Getting your subfloor right is arguably the most important part of any tiling project. It's the foundation everything else depends on, yet it's the bit most DIYers are tempted to rush. How to prepare a subfloor for tiling properly will determine whether your tiles last for decades or start cracking within
Tile Installation Guides
- Posted: January 30, 2026Categories: Tile Installation GuidesRead more »
- Posted: January 30, 2026Categories: Tile Installation GuidesRead more »
Underfloor heating paired with tiles is one of the best combinations for UK homes - fast heat-up times, excellent heat retention, and that wonderfully warm feeling underfoot on chilly mornings. But how to tile over underfloor heating correctly involves more than just slapping down some tiles and hoping
- Posted: January 29, 2026Categories: Tile Installation GuidesRead more »
Large format tiles have become incredibly popular in UK homes, and it's easy to see why. These stunning tiles, typically over 60cm in any direction or covering more than 1m² - create a sleek, modern look with fewer grout lines. But how to lay large format tiles correctly requires different techniques
- Posted: December 13, 2025Read more »
Right, you've measured your room, ordered your tiles, and now you're wondering how much grout you actually need. It's a fair question, and getting the answer wrong means either running out mid-job or having bags
- Posted: December 12, 2025Read more »
Installing outdoor porcelain tiles change your patio, terrace, or garden path into a low-maintenance, all-weather space. This guide covers four installation methods, pedestals, grass, concrete, and sand, so you can
- Posted: December 11, 2025Read more »
Laying porcelain floor tiles yourself can save hundreds of pounds and give you a professional-looking finish, if you know what you're doing. This guide walks you through every step, from prepping your subfloor to grouting, so you can tackle your kitchen, bathroom, or hallway with confidence.
- Posted: June 15, 2023Read more »
When you’re ready to re-tile your bathroom, then you can avoid a lot of the common tiling problems by planning where to start; how you can tile internal and external corners while ensuring you have the correct tools and materials to hand. There’s rarely a problem if you can’t complete
- Posted: April 12, 2023Read more »
DISCLAIMER - This is a guide only and Tilesporcelain Ltd is not liable for the finished tiling project.
Cutting tiles is an essential part of tiling any room which is why honing your skills in this department will help you greatly. Becoming proficient
- Posted: April 04, 2023
- Posted: April 04, 2023Read more »
DISCLAIMER - This is a guide only and Tilesporcelain Ltd is not liable for the finished tiling project.













