The Tile Guide

Tiles and tiling for UK homes

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Every guide we've published, newest first.

A dated bathroom with white wall tiles and a small sink, ready for retiling

Can You Tile Over Existing Tiles?

Can you tile over existing tiles? When it works, what to check first (bond, weight, level), how to prepare the surface, and when to strip the old tiles instead.

7 November 2026Black and white chequered floor tiles with a floor drain in one corner

Slip Ratings for Floor Tiles Explained

Slip ratings for floor tiles explained: pendulum test values (PTV), R9 to R13 ramp ratings, barefoot A, B and C ratings, and choosing tiles for a wet floor.

7 November 2026Glazed red wall tiles with neat white grout lines below a blue border

How to Choose Grout for Floor and Wall Tiles

How to choose grout for floor and wall tiles: the BS EN 13888 classes (CG1, CG2, W, A, RG), joint widths, showers, heated floors and getting an even colour.

7 November 2026Close-up of beige travertine wall tiles with a natural porous texture

How to Seal Natural Stone Tiles

How to seal natural stone tiles: why stone needs sealing, sealing before grouting, invisible or colour-enhancing sealers, and how to clean and reseal.

7 November 2026Large polished marble-effect floor tiles laid with fine grout lines

Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles: What Is the Difference?

Porcelain or ceramic tiles? How they differ on water absorption under BS EN 14411, where each works best, and what it means for adhesive, cutting and weight.

7 November 2026

Our first guides are on their way. In the meantime, take a look at the tile standards.