This short yet intensive tiling course is perfect for learning basic tiling skills and gaining insight into the tiling industry with a view to undertaking your own small projects. You will learn setting out, cutting, laying and working with grouts and adhesives.
You will have your own training bay and one-to-one tuition, with lots of hands-on practical experience. You will learn in a realistic environment using a range of tools and materials.
This course is perfect as an insight into tiling or as a refresher course.
Health and safety
Application appreciation (adhesive selection, admixtures, grouts, compounds)
Background preparation
Mixing adhesives
Tools of the trade
Tile cutting board
Tile around sink with mitred border
Hole cutting
Tile around window including reveals and trim work
Grouting lecture
Grout sink and window
If you want to learn more and enter the tiling trade we recommend our comprehensive 4-week tiling course, or the 6-week tiling Diploma course to cover all aspects of wall and floor tiling.
Our support does not end when your course is complete! You can attend the school for free advice and attend our specialist training days. Over the years we've built up a fantastic community of students – you can join our ’Tile Junkies’ support groups both on WhatsApp and a dedicated Facebook page. You will have instant access to support from a close network of tutors and experienced tilers.