Professional tile fixing

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        Professional tile fixing  

Do you need a professional Tiling service for your...

• Office?
• Bed Room?
• Kitchen?
• Bath Room?
• Or your entire House Floor?

Here is a Professional

   However tiling is usually the last job to complete a new living room, bathroom or kitchen and a bad tiling job can really let the whole room down. Tiling isn’t quite as easy as it looks and the equipment used by our tilers costs several thousands of Naira to buy.

Why choose us? 

    We have offered a tile fixing service since 1998 and that need arose simply as we found when tilers were busy, they would sometimes increase their prices as they didn’t need the work.

•     Also to this day there are a huge amount of people with little or no skills offering tiling services. When something goes wrong customers had little or no chance of contacting them again, let alone getting someone to rectify a mistake.

     We as a company are open seven days a week and can be fully contacted (08035971756)  in numerous ways.  Any problems are can be dealt

with quickly and very efficiently.

What can we tile?We can tile almost anything.

 Our experienced tiling extends from domestic fireplaces to commercial nightclubs

We are flexible in work hours and will work with you to arrange the most suitable time providing we are fully insured in case problems arise.These floors are relatively new and need careful preparation to avoid costly mistakes. Screed floors made of this material cause a layer of lattice ( salts ) to rise to the surface and if they are tiled on too soon or not adequately prepared, failure is certain and the consequence is a full re-tile.


We will test the humidity of a screed, confirm it is dry enough to tile, or let it dry for longer, once dry enough we scrub the floor and apply a special neoprene primer to stabilize the floor. ONLY then would we tile.
 

What we need from you!

 If you decide to arrange for our tillers to install your tiles we have certain thing that we expect from you (normally this is in the small print but we would rather be upfront and honest)

The tiles must be paid for in advance of us starting, we would then unless there are any problems expect the balance of the labour to be paid to the installer at the point he is finished and you are happy and satisfied with the job.

Any problems must be reported to us as soon as possible, so that we can resolve any issues immediately.

 
If an area needs preparing before we start and you have agreed to carry out the work this must be done in advance. If we have to carry out additional work this would have to be charged for accordingly.

We must insist that the area we are working in is free from other workmen and we can carry out the work uninterrupted. (In the past we have been expected to tile a floor whilst the plasterer is plastering a ceiling overhead)

We will always try our best to accommodate if we are tiling your only way in or out of the property by making spaces as usable as possible

We will gladly price for the fixing of tiles that are not purchased from us. However we will not be held responsible for any issues such as damage or shortfall of quantity if we run out. We will also charge for having to come back and fix tiles that were not ready for us.

We will not fix using brands of adhesives/grouts not supplied by us. This is for various reasons which include Quality Guarantee and performance. 

How much will it cost?
We believe in having no hidden costs or unexpected charges.

When one of our team calls to give you your free quotation we will itemise everything that you will need, from the amount of adhesive and grout you require, to the cost of preparing the area before we start.  

This doesn’t however include any preparation work needed prior to tiling (e.g: Cement, boarding floors or removing old tiles) Other costs to think about that are not included in the costs are things like grout sealers trims etc.

call us: 08035971756 OR 08056829258

...we will always do the best......

Replacing a Broken Tile

You will want to replace broken or cracked tiles to maintain the appearance of a room. It is also important to replace them because damaged tiles can lead to leaks in the room, which can damage walls and floors, and may lead to mold problems and eventually structural damage.
Use a grout raker to remove the grout from around the edge of the broken tile (Image 1). Check for electricity or water supplies using a detector.
Weaken the tile surface further by drilling a number of holes through it (Image 2).
Use a club hammer and chisel to remove sections of the broken tile. Be sure to wear gloves and protective goggles (Image 3). Apply tile adhesive to the back of a tile using an adhesive spreader (Image 4).
Position the tile, checking that it sits flush. Use spacers to maintain grout gaps. When dry, remove the spacers and grout the joints (Image 5).
Reusing Broken Tiles
Before you dispose of the pieces of tile from your repair job, consider a few other options. Broken tile can be used for decorative mosaic elements in your home. Mosaic patterns can enhance flower pots, picture frames, and be used as part of a unique flooring design. If you are planning to have potted plants, broken tiles can be used as a bottom layer in the pot to help with drainage.

STEP 2

Regrouting
 When grout deteriorates over time, it can lose its color and waterproofing capability. Replacing grout can improve the appearance of a tiled room quickly and at low cost.
Remove the old grout from the joints using a grout raker, taking care not to damage tile edges (Image 1), and vacuum out the joints in order to remove all dust and debris (Image 2).
Regrout the joints, using a grout spreader (Image 3).

Reviving Tired Grout

Where grout has deteriorated in terms of color but not structure, a tube of grout reviver can be used to restore the grout to a clean, bright color.
Clean down the tiled surface thoroughly using a sponge and TSP solution (Image 1).
When the grout is dry, apply grout reviver along the joints (Image 2). Check the manufacturer's guidelines to see when to wipe off the excess grout reviver. Use a damp cloth (Image 3).

Step 4 

Re-Caulking

Junctions between tiles and other surfaces are normally sealed with latex caulk, which can deteriorate over time. Once a seal begins to allow water penetration, it must be replaced.
Scrape away the old sealant. A window scraper is ideal, or use a special sealant remover (Image 1).
Stick masking tape 1/8 in (4 mm) from each side of the joint (Image 2). This will ensure that the sealant will have straight edges.
Apply latex caulk along the gap, and smooth with a wetted finger (Image 3). Remove tape and smooth again if necessary.

Step 5

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

Removing a Damaged Shower Cubicle

If water seepage has caused the wall around a shower cubicle to decay, tiles will start to become loose. The steps here are for repairs on a stud wall. If the studs themselves are decaying, you will need to remove sections of the wall and rebuild as required.
Remove any cubicle walls or shower screens before you start, so that you have full access to the tiles (Image 1).
Use a scraper to remove loose tiles, and any tiles with decayed grout, until you expose a half-tile’s width of sound drywall (Image 2).
Cut a line at this height using a drywall saw. Be careful not to cut through any concealed electrical or water supplies (Image 3).
A drywall saw may be helpful for cutting through drywall adjacent to studs, which should not be pressure-treated (Image 4).
Use the claw of a hammer to remove old hardware (Image 5). Leave studs exposed for a few days, to dry. A heater may speed up this process.

Step 6

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

Replacing a Shower Cubicle

Cut a piece of cement-based, water-resistant board to size and screw it onto the studs (Image 1), and seal around the edges of the board with latex caulk using a caulk gun (Image 2).
Apply fiberglass tape to the joint between the new and old boards using tile adhesive (Image 3).
Apply tile adhesive and tile over the area to match the existing tiles, then regrout. Reapply latex caulk to tray and corner joints (Image 4).

Step 7

Preventing Water Damage

In most cases, a shower cubicle leaks because of poorly grouted tile joints, or because of degraded latex caulk around the shower tray or the shower screen.
Anywhere that a valve or pipe penetrates a tiled surface is also a potential point of weakness, and if even a small section of grout or caulk is missing, gradual water penetration may break down the wall structure and cause tiles to fall away from its surface.
The situation can deteriorate quickly if it goes unnoticed, so check these areas regularly for signs of damage or dampness. If you find any problems, tackle them immediately, using the techniques shown above.

  call us: 08035971756 OR 08056829258