A beautiful bathroom is the result of decisions made early. By the time tiling begins, most of the outcomes are already decided. This is the tiling brief we walk every client through.
Waterproofing comes first
Waterproofing to Australian Standard AS 3740 is non-negotiable in wet areas. The membrane, junctions and penetrations are detailed and cured before any tile is laid — a step that should never be shortcut.
Falls to the waste
In showers and wet rooms, the floor must fall to the waste. Falls are resolved during screeding, before tiling, so water moves as designed rather than pooling.
Material for the space
Bathrooms are wet, warm and regularly cleaned. Choose a material that tolerates those conditions — porcelain, dense natural stone, or a properly sealed softer stone with realistic maintenance expectations.
Layout and set-out
Set-out decides where cuts fall, how the room reads and whether a feature wall or floor feels considered. Grout line width, tile orientation and the position of the first tile are all part of it.
Grout colour
Grout colour changes the whole feel. A matching grout reads as a continuous surface; a contrasting grout reads as a grid. Darker grout in high-traffic wet zones ages better.
Niches and detailing
Recessed niches, mitred shelves and continuous floor-to-wall details are decided at the brief stage, not improvised on site. Each one is set out with the tiling.
A bathroom renovation is won in the brief. The best tiling starts with the decisions you make before we pick up a trowel.
Sequencing with the build
Tiling sits between waterproofing and the fit-off. We coordinate with the builder, plumber and waterproofer so the sequence protects every trade's work.
Planning a bathroom renovation? We can help you build the tiling brief before any work begins.
