Tiler in North London
Bathroom, kitchen and floor tiling, tiled and glass splashbacks, regrouting and resealing, across Islington and north London.
- Bathroom tiling
- Kitchen tiling
- Floor tiling
- Tiled & glass splashbacks
- Regrouting
- Resealing
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Need a tiler in north London?
Tiling done badly shows quickly: uneven edges, wandering grout lines, thin slivers of cut tile in the corners, and water finding its way behind the wall.
Most of a good tiling job happens before the first tile goes on. The surface has to be flat and sound, wet areas need waterproofing, and the layout needs setting out so the cut tiles at the edges are even and the pattern sits square to the room.
John tiles bathrooms, kitchens and floors across Islington and north London from his base in Holloway, N7. As a carpenter who also decorates, he can box in, make good and paint around the tiling too.
What tiling does John take on?
Bathroom tiling
Walls, floors and shower areas.
Walls and shower areas
Wet areas are waterproofed before tiling so water can't get behind the tiles and into the wall.
Boxing in
Pipework boxed in and tiled over as part of the same job.
Kitchen tiling and splashbacks
The wall behind the worktop takes the most splashes and the most attention.
Tiled splashbacks
Behind sinks, worktops and hobs, with neat cuts around sockets and edges.
Glass splashbacks
Toughened glass can't be cut once it's made, so it's measured precisely and ordered to size. See glazing.
Floor tiling
Kitchens, bathrooms and hallways. Tiled floors need a flat, solid base, and suspended timber floors usually need overboarding first so the tiles don't crack as the floor moves.
Regrouting and resealing
Mouldy or crumbling grout and failed silicone are the most common reasons a bathroom looks tired. Replacing them costs far less than retiling, and it's a common end-of-tenancy job for landlords and agents.
Why choose John for tiling?
Several trades, one person
Carpentry, decorating, tiling and glazing from one tradesman, so jobs don't stall waiting for the next trade.
Deal with John directly
The person you speak to is the person who does the job. No call centre, no franchise, no passing you on.
Materials sorted
John can source materials at a trade discount, or work with the ones you've already bought.
Local to N7
Based on Seven Sisters Road in Holloway, a short trip from anywhere in Islington and north London.
Choosing tiles for an older house
Large-format tiles look clean and modern but need very flat walls and floors, which older houses in Islington rarely have. Smaller tiles are more forgiving of walls that aren't quite true.
Natural stone needs sealing and more care than porcelain or ceramic. If you're not sure what will work, send John photos of the room and the tiles you like.
John can source tiles and adhesives at a trade discount, or fit tiles you've already chosen.
Where does John tile?
Based at 124 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway N7 6AE, and working across Islington and north London.
Questions answered
Can you tile over existing tiles?
It can work if the old tiles are firmly fixed and flat, but it adds weight and thickness. Removing them is often the better option. John will tell you which suits your wall after seeing it.
Can you just regrout my bathroom?
Yes. Regrouting and resealing is often all a bathroom needs to look fresh again.
Do you fit glass splashbacks?
Yes. Glass splashbacks are made from toughened glass, measured and ordered to size, then fitted.
Can you supply the tiles?
Either way works. John can source tiles at a trade discount, or fit tiles you've chosen.
Which areas do you cover?
Islington and north London, including Holloway, Highbury, Finsbury Park, Stoke Newington, Camden, Kentish Town, Hackney, Dalston, Crouch End and Haringey.