Lay tiles

Tiling — South Georgia

Tiles are a durable, easy-to-clean finish for floors and walls. Getting them right depends on details: a flat substrate, a suitable adhesive, even joints and clean cuts around obstacles. This service suits tiling a room or an area; a dedicated service exists in the catalogue for large surfaces. On Helplease, you describe your project and the workers offering this service in South Georgia are notified of your request.

Work covered

• Floor tiling: entrance, kitchen, bathroom, balcony or small room.
• Wall tiling: shower, bathroom or kitchen walls.
• Splashback: a strip of tiles between the worktop and the wall units.
• Tile replacement: a few cracked or loose tiles to change.
• Tiled skirting and finishing around an area already laid.

Depending on what you agree with the worker, the job can include preparing the substrate, setting out the layout, applying adhesive, laying, cutting, grouting, fitting trims and cleaning.

Key points

The condition of the substrate

A floor or wall must be clean, sound and flat. Old tiles can sometimes be tiled over, but not always; a cracked or uneven substrate needs preparation, or even removal of the old covering.

Tile format and type

Large formats, mosaics, thick tiles or natural stone are not laid the same way. Give the size and material of the tiles in your request.

Wet rooms

In a shower or bathroom, waterproofing under the tiles and the choice of grout are essential to prevent leaks.

What affects the price

• the area to tile and the number of rooms;
• the tile size, material and laying pattern (straight, diagonal, herringbone);
• the condition of the substrate and the preparation needed;
• any removal of the old covering;
• the number of cuts and obstacles (pipes, corners, niches);
• supply of tiles, adhesive and grout.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

Do the old tiles need to be removed?

Not always. If the old tiles are firmly bonded and flat, tiling over them can be considered with a suitable adhesive; otherwise removal is preferable.

Who buys the tiles?

Usually the client, to choose the model. Allow extra for cuts and breakage, and say whether adhesive and grout should be supplied.

Can just a few tiles be replaced?

Yes, provided identical or very similar tiles are available. Give their number and location.

When can the tiles be walked on?

It depends on the adhesive and grout used; the worker will tell you the drying time to respect.