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DIY Tiling - Where to begin

by heritagetiles - Heritage Tiles

So you've decided to take the challenge of doing your own tiling. Here's a quick guide to get you started:

Choosing the right tile
For any tiling project, choosing the right tile is critical. It's not just about colour or design - you need to consider the technical aspects of the tile too. A wrong choice can lead to very costly mistakes, so you definitely should consult with an expert to ensure you start off on the right foot.

Our staff are experts at helping you choose the right tile for the job and talking to us is free! Plus Heritage Tiles has a huge range of the latest style floor tiles and wall tiles to suit all environments and uses – whether you're tiling your kitchen or bathroom floor, vanity or bench splash-backs, or fireplace, so you can easily find a suitable tile for your needs. 

When you have found the right tile, you'll also need to work out how many you'll need. Ask our staff while you're instore or you can use our online Tile Calculator.

Key considerations in DIY tiling
The key to successful DIY tiling for first-timers is to choose a straightforward project – in general we'd recommend you choose one that doesn't require too many cuts or the use of unusually shaped tiles.

Wet areas (eg showers, bath surrounds and bathroom floors) are required to be waterproofed. As the application of waterproofing materials is critical to ensure the prevention of leaks, Heritage Tiles is happy to supply a list of tradespeople for these jobs.

As with many projects around your home, the key to a great result is in the preparation. We also think it's useful to note that projects like this always take longer than you expect, and will need a high level of accuracy and patience to ensure you have a job to be proud of!

Take a look at our quick guides to floor tiling and wall tiling or watch our DIY tiling demonstration video to get an idea of what needs to be done.

What support does Heritage Tiles offer?
As well as providing assistance to choose the right tile, we can advise on and supply you with all of the tools and materials you'll need for the project. As a starter, you'll need:
  1. Tile Adhesive
  2. Tile Grout
  3. Tile Spacers
  4. A trowel
  5. Silicone Sealer
When it comes to making cuts, you can hire a tile cutter from Heritage Tiles to cut onsite when you have lots of cuts to make, or if you've only got a few cuts to make you can make use of the Heritage Tiles economical tile cutting service. Just call your local store for more details.

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