fbpx
Aurees Tiles Adelaide logo
All Tiles
Room
  • Stylish tiles Adelaide showroom
  • Adelaide tiles designs
  • Tiles Adelaide style
  • Tiles for an Adelaide home
  • Design of Adelaide tiles
Look
  • Luxury tiles Adelaide feature
  • Tiles for a home in Adelaide
  • Modern tiles Adelaide showroom
  • Adelaide home with tiles design
  • Luxury tiles Adelaide interior
Colour
  • Tiles in an Adelaide home
  • Modern tiles Adelaide
  • Grey tiles in Adelaide
  • Contemporary tiles Adelaide showroom
  • Adelaide tiles style
Application
  • Tiles in an Adelaide home
  • Modern tiles Adelaide
  • Grey tiles in Adelaide
  • Contemporary tiles Adelaide showroom
  • Adelaide tiles style
Premium Italian Tiles
April 28, 2023

DIY Tiling: Don’t Try It Before Reading These Tips From the Experts!

Tiles can completely change the look of any space. That is why tiling is a staple in any interior design magazine. In addition, tiling can be one of the homeowners' most rewarding DIY projects with the right tips.

 

Do not be afraid to explore tiling projects yourself. With the right tips, tiling can go smoothly. You will be amazed at what you have accomplished. To help you with your first tiling project, here are a few tips:

 

Get the Right Tools and Materials

 

One of the first tips for any DIY project is to fully prepare before starting the work. Tiling requires special tools and materials. But, of course, it all depends on the unique requirements of your project.

 

However, these are some essential tips you will need to get started. From grout and adhesives to a tile cutter, a level, and a clean bucket, prepare a list of all your tiling needs.

 

Larger tiles require less work.

 

If you are new to tiling, start with a project that involves larger tiles. Following these tips will save you much time and effort on your tiling project. However, more oversized tiles take up more space. So, you will need to install fewer tiles with fewer grout lines.

 

Dry-Lay Tiles

 

Most tiles can be installed in various ways. However, planning the layout before starting the real tiling work would be best. One of the best tips is to lay the tiles dry to see how they will make the space look. These tips will let you get creative and try various designs and styles.

 

Prepare the Subfloor

 

Before starting the tiling installation, you need to prepare the base first. Getting the floor flat and level is one of the most critical tiling tips. Tiling on a wavy floor is a nightmare, resulting in disastrous results.

 

Do Not Grout Immediately

 

As you might have noticed, all tiling tips are about the details. Grout is one of the essential tiling details that many people tend to overlook. Choosing a suitable grout is as necessary as selecting the right tiles.

 

Other grout tips involve waiting for the tiling adhesive to dry completely. Grouting on wet adhesives can make a mess. The tiles might move out of place and destroy your masterpiece.

 

Buy the Right Tiles

 

Of course, finding suitable tiles is one of the first tiling tips you should follow. At Aurees Tiles, we have an extensive range of competitively priced tiles. Our team can help you choose suitable tiles and buy the right amount for your project.

 

They can also provide you with valuable DIY tiling tips. At our showroom, you will also find an extensive range of tools, adhesives, and tiling equipment.

 

Make your tiling project effective and hassle-free. Visit our store for more expert tips!

Recent News
Grout and Tile Maintenance: How to Keep Tiles Adelaide Looking New
Go into any Adelaide home five or 10 years after the tiles were laid, and you will usually hear one of two stories. In the first, the floor and walls still look as new as the day they were put down. The second is that the tiles themselves are fine, but the grout tells another […]
Read more >>
Kitchen Tiles Adelaide: Splashback and Floor Combinations That Work Together
Splashback and floor tiles are usually chosen weeks apart, sometimes by different people, and often at entirely different stages of a kitchen renovation. The floor gets locked in early, before the layout is even finalised, while the splashback is picked much later, once the benchtop and cabinetry are already installed. The result, more often than […]
Read more >>
Porcelain Benchtops and Splashback Tiles: The Adelaide Kitchen Trend Gaining Ground
There’s a clear shift in what people choose for their kitchens these days. It's no longer just splashback tiles behind the stove; now, large porcelain slabs do double duty as both a benchtop and a splashback, wrapping around the kitchen as one continuous surface. It’s not really a passing trend borrowed from a renovation show. […]
Read more >>
Entry and Living Room Tiles Adelaide: Making the First Impression Last
Look for furniture that can withstand the coastal elements. Untreated steel and lower-grade stainless steel are more prone to corrosion, whereas teak, powder-coated aluminium and 316 stainless steel are all excellent. Consider how exposed your outdoor area is to the wind. Heavier or lower-profile furniture is usually a better choice for open locations, while lighter […]
Read more >>
Why Modern Bathrooms Start With the Right Tile Choice (Not Fixtures)
Ask most people where they start when renovating a bathroom, and the answer is usually the same. They talk about tapware. They obsess over the vanity, too. They spend hours comparing matte-black fittings to brushed-nickel fittings. It's understandable — fixtures are visible, tactile, and easy to shop for. But it's the wrong starting point. When […]
Read more >>
How to Design a Bathroom That Still Looks Good in 10 Years
There’s a particular kind of regret that shows up in bathrooms. It’s usually not about craftsmanship. It’s the colour. The pattern. The fixture that felt exciting the day it was installed, but within a few short years, felt strangely dated. Bathrooms are expensive to renovate and disruptive to redo. So, the real question isn’t “what’s […]
Read more >>
Matte vs Gloss Bathroom Tiles: What Actually Works in Real Homes
Walking into a tile showroom and choosing between matte and gloss is a simple style choice. One seems soft and modern. The other is fine and polished. Either way, you’ll be pleased with your choice. And then the tiles go into a real bathroom, and that's when it gets real. Most mornings, the floor is […]
Read more >>
Large Format Bathroom Tiles: The Secret to Luxury Hotel-Look Spaces
Walk into almost any luxury hotel bathroom, and there’s a feeling that hits before anything else does. The room feels calm. Open. Almost weightless. There is no tiny mosaic grid demanding your attention, and if you can see the grout lines at all, they sit quietly in the background rather than separating the space into […]
Read more >>