Kitchen splashback
from$480
- Ceramic, glass or handmade tiles
- Sockets and switches cut round cleanly
- Silicone along the worktop, never grout
Straight grout lines and showers that stay dry
Bathrooms, shower walls, kitchen splashbacks and floors tiled by a tiler who flattens and waterproofs before the first tile goes on. Cracked tiles, tired grout and hollow spots repaired too, matched as closely as the original allows.
Laser setfirst row on every wall
2 coatsof waterproofing per shower
5 yearsguarantee on our tiling
- Surfaces checked flat first
- Showers flood tested
- Cut on site with a wet saw
- Tidy every evening
Typical tiling jobs, priced from
Prices cover labour, adhesive, grout, trims and waterproofing. The tiles are your choice, bought by you or ordered through us at our trade price.
Shower or bathroom walls
from$2,400
- Old tiles stripped and walls made sound
- Membrane taped into corners and round the valve
- Niches, shelves and mitred corners
Floor tiling
per m², from$65
- Levelling compound wherever the floor dips
- Large tiles back buttered and clipped flat
- Movement joints at walls and doorways
Herringbone, diagonal and mosaic layouts take longer to set out and cut, so they are priced on the measuring visit.
Which tile suits which room?
The tile you love in the showroom is not always the one for a wet floor or a busy hallway. This is how we talk it through with clients.
| Tile | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Glazed ceramic | Walls, splashbacks, bedrooms | Easy to cut and clean; the softer body can chip if something heavy drops |
| Porcelain | Floors, showers, terraces | Dense and hard wearing; needs a flexible adhesive and a wet saw |
| Natural stone | Floors, vanity walls, fireplaces | Sealed before and after grouting; acidic cleaners will etch it |
| Mosaic on mesh | Shower floors, niches, curves | Lots of joints, so an epoxy grout keeps them easy to clean |
| Large format | Open floors and feature walls | Needs a very flat base; small dips show as lips between tiles |
| Handmade and zellige | Splashbacks and feature walls | Every tile differs; uneven faces and wider joints are part of the look |
What sits under the tiles decides how long they last
Most tiling failures start below the surface: a floor that flexes, a wall that was never flat, or a shower that was grouted but never waterproofed. Before a tile goes down we take the surface back to something sound, check it with a straightedge and fill the dips.
In showers and wet rooms the membrane goes on in two coats, with tape lapped into every corner and round the drain and the valve. The floor is flood tested before tiling, because grout on its own does not keep water out. Some countries require wet area waterproofing to be certified by a licensed installer, and we follow the rule where you live.
- Loose render and old adhesive taken back to a sound surface
- Floors checked with a 2 m straightedge
- Movement joints finished in silicone, not grout
- Spare tiles labelled and left with you for repairs
Tile repairs and regrouting
Small jobs are welcome. Most repairs take a morning, and we bring a fan of grout colours to match what you already have.
Cracked tile replaced
One tile cut out without harming its neighbours, then replaced from your spares or the closest match we can source.
First tilefrom $95
Shower regrout
Old grout raked out, the joints cleaned and regrouted, and the silicone renewed where the walls meet the tray.
Typical showerfrom $320
Silicone renewed
Mouldy or split silicone cut away round baths, basins and worktops, the joint cleaned, and a mould resistant bead run in.
Bath or showerfrom $110
Hollow tiles relaid
Tiles that ring hollow when tapped are lifted, cleaned back and relaid on a full bed of adhesive.
Up to 4 tilesfrom $150
Stone sealed
Marble, travertine and slate deep cleaned and sealed, so spills bead up on the surface instead of soaking in.
Per m²from $9
Leak check
We find where water is getting past the tiles and tell you honestly whether a regrout will do or the waterproofing needs redoing.
Visit$90
If we go on to carry out the repair the leak check found, the $90 comes off that bill.
Recent floors, walls and showers
Rooms tiled this year, from a single splashback to a whole ground floor.
How a tiling job runs
A bathroom takes four to six working days, and much of that time is spent waiting for things to cure.
Measure and look underneath
We measure, check what lies under the old finish and talk through tiles and layout. A written price follows inside two working days.
Prepare and waterproof
Old tiles come off, surfaces are made flat and sound, and wet areas are waterproofed and left to cure before the flood test.
Set out and tile
A laser sets the first row, cuts are planned so no wall ends on a sliver, and the tiles are set and left overnight.
Grout, seal and hand over
Grout and silicone go in, stone is sealed, and you get the curing times in writing before the first shower.
Notes from finished bathrooms and kitchens (example reviews)
The bathroom wall was a full centimetre out of plumb. They built it out flat before tiling, and the grout lines now run dead straight from the bath to the ceiling.
Three cracked floor tiles in the kitchen were replaced from spares the last owner had left in the garage. Nobody can tell the new ones from the rest.
Handmade green tiles behind the range, each one slightly different. They laid the whole lot out on the floor first so the shades mixed evenly, and it looks as if it has always been there.
Questions about tiles, grout and showers
Can you tile over our old tiles?
Sometimes. If the old tiles are flat, firmly bonded and the extra height will not catch a door, tiling over can work on walls and floors. We never tile over in a shower, because the waterproofing underneath cannot be checked.
How many spare tiles should we order?
About 10 percent more than the area for a straight layout, and 15 percent for diagonal or herringbone. Keep one unopened box afterwards, because batches vary in shade and that box is your future repair.
When can we use the new shower?
Most grouts and silicones need 24 to 48 hours before they get wet. The exact times for the products we used are written on the handover sheet.
Do you supply the tiles?
You can buy the tiles yourself or order them through us at our trade price. Either way, we check the quantity and the batch numbers before the first box is opened.
Does bathroom work need approval?
It depends on where you live. Some countries require wet area waterproofing to be done or certified by a licensed installer, and moving drains or wiring often needs a licensed plumber or electrician. Because the rules differ between countries, we explain the ones that apply to your home and bring in licensed trades for their part.
How is the work paid for?
A 25 percent deposit fixes the start date on jobs over $1,000. The balance falls due once the grout is in and the room is handed back, paid to us directly.
Ask for a tiling quote
Tell us the room, its rough size and whether the tiles are chosen yet. A reply comes within one working day with a time for a measuring visit.
- Written price before any work starts
- Waterproofing included in every shower quote
- 5 year guarantee on our tiling
Reach the tiler
Calls are easiest early or late in the day, when nobody is kneeling in fresh adhesive. Messages left during the day are returned the same evening.
When we answer
| Monday to Friday | 07:30 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | By arrangement |
| Sunday | Closed |
Area we cover
Homes across the city and its suburbs. Jobs more than 25 km out carry a travel charge, written on the quote.