Installation of tiles on a range of surfaces

Choosing the right tile to suit the environment you wish to create in your living or work spaces can be quite an overwhelming experience. However, once you’re done with the process of tile selection, you anxiously anticipate the first look of your new tiles adorning the space. But, the task that lies between the stages of tile selection and taking a look at your newly created space is quite a daunting one also.

Yes, installing floor tiles is quite a tedious job, whether you want to do it yourself or you wish to hire a professional for the job because a number of factors come into play to ensure an accurate installation of floor tiles to create the desired look in your space.

But, is it only a perception that installing tiles is a daunting task because, with adequate preparation and planning, installing floor tiles can be easily done with cost effective methods and any possible room for errors can be eliminated.

BluePrint Ceramics recommends to you two different tile installation methods which you can consider while installing floor tiles from our various collections of tile ranges.

Dry Laying

Dry laying of tiles is a floor tile solution in which tiles can be laid without the application of an adhesive of grout. In this tile installation process, the tiles can be easily removed, moved, reused and replaced. This ensures that dry laying is an error free process.

The method of dry laying can be used for interior as well as exterior spaces and it can be used on gravel or grass. Dry laying is often used as a tile installation method for outdoor parks, public venues and residential gardens, parks, backyards and front yards.

Advantages of Dry Laying as a Tile Installation Method


Installing tiles in interior and exterior spaces with the dry laying method has a number of benefits to offer.

•    The dry installation method is quick, functional and easy.
•    It can be easily installed on gravel and grass
•    It is a clean process because adhesives and grouts are not required.
•    It offers an easy installation, removal and re-use feature.
•    Dry Laying can be used to install tiles for a certain design to take effect.

Raised Floors

In this method, a raised floor is suspended on a solid metal or plastic substrate. The gap between the raised floor and the structure it rests on is used to house mechanical and electrical circuits.

Raised floors can be used internally as well as externally; however, they are widely used in modern offices like banks and data processing centres where electrical circuits are needed to run technological equipment, telephones, computers and air-conditioning and heating systems.

Raised floors can be customized according to various requirements in order to facilitate the easy working of and to allow access to the networks underneath. Raised floors are also designed to accommodate change, quick repairs and maintenance.

The gap between the raised floor and the substrate depends upon the wires and cables beneath the raised floor.

Advantages of Raised Floors as a Tile Installation Method

•    With this method, creating an aesthetic space is easy while providing room for the technical functionality of the space. The raised floor provides an easy hideout for wires and cables which would create a cluttered look when exposed.
•    By using a raised floor, any unevenness in the substrate can be made up for.
•    Thermal and acoustic installation can be increased.

So, which tile installation method will you opt for? We are on hand to advise on techniques and also recommend professional fitters in your area so call the office today and discuss your latest tiling project.

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