The island framing was built to suit whole tiles, so there are no cut tiles on any face. Every edge was mitred, and food-safe epoxy grout was used on the work surface.
Project overview
A kitchen island as a single tiled object.
An architect-designed kitchen island fully clad in glazed yellow square tile, including the benchtop, with mitred edges throughout.
Project scope
- 01Island cladding in square tile
- 02Tiled benchtop surface
- 03Mitred edges on all corners
- 04Food-safe epoxy grout
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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