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Tiling guides
Straight answers from professional tilers: what things cost, which tiles to choose and how the job should be done. Free to read, no sales pitch.
How much does it cost to tile a bathroom?
2026 UK prices for tiling a bathroom: labour per m², materials, tiles, example jobs and how to save.
Ceramic or porcelain tiles: which should you choose?
The real difference between ceramic and porcelain tiles, and which to choose for walls, floors, showers and outdoors.
How many tiles do I need?
How to measure a room for tiles, how much extra to order for cuts and patterns, and why every box must match.
How to choose grout colour
Matching, contrasting or in between: how grout colour changes the look of tiles, and which colours stay clean.
Wet rooms: what's involved
How a wet room is built: the floor fall, waterproofing, drains, the right tiles, and what affects the cost.
Can you tile over old tiles?
When tiling over existing tiles works, when it doesn't, and how to check yours before you decide.
Large-format tiles: what you need to know
Fitting 600 × 1200 tiles and porcelain slabs: flat walls and floors, adhesive cover, levelling clips and layout.
Outdoor porcelain patios: a buyer's guide
Choosing and laying 20 mm outdoor porcelain paving: prices, slip ratings, the base, falls and jointing.