Tiling
Capability
We are tiling experts providing high-quality residential and commercial tiling services to main contractors, developers and end-user clients across the UK offering a complete tiling solution from start to finish; undertaking site preparation, tiling, and applying grouts and sealants to give a perfect finish every time.
We have access to a plethora of manufacturers covering a large range of wall and flooring solutions for both the commercial and residential markets.
Below are some of the types of tiles we install as a contractor and additional related works:
- Ceramics and porcelain
- Large format porcelain
- Natural stone
- Marble
- Terrazzo
- Travertine
- Brick
- Pavers
- Tactiles
- Coping stones
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Sand and cement screed or latex for floor levelling
- Anti-slip treatment
- Movement and decoupling matting systems
- Trims
All our operatives are competent using products from the leading brands such as Mapei, Ardex, Larsen, Schluter.
The Team
We invest in our people and all of our operatives have as minimum two years trade experience, are able to tile floors, walls, stairs, skirting and columns and similar accurately and in line. Have knowledge and experience of fixing, grouting, adhesives and bedding methods. Are able to cut, set out tiles as instructed, and most have served an apprenticeship and/or NVQ Tiling Level 2 and/or Level 3.
Past Project Case Studies
Project Objectives:
The building is located at the top of Goswell Road, there are 94 apartments and 4 houses in the development, with commercial space at the ground floor currently occupied by Virgin Active.
The main facades consist of a range of materials including: brick, render, copper, timber, and aluminium curtain walling. The objective of the project to replace all non compliant material with fire rated materials whilst causing minimal disruption to existing tenants.
Works done:
Excluding brick and copper facades, all other façade systems were removed and replaced as they did not meet current fire rating standards. In addition to this, all timber decked balconies, rendered soffits and cavity barriers were also to be replaced:
- Stripped the existing non fire rated External Wall Insulation System 1500m2
- Install new External Wall Insulation 1500m2
- Plasterboard Soffits 300m2
- Balcony Decking 500m2
- Aluminium Wall Cladding 100m2
- Removal & Replacement of electrical fittings, balustrades, water pipe work and other fixtures and fittings.
Project Information:
Date: Jan-May 2024
Client: Formation Design & Build Ltd
Project Outcomes: The works were completed on time with minimal disruption to the existing residents.
Lessons Learnt:
- Create a movement of materials plan prior to project commencement.
- Undertake daily cleanliness and tidiness audits.
- Keep residents up to date with project progress.
