Tiling guides

Everything you need to know before, during, and after your tiling project.

Planner guides

How to use Tile Cut Plan

Step-by-step guide — from empty room to PDF report in 2 minutes.

How to measure a room for tiling

Rectangular, L-shaped, and complex rooms — step by step.

Tile layout patterns explained

Straight, brick bond, herringbone, diagonal and more. Waste comparison.

How to calculate tile quantity

The complete formula with worked examples.

Tiling L-shaped & complex rooms

Step edges, corner cuts, and grid continuity.

Minimizing tile cutting waste

The one-third rule, pattern waste, and grid optimization.

Grout gap sizes — what to use

From 0.04" (1 mm) rectified to 0.4" (10 mm) outdoor. Design and technical guide.

Stereotomy — the science of tile cutting

From ancient stonework to modern algorithms.

For homeowners

What to ask your architect

Coordinating tile layout with walls, doors, windows, and fixtures.

Surface preparation before tiling

Substrates, primers, and levelling.

Ceramic tiles vs natural stone

Cost, durability, maintenance, and aesthetics compared.

Waterproofing wet rooms

Walls and floors — membranes, tanking, and standards.

Wall tiles vs floor tiles

Strength, slip resistance, and when you can swap them.

Tile materials and technologies

Ceramic, porcelain, glass. Smooth vs anti-slip. Rectified vs standard.

How to choose grout

Cement vs epoxy, colour matching, joint width, and maintenance.

Floor heating and ceramic tiles

Electric vs water systems, compatibility, installation sequence.

Thresholds between floors

Transition strips, level differences, design options.

Corner profiles

Inner and outer corners, trims, and mitre cuts.

Brass profiles for design accents

Adding warmth and luxury with metal trim.

How to clean grout gaps

Daily care, deep cleaning, and when to regrout.

For professionals

Finished floor level (FFL)

Why FFL matters and how to coordinate with other trades.

Outdoor tiling — golden rules

Slip prevention, drainage, and freeze protection.

Tile planning for contractors

Using the planner for client proposals and site planning.

Waterproofing treatments for stone

Sealing marble, granite, travertine, slate, and limestone.

Magnetic access doors in tiled walls

Invisible inspection panels — types, sizing, installation.