Learning to tile | tile.co.uk blog posts

Ready for a kitchen or bathroom makeover but wondering if you need to go through the faff of tearing out all those existing tiles? Fear not, because this blog post, “can you tile over tile?” might just offer the solution! 

From installation and material options to costs and durability, we’ll take you through a comprehensive comparison of stick-on tiles and non-stick tiles. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a first-time homeowner, we’ll guide you in making the right choice for your dream project.

Find out the differences in appearance and uses between gloss tiles, matt tiles and polished tiles, as well as where to lay them.

Ever wondered what the differences between porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles are? Here's all the information you need to make the best choice for your tiling projects.

Discover expert tips for flawless floor tile cleaning! From natural stone floor tiles, ceramic floor tiles and porcelain floor tiles, learn how to keep your tiled floor beautiful.

Learn effective methods, best products, and practical DIY techniques to keep your tiles gleaming and fresh. Achieve spotless kitchen and bathroom tiles with our cleaning tips.

Lipping, or lippage, is when there's a height difference between laid tiles or when they don't look 'flush'. It can be a nightmare but don't worry; we've got you covered with some explanations for why it happens and some tips for how to stop your tiles sitting proud.

Tile spacers are really important for tiling. These mighty mini joint makers come in lots of different shapes and sizes with some even helping you level your tiles! In this guide, we give you the lowdown on what they are, how to use them and how to remove them.

This guide is all about how to tile your kitchen, bathroom or any other wall in your home. So slip on your DIY clothes, slap down the dust sheets and let’s get this show on the road!