Tiles & flooring materials

Tile choice depends on wear, wetness and cleaning. Vitrified tiles suit heavy foot traffic and ceramic tiles suit walls and lighter floors; give size, thickness, finish and slip resistance, particularly for wet areas. Flooring adhesive and grouting powder must match tile size, substrate and joint width, while skirting tiles are ordered by height and running length. Allow extra for cutting and breakage, and order from a single batch to keep the shade consistent.