The concrete slab had a 9 mm dip across the dining area. A self-levelling compound was poured before tiling, so the large tiles sit flat with no rocking.
Movement joints were placed at the doorways and hidden along a grout line.
Project overview
One floor, one grid, from the island to the doors.
A dark 600 × 1200 porcelain floor laid in one continuous grid through the kitchen, island and dining area, with joints aligned to the island.
Project scope
- 01600 × 1200 porcelain floor
- 02Levelling compound over the slab
- 03Grid aligned to the island
- 04Movement joints at the doorways
- 05Kick-board junction details
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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