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Tile Installation & Care

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How to Prepare a Wall for Tiling (Step-by-Step + Top Tips)

TL;DR: How to Prepare a Wall for TilingSurface Condition: Ensure the wall is clean, dry, plumb, and strong enough to support the combined weight of your chosen tiles and adhesive.Preparation Steps: Remove all old fittings, repair structural damage to plasterboard, and use an industry-compliant synthetic primer.Wet Area Protection: Always install a dedicated waterproofing backing or tanking system in wet zones to secure the tiles safely. Preparing your walls for tiling is simple and hassle-free with our no-nonsense guide at the ready. For DIYers looking to take on a tiling project,... Read More

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How to Drill Through Tiles: 4 DIY Tips To Try

Using tiles on your walls and floors is a great way to give your home interior updates added practicality and longevity.  However, all that time spent choosing the perfect tile shade, material and shape (not to mention installing them with exacting precision) could be wasted if you don’t get the finishing touches right.  We’re talking about those small yet important jobs that involve drilling your tiles to fix things securely to walls and floors.  But that’s easier said than done without the right know-how.  After all of the effort that’s... Read More

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DIY Guide: Tiling a Kitchen Splashback

Whether you want to inject a touch of colour into your existing kitchen or you’re looking for some inspiration when choosing a new one, a tiled kitchen splashback is the ideal way to brighten up the heart of your home. In today’s post, we’re exploring how to tile a kitchen splashback. We’ll take you through the various kitchen tile ideas on offer when it comes to choosing a kitchen splashback, as well as the advantages of going for splashback tiles over alternatives like stainless steel splashbacks. We’ll even give you a... Read More

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The Ultimate DIY Guide on How to Tile Floors, Walls & More

Table of Contents Tiling Measurement Tips DIY Tiling: tools and essentials How to tile a wall How to tile a floor How to tile a staircase Common tiling mistakes to avoid Wondering how to tile correctly to pull off a home DIY project? You’re in the right place! This ultimate DIY guide is packed with practical advice on how to tile walls, floors, corners and more, helping you achieve your dream interior with minimal hassle. While the approach to tiling is similar whether you’re revamping a kitchen floor, a bathroom... Read More

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Preparing Your Home For Winter: Home Maintenance Checklist

With winter close to setting in, now’s the time to begin prepping your home through seasonal maintenance. Recently on the Tiles Direct blog, we covered how to achieve the winter aesthetic. But, winter home maintenance is also necessary to uphold practicality in interiors and exteriors through the colder season.  From broken boilers to frozen pipes, improper home maintenance can come back to haunt you during the winter – nobody wants a cold home. Slack winter home maintenance can also cost you more money from inefficient heating to costly part replacements... Read More

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The No-Nonsense DIY Guide: How To Tile A Garden

Table of contents Giving your garden a makeover isn’t just about the planting. There’s a good deal of hardscaping involved in the process, too.  One of these jobs may well be creating a beautiful tiled area for outdoor dining or neat pathways that guide you through the landscape. If your garden design includes one or all of these elements, tackling some of the hardscaping jobs (like outdoor tiling) yourself can be a great way to get stuck into your project while also saving you money. If you’ve never done anything... Read More

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The Spring Cleaning Guide: Easy Tips For A Fresh Interior

The clocks have gone forward, the evenings are getting lighter and the flowers are beginning to bloom.  For many, the first signs of spring bring with them a newfound positivity for the outside world. But for many homeowners, the emergence of spring means two dreaded words – spring clean.  But the spring clean doesn’t have to be feared. On the contrary, with the right spring cleaning ideas, this tiresome chore can become a great way to spend the day, embracing all the freshness and optimism that spring throws your way. ... Read More

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Spring Garden Ideas: Creating The Ultimate Outdoor Social Space

As the daffodils begin to bloom and the sun begins to sneak out, now could be just the right time to start thinking about sprucing up your outdoor space – and we have some modern garden ideas to get your creative juices flowing. From the fundamentals of garden layouts to ideas for small gardens, popular colour trends and more, we’ll help you create the ultimate outdoor social space that offers the perfect at-home haven for spring and summer. This all means, whatever happens in 2021 with social distancing and travel... Read More

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4 Signs of a Bad Tiling Job

A bad tiling job is a waste of time and money, and most importantly of all, can have a big impact on your overall interior style. Not only that, it can also become a safety hazard, with uneven surfaces having the potential to cause trips and falls. As lovers of tiles, the thought of a bad tiling job can keep us up at night! That’s why we’re here to offer a helping hand. Installing tiles can be a relevantly easy job when done correctly, but if you’ve tried your hand... Read More

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Tile Care 101: Identifying & Combating Mould

Mould is the enemy of every homeowner, landlord or tenant.  Mould can pose many health risks, including respiratory problems and allergic reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes. This is especially true if you touch or inhale any spores.  Therefore, properly maintaining your home through an optimised cleaning routine isn’t just important for your home’s aesthetic – it’s important for your health, too. That’s why today, we’re giving you the lowdown on combating mould – from how to identify and remove it, to ways to... Read More