Floor failures near appliances and thresholds
Tiles crack in front of a fridge or dishwasher because of point loading over a void left by spot-bedded adhesive. Solid bedding is the prevention.
Threshold cracks between kitchen and hallway are usually a missing movement joint where two structures meet. A trim or flexible joint here is not a compromise, it is correct practice.
Splashback and worktop junctions
The joint between a worktop and a tiled wall moves as the worktop expands. Grouting it rigidly guarantees a crack; it should be a flexible silicone joint, colour-matched.
Behind hobs, heat cycling is significant. Adhesive and grout should be rated appropriately and the substrate should be non-combustible where required.
Retiling around fitted units
Tiling only the visible areas saves money but leaves you locked in if units are ever changed. Where a kitchen may be replaced within a few years, we will discuss that trade-off honestly rather than assume.
Frequently asked questions
Do you tile kitchens as well as bathrooms?
Yes - kitchens, hallways, living rooms, boot rooms, walls and floors. Tiling is a core service, not a bathroom add-on.
Can you tile over an existing kitchen floor?
Where the existing floor is sound, flat, fully bonded and the height increase works with doors and appliance clearances, yes.
What tile suits a kitchen floor?
Porcelain with a suitable slip rating in almost all cases. It handles traffic, spills and cleaning chemicals far better than ceramic or stone.
Can you match a discontinued splashback tile?
Rarely exactly. We will usually suggest retiling to a natural break line rather than leaving an obvious patch.
Next step
Kitchen or bathroom, the same team does the tiling and the making-good.
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