Tiles Tiles Tiles! Where do I start with my tiling project?!

Some simple steps to get you started on your tiling project!

It can super hard to figure out what to do and where to start when beginning a new tiling project. Whether that be floor tiling in a new home, undertaking a bathroom renovation or organising tile repairs. There are a few key things that need to be considered to ensure your job goes smoothly and that you get the end result that you are after.

Ideas!

First of all its a great idea to have a strong vision of what you are wanting from your tiling project. You might already have a clear vision of what you are after which is great! OR you may need some help understanding current design trends or what might suit your space the best which we are more than happy to help you with! We work with some of the major tile suppliers in Adelaide to get the latest modern tiles and best prices for our customers.

Work out how many tiles you need

Now you need to work out how many tiles you will need. It is important to make sure that you order plenty of tiles to accommodate for wastage so that you don’t run out of tiles at any stage. There is nothing worse than getting almost to the end of a tiling project and running out of tiles, especially if the same tiles can’t be sourced again! So, make sure you work with us to determine exactly how many tiles you will need for your job.

What else do I need?

Next step in getting this tiling project up and running is working out what other items you will need in order to finish the project. Baths, vanities, tapware, toilets, shower screens… There are many great suppliers in Adelaide and so many options to choose from. Will you choose a back to wall toilet, wall hung vanity or maybe a heated towel rail. It’s great to compile a list of the items you think you might need and make some selections prior to your job commencing.

Get Booked In

Well you now know what you want to achieve, what tiles you would like to use & you’ve made your selections. The next step is getting your tiling project booked in! We might be biased we truly believe we are the best in the business and would love to help you with your next project! Have a read of our True Local reviews to see what our customers think: http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/best-adelaide-tilers/glenelg

November 22, 2015November 24, 2015

Laundry in the kitchen: Space Invader OR Space Saver?

Laundry in the kitchen: Space invader OR Space saver?!

House lots are getting smaller and gone are the days of a ¼ acre block with 4-5 bedroom homes with monster bathrooms & massive oversized laundries (well for most of us anyway!) #sigh

These days every bit of space needs to be used effectively so that you have more room to actually live your life in!

The Brits have been onto this for years with their space saving idea of a ‘european laundry’ which essentially incorporates the washing and drying facilities into the kitchen cabinetry and uses the sink plumbing and waste.

This is now trending in Adelaide as the search for space has become more of a big deal!

The benefit of having your laundry hidden in the kitchen is not only a space saver and potentially more convenient but the cost of actually building the laundry, timber framing, electrical, plastering, screeding, waterproofing, tiling the floors, tiling the walls, building the cabinetry (& the list goes on), these costs are all saved!

That’s more living space for you and more money in your pocket to furnish it!

A european laundry is an especially cost & space saving option when renovating a unit or townhouse where the space in your bathroom/wet area is particularly limited. By incorporating your laundry into your kitchen, you give yourself precious space to work with to make your bathroom wow!!

#winning

#laundrylyfe

November 20, 2015November 24, 2015

Floor tiling your living areas!

Floor tiling – choose to be on trend in your living spaces!

So you’ve bought a house!
That’s fantastic! Buying your first home or trading up to a bigger home is an exciting time!

But you know that if your offer was accepted, there would definitely be a handful of renovations that you would have done prior to moving in.

Often older houses are bought with carpet through the living areas – well that’s usually the first thing to go.

Modern homes have open plan living areas with hard floor coverings. Large format floor tiles are ideal for these spaces as tiles are hard wearing in high traffic. High gloss floor tiles often brings light into the house where carpet wouldn’t.

Floor tiling is a simple procedure for areas that were once previously carpeted. Usually you will find the concrete slab is in good condition. After the carpet and edge trim has been removed, it will be easily ready for priming prior to floor tiling.

Replacing carpet with floor tiles is also a great choice to reduce allogens in the home. With many Australian households struggling with at least one member with allergies &/or asthma this is more important than ever!

So if you are renovating your home and thinking about tiling your floors, put down your Vogue Magazine, sip the last of your vegan soy latte & feel good about yourself because floor tiling is on point & on trend!

#floortiling

#veganlattes

November 11, 2015March 6, 2017

Bathroom Renovation – choosing the best wall tile

Bathroom Renovation – choosing the best wall tile…

Over 40% of household water is used in the bathroom!!

Wow! Standard shower heads use about 15-25 litres of water every minute! So if you’re having a 10 minute shower thats a whopping 250 litres of water being used every day in your bathroom and that’s just for 1 person having 1 shower per day!!

Fair to say that your bathroom is taking a beating! High water usage, dirt & grime & all those products that we use to keep us smelling like a pomegranate can all take its toll on everything in your bathroom from tiles to grout & silicone.

With this in mind, its no wonder that the modern bathroom wall tile has gone from a 150 x 150mm square to the most popular tile of 2015 a 300 x 600mm wall tile!

But how does this help you & why is it great for the longevity of your new bathroom renovation??

It’s the grout!

Effectively the modern 300 x 600mm wall tile covers the same area as 6 old 150 x 150mm wall tiles which cuts out all of the internal grout lines!

Modern bathroom grout has come a long way in the past 30 years but grout is still the first sign of an ageing bathroom.

Limiting your grout lines will make your bathroom renovation stay looking modern, fresh & new for longer & on top of that, it’s so much easier to clean a tile than a grout joint!

So, when your undertaking your next bathroom renovation we suggest a 300 x 600mm wall tile! Check them out at Beaumont Tiles Edwardstown! & if you tile with us we’ll bargain 10-20% off the retail price of your tiles and put that $$ straight back into your pocket!

Best Adelaide Tilers – Best Bathroom Renovations! Call today for a free quote 0431 856 218

November 11, 2015March 6, 2017

Bathroom Styling – some helpful tips & tricks

How to style your newly tiled bathroom!

We LOVE completing bathroom tiling & full renovations as they can increase the value of your property and create a beautiful space that you and your family can enjoy using. We have completed hundreds of bathroom tiling and complete renovation jobs over the years all over Adelaide! From Glenelg to Plympton to Aberfoyle Park to Kensington Gardens to Morphettville & everywhere in between! In our vast experience fresh, clean and simple is best when it comes to tile choices and this usually translates to crisp large format white wall tiles and standard grey or brown 300x300mm floor tiles.

This creates a beautiful foundation to style your newly renovated bathroom in the current trends with soft furnishings, light fittings and even artwork! Add some beautiful candles, fresh flowers & artisan soaps to create a really special stand-out space! To add colour, incorporate some bright towels and pot plants – get those creative juices flowing and make your very own beautiful bathroom sanctuary!

Here are some simple example of how you can style your newly tiled bathroom!

Call us today for a free quote for your tiling or complete renovation 0431 856 218.