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What are your thoughts on National Tiles? Their radio ads are quite annoying, however it must be paying off since they have been doing this for the last 3 years (feels like 10). While their quality and customer support is great, it would be great to get some feedback from bathroom renovators who have purchased [...]

We recently received a lot of enquiries for a bathroom tiler in Carina Brisbane. Why not take a look at one of the results.

Latest Waterproofing Carindale Job Check out these awesome photos from the job we did – Waterproofing Carindale.

Full Frame Shower Screen Tile Right supply and install a range of full frame shower screens to suit all styles and configurations of bathrooms.Easy to clean, low maintenance design. Twin lock adjustable pivot system. Assorted colours for you to choose from. Fully Frameless Shower Screen Perfect for a clean, minimal look, the Frameless range offers [...]

Cushion Edge Tiles Cushion edge tiles. Probably the most common style of tile to be laid. Generally this tile is laid with a 4-5mm grout joint. Square Edge Tiles Square or rectified edge tile. This is a very popular style of tile. Generally this tile is laid with a 1-2mm grout joint, however it is [...]

Estimating Tile Quantities When measuring for floor tile the rule is: Waste Factor will vary based upon tile size, layout, configuration of room, patterns, etc. Typical waste factor is about 12%. Add 15% for tile being installed diagonally or for a room with lots of jogs and corners. These installations will require more cuts and [...]

Grout is available in a wide variety of colours. Using a grout that matches the tile tends to make the grout lines disappear; usually this is the recommended method for a clean and cohesive aesthetic. Using a contrasting colour makes the individual tiles stand out for a more dramatic look. With all of these options, [...]

The principal methods employed to test slip resistance in Australia are the ramp (‘R’ Rating) and pendulum slip testing classifications. Some specifies use both methods to evaluate the suitability of a particular tile for a specific project. Slip resistance can be a complex issue. From the consumer’s perspective application of a little common sense goes [...]

One of many great things about ceramic tile is that it requires very little maintenance. To keep your tile looking its best, year after year, here are a few important DOs and DON’Ts. flooring tiles, tiles for bathroom, bathroom renovations, tile flooring, flooring tile, floor tiles, tiling, sandstone, how to grouts, bathroom tile, tile bathroom, [...]

Rustic or stone-looking tiles are extremely popular because they fit in with any decor and are excellent at hiding dirt. Marbleized tiles lend a more formal look. Tumbled marble is a timeless look that fits with many different styles. White “subway” tiles are still just as popular as ever. Newer products such as glass and [...]

Generally speaking, textured or matte finish tiles are less slippery than smooth or shiny tiles. Something to keep in mind when choosing floor tiles, especially in areas prone to moisture, like kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways. With that said, many people still use polished marbles and porcelains in these areas and feel the look achieved with [...]

Lighter colours make a space appear larger. Darker colours add warmth and hide dirt well. Neutral colours allow you to change your accessories But if you love a trendy colour, go for it! Just keep in mind it will be with you a long time. While some tiles look almost identical from piece to piece, [...]

Tiles are available in many sizes from small 10mm mosaics to 1000mm x 500mm slab tiles and everything in between. At Tile Right, we have seen a recent shift toward larger tiles for floor and wall applications. 600mm x 600mm has been our most popular size for floors and 600mm x 300mm the most popular [...]

Porcelain/Ceramic The ceramic tile industry makes it easy for you to determine which tiles are suitable choices for your application by using a rating system, known as the PEI scale. This system rates the surface of a tile from Class 1 to Class 5 (“1” being the least resistant to abrasion and “5” the most [...]