Walls, floors and wet areas · Dubai

Tiling Works in Dubai

Good tiling works start long before the first tile goes down. The base has to be flat, wet areas need waterproofing, and the layout has to suit the cabinets and fixtures. So we plan the tiling with the joinery. A tiling subcontractor we have worked with for years then lays it under our contract.

Walls and floors Kitchens, bathrooms and living areas.
Set out first Cuts planned around joinery and doors.
Wet areas Waterproofing checked before tiling.
One contract Tiling managed with your other trades.

Where we tile

Tiling works in a renovation

Most tiling works we handle are part of a larger renovation. For example, a kitchen needs a new splashback, while a bathroom needs walls and floors. Because the tiles meet the cabinets, vanities and worktops, the order of work matters.

We commonly tile:

kitchen splashbacks and floors
bathroom walls, floors and shower areas
laundry and utility rooms
living areas, hallways and entrances
office tea points, washrooms and receptions

For full room projects, see kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation.

Preparation

How we prepare for tiling works

Check the base

A floor that is out of level shows every joint. So we check the screed or old tiles first.

Remove or overlay

Old tiles sometimes stay as a base. However, loose or hollow tiles must come out first. Our demolition works team handles removal.

Waterproof wet areas

Showers and bathroom floors get a waterproofing layer before tiling, then a check before the tiles go on.

Set out the layout

We start from the most visible line, such as a doorway or a worktop, so cut tiles land where you notice them least.

Coordinate fixtures

Wastes, taps and sockets are positioned before tiling, so the cuts are planned rather than improvised.

Grout and seal

The right grout and a sealed edge at every joint with the joinery keep water out.

Choosing tiles

Tile size, finish and layout

Large-format porcelain makes a room look calmer, because it has fewer joints. However, it needs a very flat base and careful handling. Smaller tiles, on the other hand, follow a sloped shower floor more easily.

Finish matters too. Polished tiles look striking, but they show marks and can be slippery when wet. Therefore, we suggest matt or textured tiles for bathroom floors.

Before you buy tiles, send us the size and the room. We will check the layout and the quantity, including spares for cuts and future repairs.

Tiles meet joinery at almost every edge. For example, a kitchen splashback sits on the worktop, while a vanity sits against the wall tiles. So we fit the joinery and tiling in an order that gives clean, sealed joints.

Process

How tiling works run

Survey We check the base, the drainage and the fixtures.
Selection Next, you confirm the tiles, grout colour and layout.
Preparation Then the base is levelled, and wet areas are waterproofed.
Setting out After that, the layout is marked from the key lines.
Tiling The tiles are laid, cut and grouted.
Finishing Finally, joints are sealed and the joinery is fitted.

Building work in Dubai follows the Dubai Building Code, alongside any rules your building or community sets.

Budget

What affects the cost of tiling works

We price tiling works from the measured area and the condition of the base. The main factors are:

the area of walls and floors
tile size, since large formats take longer to lay
removal of old tiles and levelling
waterproofing in wet areas
patterns, borders and niches

Tiles themselves vary widely in price, so we quote the labour and materials as separate lines. As a result, you can compare options easily.

Before we visit, send photos of the room, rough sizes and the tiles you like.

Questions

Tiling works FAQs

Can you tile over existing tiles?

Sometimes, if they are sound and level. However, we usually remove tiles in wet areas, so the waterproofing can be checked.

Who chooses the tiles?

You do. Before you order, however, we check the size, finish and quantity against the room.

Who lays the tiles?

A tiling subcontractor we have worked with for years, under our contract and our programme.

Do you only tile as part of a renovation?

Mostly, yes. Tiling is usually part of a kitchen, bathroom or room renovation.

Related renovation services

Bathroom renovation Vanities, tiling and fixtures.

Kitchen renovation Cabinets, worktops and splashbacks.

Plumbing works Wastes and supplies before tiling.

Demolition works Removing old tiles and fixtures.

Start with photos

Tell us about your tiling works

Send photos, rough sizes and the tiles you have in mind. We will then check the base and arrange a visit.

You can also use the contact form and attach photos with rough sizes.