Buying & Laying tips
Buying Tips
- The number of tiles you require will depend on the size of the area being tiled.
- Don’t forget to buy extra tiles if you are using a complex pattern, cutting and also spares for future repairs/replacements. We recommend up to 15%.
- When tiling in a ‘wet area’ choose slip–resistant tiles
- For tiles in high traffic areas choose tiles with a high abrasion index.
- Use border, mosaic or feature tiles for a great finish. This will make your wall and floor tiles come to life.
Laying Tips
- Check tiles for surface faults and shading before laying.
- Do not tile if the concrete slab has not set properly.
- Floor tiles are thicker and therefore harder to cut than wall tiles.
- Apply adhesive to about one square meter at a time.
- Fix whole tiles first and then cut and fix the edges.
- Use a level or straight edge to ensure tiles are level and flat
- Use safety glasses when cutting or removing tiles.