It depends. Decos wall panelling is designed to be better than tiles, not cheaper than tiles. Walls need to be thoroughly prepared to take ceramic tiles, and this can be a quite significant cost on top of the installation and purchase costs. Waterproof wall panelling is much more forgiving and will go up over a variety of substrates without any preparation. It is also relatively easy to install so the average DIYer will be able to install wall panelling themselves.

Yes. The easy clean nature of waterproof wall panelling makes it ideal for use in kitchens. Care has to be taken when installing the panels near sources of direct heat such as open hobs. Ceramic tiles or a stainless steel panel should be used in this area or anywhere where the temperature rises above 50deg C.

Yes, in as much as condensation will not form on bathroom cladding as it is warm to the touch. It will not stop condensation - the only way to eliminate condensation is to extract it, either by use of an extractor fan or using a dehumidifier, and bathroom cladding will help this process. If you have a condensation problem it can be worth hiring a dehumidifier for a few weeks to see how much moisture it extracts from the air in your property.

Yes. All of our decos cladding can be used on ceilings, although some designs look better than others. What items will I need to fit the white gloss ceiling panels in my bathroom? will they also fix to artex? How do I fit the recessed lights, before or after installation of the panels? Thanks in advance! You can simply use our 'Superflex' silicone adhesive and a staple gun to fix the panels direct to your ceiling.

It depends. Waterproof wall panelling is designed to be better than tiles, not cheaper than tiles. Walls need to be thoroughly prepared to take ceramic tiles, and this can be a quite significant cost on top of the installation and purchase costs. Waterproof wall panelling is much more forgiving and will go up over a variety of substrates without any preparation. It is also relatively easy to install so the average DIYer will be able to install wall panelling themselves.

Yes. Providing the existing tiles are securely fixed and the extra thickness of the decos wall panelling does not interfere with the operation of existing fixtures such as bath taps, shower mixer valves, doors and architraves. Some older bathrooms have walls that are half tiled, and have been stuck on using cement.

Yes. The easy clean nature of waterproof wall panelling makes it ideal for use in kitchens. Care has to be taken when installing the panels near sources of direct heat such as open hobs. Ceramic tiles or a stainless steel panel should be used in this area or anywhere where the temperature rises above 50deg C.

Wall tiles (because they are not intended to be load bearing) are typically thinner, lighter and softer than floor tiles. Wall tile glazes are not designed to handle the abrasive forces from foot traffic. Increasingly, floor tiles are being applied to walls and this is no problem so long as the walls are strong enough to support their weight and proper ceramic tile installation methods are used. However, it is not usual to recommend using wall tiles in floor applications.

Tiles are ideal for use on feature walls. You can either tile the entire wall or render the wall and use tiles as a feature around shear descent waterfalls or water spouts.

Floor tiles are of a higher quality and hardness level than wall tiles, and can stand up to the floor environment. Grade or PEI rating 3, 4 and 5 are suitable for floor use. Floor tiles are designed to bear weight and endure foot traffic. Wall tiles are usually thinner to allow for easier more practical use.

No, they have softer biscuit and glazes, they can chip and crack in that environment. In most cases wall tiles do not have grade or PEI ratings, they are only suitable for wall applications.

Yes, floor tiles can be used on the wall. They are in most cases larger and thicker so consideration will have to be given to the thickness of architraves, scotias etc. In some cases the type of wall boarding will also need to be considered.

Each tile is made with a hanging notch on the back for easy installation. Pieces can also be framed or installed into almost any setting. House numbers have holes for easy installation with screws.

We sell our tiles by the square metre which means that the actual number in each square metre will not make a difference to the final price.

Flush Sinks in Granite Top - Granite counter top sink cutouts are not as I ordered. I ordered the sink cutouts on counter tops made for our kitchen to be made FLUSH with the sink bowls.The sink manufacturer specified this on the prep sink cutout for accessories but not on the two bowl sink. I ordered the two bowl to be flush as well to match.They had both sinks in house and I provided them detailed drawings for reference.The tops were delivered with a 3/16 reveal on both sinks.

Yes, provided that it is placed on frames fixed with deep screws reaching the coarse stucco. Notice that very often, behind wall tiles there may be a coat of plaster not firm enough for frames to be fixed on it. Nevertheless, it would be advisable to remove wall tiles because, if the wall suffers from dampness, it will probably start to come off and fall in the free space between the sheet and the wall.

Wall tiles are specifically made to for walls. The glaze applied is too soft and thin and the tile itself is more porous, making the tile softer and more prone to breakage with heavy foot traffic.

Tile Installation over Cracks - I am building a house in Florida, and the slab is a year old, and its cracked. Before I install the ceramic tile, should I use any kind of underlayment to prevent the tile from cracking, and if yes, what kind? Can I use roof paper as an underlayment? I will appreciate your answer, thank you! Old Thin-set Removal - The first floor of my house is currently comprised of carpet in the living areas and tile in the kitchen and major hallways.

they are not strong enough to take foot traffic. Their glaze is too soft and their clay body too porous.

Yes! We can enlarge your photo or art and make it into a variety of sizes and shapes. We can even help you figure out what sizes would look best in your space if needed.

Field tiles (wall tiles) are not suitable for use on the floor, they are generally not thick enough and the glaze is different, and not suitable for the floor. However, a floor tile, being thicker and manufactured for use on a floor, are more than adequate for use on the wall.

Yes, floor tiles are generally thicker and endure more traffic and weight. Wall tiles are thinner and have a glazed surface.

Yes! We can enlarge your photo or art and make into a variety of sizes and shapes. We can even help you figure out what sizes would look best in your space if needed.

The simple solution is to use a tile trim, which covers the exposed edges of the tiles and provides a smooth rounded profile. Tile trim is available in many colours to complement the tiles or grout. Please see the Advice section for further details. The best solution is to fit a door bar during tiling, which will protect the exposed edge of the tile and provide a safe sloping crossover between the two floors. Please see the Advice section for further details.

Only non-endangered, certified, and finest-grade exterior woods are carefully selected. The plastic bases are UV-resistant composition of polypropylene and polyethylene. The screws are marine-grade gavenized stainless steel. Snapping Deck Tile : a do-it-yourself product designed for the average homeowners.