Laying the tiles across the room, not along it, makes the narrow space feel wider. Movement joints were added along its length.
Project overview
Layout can change how a room feels.
A long utility room and laundry corridor in warm-toned porcelain, laid to make the narrow room feel wider.
Project scope
- 01Warm-toned porcelain floor
- 02Tiles laid across the room
- 03Movement joints along the length
- 04Laundry corridor continuation
How the work is done
A controlled sequence, not guesswork on the wall.
Every stage is checked before the next begins — the finish is only as good as the work underneath it.
- 01
Assess the substrate
Check flatness, junctions, fixtures and wet-area readiness before the layout is committed.
- 02
Set out the complete room
Balance tile courses and control visible cuts, corners and transitions.
- 03
Fix and align
Maintain adhesive transfer, consistent joints and alignment across adjoining surfaces.
- 04
Finish and inspect
Complete grout, movement joints, silicone and a final cleaning check.
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