Tiling in Bordon
The short answer
Walls and floors
- Price from
- £350.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 3 days
What you get
Professionally installed tiles on your walls or floors, creating a durable, waterproof, and aesthetically pleasing surface.
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When do you need a Tiling?
You should call a tiler when you want a long lasting finish for your home.
- Hire one when you are updating a kitchen or bathroom.
- Get help if you are creating a new wet room.
- Use a pro to stop damp and mould growth.
- Protect your walls from heat and splashes behind cookers.
- Choose tiling to work with new underfloor heating systems.
- Ask a professional if you need to waterproof a shower.
What happens on the day
Your tiler will start by checking that your walls or floors are flat and dry.
- They apply a primer or a waterproof backing layer.
- They plan the layout so the pattern looks symmetrical.
- The tiler uses special glue to set each tile.
- They use spacers to keep the gaps even.
- Grout is added once the glue is fully dry.
- They finish by sealing corners with flexible silicone.
How to prepare
- Clear all furniture and appliances from the room
- Remove old tiles or floor coverings if possible
- Check that the surface underneath is dry
- Buy 10 percent extra tiles for cutting waste
- Clean the area to remove dust and grease
- Decide on your preferred grout colour early
- Ensure the tiler has access to water
- Plan a different route if tiling a hallway
How to improve your result
- Use a decoupling membrane on wooden floors
- Always choose waterproof backer boards for showers
- Seal natural stone tiles to prevent permanent stains
- Pick larger tiles to make small rooms look bigger
- Use flexible grout to prevent future cracking
- Apply grout protector to keep lines looking white
Why it is useful day to day
High quality tiling makes your daily life easier and your home more valuable.
- Tiled surfaces are very quick and easy to clean.
- You will not have to worry about water leaks.
- Hard wearing tiles handle heavy foot traffic without wearing down.
- They help keep your home warm with underfloor heating.
- Modern tiles stay looking new for many years.
- As a guide, expect to pay around £40 to £80 per square metre.
Why we ask these questions
Tiling involves technical skills to ensure water does not leak into your floor or walls.
- Professionals know which glue works for each tile type.
- They understand how to stop tiles cracking on wooden floors.
- Experts use tools to get perfectly straight, clean cuts.
- Proper spacing prevents tiles from popping off the wall.
- They can advise if your floor needs extra strengthening.
- Good grouting prevents water from reaching the structure beneath.
Frequently asked questions
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