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Tiler in Staines
Tilers turn a bare wall or floor into a finished, waterproof surface. Bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks and hallways are the most common jobs.
About Staines
Staines-upon-Thames is in the Spelthorne borough of Surrey, on the Thames close to the M25. It is a good spot for tradespeople who also cover Sunbury, Weybridge and the streets towards Heathrow. Staines is close to the Thames.
On a ground floor, ask whether a damp-proof layer is needed before tiling.
Staines is in Spelthorne, Surrey. If you cannot find the right tiler here, the nearby places Sunbury, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames and Molesey each have their own page below or in the full list.
What a tiler does
A tiler checks the surface is flat, plans where the cuts fall, fixes tiles with adhesive and then grouts and seals. Poor preparation is the main cause of cracks and loose tiles.
Jobs people often ask tilers to do:
- Fitting a kitchen splashback
- Wet room waterproofing and tiling
- Tiling over underfloor heating
- Laying outdoor patio tiles
- Replacing cracked tiles
Before you book a tiler
- In a shower or wet room the surface needs proper waterproofing (tanking) before tiles go on. Ask how it will be done.
- Order about ten per cent extra tiles for cuts and breakages, and keep a few spares for later repairs.
- Corners and the joint where the wall meets the bath should be flexible sealant, not hard grout.
- Ask who removes old tiles, and what is behind them. Old walls sometimes need repair first.
Find a tiler on Labora
- Start by opening Labora Tradesmen and making an account.
- Write up what you need from a tiler near Staines, as clearly as you can.
- When quotes arrive, check them against the questions above and choose.
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