Bathroom Tiling Services London

Waterproofing comes first

Tiles and grout are not waterproof — the tanking behind them is. In showers and wet areas we install a liquid or membrane tanking system over a stable substrate, dress it into corners and around pipe penetrations, and let it cure before tiling. This is the single biggest difference between a bathroom that lasts fifteen years and one that rots the joists below within three.

Setting out and finish

Good tiling is decided before the adhesive comes out. We set out from the most visible line in the room so cuts land where they are least noticeable, keep the tile courses level across the shower and window reveals, and plan the grout joint width to suit the tile format. Large-format porcelain is back-buttered and laid with a levelling system to avoid lippage.

• Substrate checked, boarded and levelled where needed
• Set out planned so cuts fall in the least visible positions
• Correct adhesive and grout for the tile and the wet area
• Movement joints and silicone at every internal corner

Wet rooms and level-access showers

A wet room needs a formed fall to the drain, a fully tanked floor and walls, and a compatible drain assembly. We build the fall into a former or by screeding, tank the whole area including the junction between wall and floor, and use a non-slip floor tile appropriate for a barrier-free bathroom. Done correctly, a wet room is the most durable bathroom you can build.

Regrouting and refreshing existing bathrooms

Where the tiles are sound but the bathroom looks tired, raking out and replacing the grout and silicone transforms it for a fraction of the cost of retiling. We remove mouldy silicone completely rather than sealing over it, treat the substrate, and refit with a sanitary-grade product. This is our most popular option for landlords preparing a property for a new tenancy.