 1. Mix your grout Pour about half an inch of […]
Tiling the bathroom floor involves tiling around tricky obstacles such as bathtub legs, toilets and sink pedestals. Here’s our guide on how to make curved and straight cuts neatly, for a great finish. Once you master these techniques, you will be able to tile almost any bathroom floor. Step 1. Cutting around a pedestal Cutting […]
After tiling, grouting and pointing, silicone sealing is the final stage of the bathroom tiling process. Once this is done around the units, they will be watertight and ready to use. Sealing is very important for protecting the walls and units, such as showers and sinks, so watch our guide on how to get it […]
Finally, you are ready to buff polish your wall to complete the tiling process. The buff polish removes any excess dust and leaves the tiles smooth and clean for a superb finish. Make sure you use a clean rag and contain the area to prevent the spread of dust through the house. Here are our […]
Grouting will never be applied completely evenly, which you’ll notice as it dries. It will need to be pointed in order to get the perfect, smooth finish. You’ll need a special tool to do it and should never use your fingers. Here’s our handy guide on how it’s done correctly. Step 1. Clean the walls […]
Tile grout fills the gaps between the tiles, creating a smooth and watertight finish. It needs to be applied correctly for a full and even coverage. Float angle and working methods are important for achieving this. Here’s our quick guide how to grout correctly and what tools you’ll need to do the job. Step 1. […]
Once you have measured out your floor space and dry tiled to avoid thin cuts, you can now start to apply your adhesive and lay tiles for real. Follow your guidelines and use your level to make sure all tiles are flat for a smooth finish. Follow this easy guide to get the very best […]
Before laying your tiles for real, with grout and adhesive, it’s a good idea to measure out your space and dry tile. This will let you see how the finished floor will look and allow you to adjust your markings to avoid too many thin cuts. This will result in a more pleasing finish. Here’s […]
Tiling around a shower unit uses a lot of the same techniques used to tile around a sink and window. You’ll need to measure, cut and fit tiles neatly and firmly, for a good finish and watertight shower area. Step 1. Turn off the mains power Before you start tiling around the shower, it is […]
Tiling around windows can be a bit tricky and involves planning, measuring and cutting accurately and in the right order. You also need to cut and fit trim. Follow this guide to do the job properly and end up with a neat tiled finish around your windows. Step 1. Attach full tiles Using the tiles […]
Tiling behind and around sinks can be tricky, especially if they are screwed to the wall. However, you can measure, mark and cut tiles to avoid screws and get a great finish behind your sink and along the wall. Here’s our guide on how to do it. Step 1. Attach the baton Since you should […]
When applying tiles, there are some areas that will require tiles cut to size, obstacles that need to be avoided and difficult corners. Here’s our guide on how to tackle the tougher parts of tiling and the tools you’ll need to do it correctly. Step 1. Measure your tile (part 1) Rest your tile on […]
