The benchtop was 6 mm out of level along its length, so the first course was set from a laser line instead of the benchtop. That kept the courses level under the window.
Project overview
Simple tile, no room to hide.
A white subway tile splashback in a renovated workers’ cottage kitchen, with courses kept level under steel-framed windows.
Project scope
- 01White subway tile splashback
- 02Square tile around the sink
- 03Steel window sill returns
- 04White grout and silicone
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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