Basic Tiling

2 HOUR COURSE
Learn basic skills including setting out tiling work, different adhesives, tools, cutting tiles, tiling around difficult areas etc.

As they say, it’s all in the prep, in this case, prep is not just getting your tools ready. If your walls or floor are not square or level then laying your tiles requires much more thought. Cutting the tile is the easy part and mixing the adhesive or grout is no more difficult than baking a cake. Adding trim to tile edges, creating tile joints with symmetry to the surroundings and making sure all your tiles are level with each other make the difference between a botched job and one you are proud to show off.

Join us for an introductory class to uncover the mysteries of tiling.

Content score (practical/info-theory): 3/5

This is a skills-based class where students cut tiles and learn cutting equipment and techniques. We do not mix adhesive and lay any tiles in this class.

Learn the basics such as:

Preparing the room for tiling

Laying out your tiles and working out how many you need

Levelling the floor

How to cope with tiling difficult areas such as uneven walls

Explaining adhesives used for different surfaces

Demonstrating and examining all the tools required

Cut in straight &  curved lines, notching, removing the centre of a tile

Explaining tiling involving Borders, Diamonds, and Patterns

Spacers and Wedges

The use of edge trim around sills and corners

How to cut around windows and reveals

How to tile around sockets and switches

How to tile splash-backs

How to tile around pipes, showers, cabinets etc.