Tile types
Porcelain is dense, hard-wearing and low-maintenance. Ceramic is lighter and well suited to walls. Natural stone offers unique character but needs sealing. Mosaics are ideal for curves, niches and wet-room floors.
Based in Deptford, London SE8 · covering London & Surrey
Floor and wall tilingfrom an Italian-trained tilerin Deptford & across London
Flat floors, straight lines, balanced cuts and joints that stay intact. Tiling is Emanuele's trade, learned in Italy and refined over more than 20 years, and it shows in every room.
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- 20+Years' experience
- 5.0Google rating
- 30/35/35Staged payments
- £5mPublic liability cover
- FreeNo-obligation quotes
Overview
Floor & Wall Tiling, explained
What it is
Floor and wall tiling covers preparing surfaces, planning the layout, cutting and fixing tiles, grouting and sealing. It applies to bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, living spaces and commercial areas.
Who it's for
Homeowners renovating a room, landlords replacing damaged tiling, and businesses that need hard-wearing, easy-clean surfaces.
When you need it
When tiles are cracked, loose or dated, when you're renovating a room, or when you want a durable surface in a high-traffic or wet area.
Why it pays to use a specialist
The difference between average and excellent tiling is in the preparation and planning. A flat substrate, full adhesive coverage and a layout planned from the centre of the room are what make tiling look deliberate and last.
The cost of getting it wrong
What happens when this is left or rushed
Badly laid tiles rarely fail all at once; they deteriorate tile by tile.
Hollow, loose tiles
Tiles fixed with dabs of adhesive instead of full coverage sound hollow and break under load.
Cracking
Tiles on an unprepared or moving surface crack along their length.
Lippage
Edges that don't sit flush catch the light and your feet.
Unbalanced layouts
Thin slivers at walls and doors make a room look poorly finished.
Common mistakes we're called in to fix
- Tiling over an uneven or unstable surface.
- Starting from one wall instead of planning the layout from the centre.
- Using the wrong adhesive for large-format or natural stone tiles.
- Skipping movement joints in larger floor areas.
- Grouting too soon or choosing grout unsuited to the area.
Our process
Five clear steps, start to finish
- Step 1
Visit & measure
We look at the surfaces, discuss tile choices and measure up.
- Step 2
Preparation
Surfaces repaired, levelled and primed for the tile type.
- Step 3
Setting out
Layout planned for balanced cuts and aligned lines.
- Step 4
Fixing
Tiles fully bedded with suitable adhesive and consistent joints.
- Step 5
Grout & finish
Grouted, sealed where needed and cleaned ready to use.
What you get
The result you're paying for
Tiling that looks intentional
Planned layouts with symmetrical cuts and aligned grout lines.
Long-lasting surfaces
Proper preparation and full adhesive coverage reduce cracking and loosening.
Easy to clean
Tight, consistent joints and suitable grout.
Any size or style
From mosaics to large-format porcelain and natural stone.
Clear payments
30% to book, 35% at halfway, 35% on completion.
Trusted locally
Rated 5.0 on Google, with one customer calling Tilermate the best tiler in London.
In detail
Materials, methods and options for floor & wall tiling
Large-format tiles
Large tiles create a seamless look with fewer joints, but need a very flat surface and careful handling. They're less forgiving of poor preparation than smaller tiles.
Patterns and layouts
Straight lay, brick bond, herringbone and feature walls each suit different spaces. We'll plan the pattern around the room's focal points such as doors, windows and fittings.
Residential and commercial tiling
In homes, the focus is often on design and detail. In commercial spaces, durability and slip resistance come first. We tile across London and Surrey, including Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Greenwich and Bromley.
What affects the cost of floor and wall tiling
No two projects are priced the same, which is why we don't publish fixed prices. The main factors are the area to be tiled, the tile size and material, how much preparation the walls and floors need, the layout or pattern, and the number of cuts around fittings, windows and corners. The condition of what's already there matters too: a sound, flat surface is quicker to work on than one that needs repairing or rebuilding first.
The free quote visit is where these factors become clear. Emanuele will explain what's driving the price, flag anything that could change it once work starts, and give you a written quote so you can compare like for like. Payments are then staged at 30% to book, 35% at halfway and 35% on completion, so your money follows the progress you can see.
Grout, silicone and long-term care
Grout fills the joints between tiles, but in corners and where tiles meet baths, trays and worktops, flexible silicone is used instead, because those junctions move slightly. Using grout where silicone belongs is a common reason for cracking in corners.
Keeping tiled surfaces in good shape is simple: clean regularly with a suitable cleaner, ventilate wet rooms, and deal with any cracked silicone promptly before water gets behind it. In bathrooms we install, grout or silicone failures caused by defective workmanship are covered by our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Where we work
We work across Central, West, South West and South East London, plus Surrey, including Mayfair, Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Richmond, Wimbledon, Clapham, Dulwich, Greenwich, Blackheath, Cobham and Esher. Popular areas for floor & wall tiling: Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Greenwich, Blackheath, Bromley. See every area we cover.
Why Tilermate
Why London homeowners choose Tilermate for floor & wall tiling
Emanuele Campoccia trained as a tiler in Italy from a young age and has more than 20 years of experience. Since 2014 he has worked across London and Surrey on homes and commercial properties, and he still leads every project personally. When you call, you speak to the person responsible for the result, not a call centre or a salesperson.
Customers consistently mention the same things in their Google reviews: attention to detail, professionalism, clear communication and a clean, precise finish. Those reviews average 5.0, and several describe Emanuele checking not only his own work but that everything else on the project was done correctly.
The commercial side is kept simple. Quotes are free and written. Payments are staged at 30% to book, 35% at the halfway point and 35% on completion, so you're never paying far ahead of the work. Tilermate Interiors Ltd carries public liability insurance of up to £5 million, and bathroom installations come with a 2-year workmanship warranty from handover.
We work Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm, on planned projects only. That focus means each job gets proper preparation and attention rather than being squeezed in between emergency call-outs.
Our work
Recent floor & wall tiling projects
FAQ
Floor & Wall Tiling: your questions answered
Can you tile over existing tiles?
Sometimes, if the existing tiles are firmly fixed and the extra height is acceptable. In most renovations we recommend removing them so the surface can be properly checked.
How long does tiling take?
It depends on the area, tile size and preparation needed. You'll get a timeline with your quote.
Is tiling covered by your warranty?
Tiling carried out as part of a bathroom installation is covered by our 2-year workmanship warranty, including loose or debonded tiles caused by installation workmanship.
Do you tile kitchens and hallways too?
Yes, floor and wall tiling throughout the home, plus commercial premises.
Are you a tiler in South London?
Yes. We're based in Deptford, SE8, and work across London and Surrey.
How much will my project cost?
Every project is priced individually after a free visit, because size, materials and the condition of the existing room change the cost. You get a clear written quote before any work starts, with no obligation.
How do payments work?
30% deposit to book your start date, 35% when the job is halfway, and the final 35% on completion. You are never asked to pay far ahead of the work that has been done.
Are you insured?
Yes. Tilermate Interiors Ltd carries public liability insurance of up to £5 million.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
No. We focus on planned renovation and installation work, Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm. That focus is what lets us give each project proper attention.
Get tiling that looks right on day one and still does in ten years
Book a free visit and get a clear written quote.
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