Floor tiling in Sheffield & Barnsley
Floor tiler in Sheffield & Barnsley
Kitchen, hallway, bathroom and open-plan floors, laid on a solid base. Timber floors get cement backer board bedded in adhesive and screwed down, so the tiles stay put.
- Backer board glued and screwed
- No plywood shortcuts
- Set out from the centre
- Dust kept out of other rooms
A tiled floor is only as good as what's under it
Floor tiling is where shortcuts show. Even a slight flex in the floor cracks grout and loosens tiles, often a couple of years after the job is done.
That’s why every floor I lay starts underneath: old tiles up, the subfloor checked, and timber floors made completely rigid before a single tile goes down. I tile kitchen, hallway, bathroom and open-plan floors across Sheffield and Barnsley, with 4 years’ experience behind every one.
Floors I tile
- Kitchen and hallway floors
- Bathroom and downstairs WC floors
- Conservatory floors
- Open-plan and living areas
- Timber floorboards, on glued and screwed backer board
- Large-format and patterned floor tiles
Why preparation matters
Floors that stay flat and solid
Floor problems start below the surface, so that's where I spend the time.
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Glued and screwed, every time
Backer board is bedded in tile adhesive and screwed into the floorboards, so it can't lift or shift.
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Doorways planned first
The floor is set out from the centre of the room, so thresholds and skirting get even cuts.
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Tiles sized to the room
Very large tiles in a small hallway mean more cuts and waste. I'll tell you before you buy.
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Adjoining rooms protected
Floor work spreads dust, so doorways and neighbouring floors are covered and cleaned at the end of each day.
Subfloor preparation
How I prepare a floor for tiling
I check the floor at the site visit, because what's under your feet decides the preparation.
Old floor tiles come up first, so I can see the surface underneath.
Timber floorboards get cement backer board. I bed each board in tile adhesive, then screw it down into the floorboards. The adhesive fills the gaps between board and floor and the screws pull it tight, so there's nothing left to flex.
That combination is what gives tiles a completely stable base.
Recent floor tiling projects
How I work
Tiling without the stress
I understand there can be worries when choosing a tiler. Here's how I keep the process simple, clear and stress-free.
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Get in touch
Call or send the form with a few photos. I reply the same day.
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Site visit & quote
I visit to measure up and check the surfaces, then send an itemised quote with materials, labour and start and finish dates.
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Preparation & tiling
Walls and floors are prepared properly first, then tiled with care. Your home is covered and tidied at the end of every day.
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Enjoy your new space
A beautifully finished space, built to last.
Floor quotes
What goes under your floor, on paper
Preparation is the part of a floor you never see once it's done, so I make sure it's on the quote. Every board and bag of adhesive is listed alongside the tiles.
Listed on your quote
- Floor tiles, backer board, adhesive and grout, each with a product link
- Separate materials and labour totals
- Time on site and proposed start and finish dates
- Notes on anything I can't check until the old floor is up
What changes the price
- Very large tiles, which are slower to cut and lay
- Rooms with lots of doorways, bays or units to cut around
- Timber floors that need backer board
- Old floor tiles that need taking up first
I reply to every enquiry the same day and visit to check the floor before quoting.
Get a free quoteWhat my customers say
What local homeowners say
Had our new kitchen tiled - a superb job by Rich - Professional and reliable. Attention to detail was incredible too. Top bloke - can't recommend highly enough!
R & A (Rich) have completed the tiling in our kitchen. The result is superb and we were kept up to date with the progress with pictures of the progress daily. Rich came to see us…R & A (Rich) have completed the tiling in our kitchen. The result is superb and we were kept up to date with the progress with pictures of the progress daily. Rich came to see us on 3 occasions, prior to starting to make sure exactly what we required, to measure up, advise on the number of tiles required and the colour of grout required. A 5 day expected project only took 4 because of the long hours Rich worked. He actually offered to only charge for 4 days, but I would not hear of it because of the expertise and professional of the work carried out. He only completed in 4 because of the long daily hours he had been working. There are pictures of our kitchen on the site and you will agree, it looks brilliant. I rated the work 5 out of 5 and I am pleased to take up his offer of coming to mop the floor once a week. !!!!! Our house was left spotless upon completion of the job, thanks again Rich,
Rich was able to fit me in quite last minute to tile my kitchen which was greatly appreciated with friends visiting the weekend after the job. He came over the day after the…Rich was able to fit me in quite last minute to tile my kitchen which was greatly appreciated with friends visiting the weekend after the job. He came over the day after the initial enquiry and provided a quote I was happy with, and discussed timescale and materials needed. Rich was able to purchase grout, adhesive etc on my behalf which was great. The evening before the job started he visited to do a final survey and discuss options. For the job itself Rich was punctual, efficient and generally brilliant to work with - problem solving along the way with regular photo and video updates along the way. Really impressed with the service and finished results - had lots of compliments! Highly recommend.
Get a free floor tiling quote
Tell me which rooms, and what the floor is now if you know (floorboards, concrete or old tiles). I reply the same day.
- Free, itemised quote
- I reply the same day
- Photos help me understand the job
- Sheffield, Barnsley, Penistone & surrounding areas
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Floor tiling FAQs
Floor tiling questions
Can you tile over floorboards?
Yes. I lay cement backer board bedded in tile adhesive, then screw it into the floorboards. That gives the tiles a completely stable base.
Why not just use plywood under floor tiles?
Plywood isn't a sufficient base for tiles, and cement board that's only screwed down can still move. Either way the floor flexes, and the tiles come loose or crack within a few years. Gluing and screwing the board is what stops that.
How much does floor tiling cost in Sheffield?
It depends on the size of the room, the tile size, how many cuts are needed and what the floor needs before tiling. Your itemised quote lists every material with a link, plus labour and start and finish dates.
Can you tile over my existing floor tiles?
I take existing tiles up and prepare the floor underneath rather than tiling over them. I'll check the floor at the site visit and explain what it needs.
Which tiles are best for a hallway floor?
A hallway takes more foot traffic than any other room, so pick a tile made for floors. Beyond that the choice is yours. I'll flag it if a large tile will mean lots of cuts around doorways.
How do you avoid thin cuts at doorways?
I set the floor out from a centre line and check where the tiles finish before fixing any. If a doorway or wall would get a thin sliver, I move the start point by half a tile.
Can you run the same floor through several rooms?
Yes. That's where setting out matters most. I plan from a centre line across the whole area so the lines run straight through each doorway.
Areas I cover
Your local tiler across Sheffield, Barnsley and beyond
I tile homes across Sheffield, Barnsley, Penistone, Stocksbridge, Oxspring and Huddersfield.
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