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Floor Tiling Services

To get free quotes from Tilers in your area, please fill in your postcode, and select “Tiling” below. A list of local companies will appear, and you can contact them all at the same time by filling in the Quotation Request Form. They will then contact you with your free quote.

Today there is a wide variety of different floor tiles, so that you can find tiles that will accentuate your room. Floor tiles come in numerous shapes and sizes, in a variety of colours and materials. Using the right tiles can really help you make a feature out of your floor.

When laying floor tiles, you may opt for a professional Tiler to lay them. To compare free quotes from several local Tilers, simply place your postcode in the box below and select “Tiling”. You will then be presented with a number of local Tilers, and by filling in your contact details, they will contact you with a free quote. You can then choose the company you wish to use.
DIY Floor Tiling:
Tiling floors can be tricky; it is best to prepare in advance to achieve the best results:
Preparation:

• Make sure that the floor is level.
• Treat any damp areas with a waterproof compound.
• Uneven floor will cause tiles to crack. Sand down any bumps and fill any holes to make sure floor is level.
• Dusty, powdery surfaces need to be coated with a latex-based sealer to create a firm ground on which to place adhesive.
• Plan the area, and set out the tiles in the pattern you wish to lay them in.
• Be aware that there may be tile cutting necessary along the perimeter of the floor.
• Measure the floor space, and calculate a “centre-point” in the room. Mark this point.
• Plan to tile the floor from the centre of the floor outwards, this will help to ensure that the tiles lay evenly and squarely, and that any cutting that is necessary will be around the perimeter.
• Ensure wall surfaces are dry, clean and level. Remove any wallpaper or flaking paint, and fill any holes.
• Measure wall that you wish to tile, and calculate if any tiles need to be cut. (Aim to have cut tiles on either end of the same width for an even look.
• Choose the height that you wish to start tiling, and using a spirit level mark the line.
• Prepare the tiles and arrange them in the order that they will be placed.

Laying Floor Tiles:

• Lay tiles from the centre-point that you have marked outwards.
• With floor tiles, it is best to work in small stages. First concentrate on the first four tiles that will line the cross of the centre-point you have made. Once these tiles are finished, move onto the nest four, and so on.
• Work outwards from the centre four tiles, applying only as much adhesive as is necessary for each small section before you tile.
• Ridge the surface using a notched spreader
• Lay tile on adhesive and firmly press each tile onto the ridged adhesive.
• Use the tile spacer lugs, or alternatively (if tiles do not have spacer lugs) use matches to create a uniform space between each tile.
• Clean off any excess adhesive with a damp cloth. Any smears can be cleaned off using soap and a brush.

Cutting Tiles:

• Most floor tiles that need to be cut are at the border of the room. Place a tile squarely on the last tile before the border, and place another tile on top of that tile. Slide the top tile so that it lies against the border, and mark the tile with a pencil where the top tile reaches the edge of the middle tile. This should measure out the space to the border. Measure in 2mm for the space between the tiles, and mark the tile.
• If there are more tiles using this measurement, mark the other tiles that should be cut using the marked tile.
• Cut the tile along the mark using a tile cutter / saw.
• For odd shaped tiles, or irregularities in the floor (e.g. pipes), you can use a tile nibbler to “nibble” away at the tile to the desired shape.
• Rotate tiles so that the cut edge is against the corner; this will help to hide any uneven lines.

Grouting:

• Allow 24 hrs for adhesive to set before filling spaces between the tiles with grout.
• Grout can come in a “ready mixed” variety, or also in powder form (which should be mixed with water to a stiff consistency). It can also come in a variety of colours, make sure that you select the correct colour for your finish.
• Use a grout spreader to spread a liberal amount, making sure to fill all the spaces between the tiles.
• Use a damp sponge to wipe away any excess grout before it sets.
• After grout has set, polish tiles with a soft cloth.

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