Large-format floor tiling
Big porcelain tiles show up any unevenness in a floor far more than small tiles do, so a dip or slope that's barely noticeable now can leave a hollow sound or a visible lip once large-format tiles are laid over it. Living areas and hallways are usually the biggest, most visible floors in the house, so getting this right matters.
What the job involves
Living areas and hallways in big porcelain, with the floor checked and levelled first.
What's included
- Floor inspection and levelling where needed
- Removal of old flooring or tiles
- Layout planning for open-plan rooms and hallways
- Cutting large-format tiles around doorways and fixtures
- Grouting and finishing
- Daily clean-up and dust sheeting during the job
What happens on a large-format floor tiling job
- Step 1:
Check the existing floor for dips, slope and condition
- Step 2:
Remove old tiles or flooring if present
- Step 3:
Level the floor before any new tile is laid
- Step 4:
Set out the layout so cuts fall in the least visible places
- Step 5:
Lay large-format tiles and finish with grout
Questions and answers
Will my room be properly square before you start?
We set the layout out on the floor with you before fixing anything down, which is where an out-of-square room gets picked up and planned around.
What if there's damage under the old tiles?
If we find water damage or rotten timber once the old tiles are up, we stop and show you before doing anything extra. One shower base we lifted had rotten timber underneath; it was rebuilt with a proper fall before re-tiling.
My floor has a dip or isn't flat. Will new tiles fix that?
Not on their own. We check the floor and level it first instead of tiling straight over the problem, which is how an uneven floor ends up flat under the new tiles.
Can you match a single broken tile instead of retiling the whole room?
Yes. We've replaced single cracked tiles, from a kitchen floor to patterned porch tiles, matching as closely as we can to what's already there.
Do we supply the tiles or do you?
Either. Tiles are supplied by you or ordered through us at cost, and the quote states which.
Which suburbs do you work in?
Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Aberfeldie, Strathmore, Niddrie, Airport West, Pascoe Vale South, Travancore and Keilor East.
How long does a bathroom or laundry take?
A laundry or toilet floor is typically done in a day or two. A full bathroom re-tile takes longer; we'll give you a timeframe with the written quote.
How the job is priced
A written, itemised quote follows an inspection of the floor and the tiles you've picked. Large-format jobs often need floor levelling first, which affects cost, along with room size, whether old flooring needs removing, and the tile size chosen.
The work we take on
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