Choosing bathroom tiles without the headache

Tiles make or break a bathroom. A few simple pointers take the stress out of choosing.

Simple tile tips Bathroom specialist Free advice

Tiles are one of the biggest style decisions in a bathroom, and the choice can feel overwhelming in a showroom. A few simple rules make it much easier.

Size, finish and colour

  • Size: bigger tiles mean fewer grout lines, so the room feels larger and is easier to keep clean. Small mosaics are handy for feature strips or curved areas.
  • Finish: matt or textured tiles on the floor give grip when wet, while a gloss finish on the walls bounces light around and wipes clean easily.
  • Colour: light shades open up a small room; a single feature wall or panel adds interest without going over the top.

How much to tile — and why fitting matters

You don't always need to tile floor to ceiling everywhere. Full height in and around the wet areas, with half-height or a splashback elsewhere, looks smart and keeps the cost sensible. Whatever you pick, it's the setting-out and prep that make tiling look right — straight lines, even spacing, proper waterproofing behind. That's where a good bathroom fitter earns their keep. Declan Gent tiles every job himself as part of the fit, and Dec's happy to help you choose.

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Get your bathroom fitted right

Call or text Dec on 07493 772609, or send a few details and he’ll get back to you.