Bathroom & shower tiling Johannesburg

Yes. Tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. A waterproofing membrane is applied to the shower floor and walls, with the corners and the drain sealed, before tiling starts. Skipping this is the main reason showers leak into adjoining rooms.

Choose tiles with a slip-resistant finish, especially in the shower. Porcelain is the most common choice because it absorbs very little water. Smaller tiles or mosaics on the shower floor allow the tiler to create a proper fall to the drain.

A standard family bathroom usually takes four to seven days, including removing old tiles, preparing and waterproofing surfaces, tiling walls and floor, grouting and siliconing. Waterproofing needs curing time before tiling, and the room should not be used until the grout and silicone have cured.

Here's what you need to know. Epoxy grout is more expensive and harder to apply, but it does not absorb water, resists mould and does not need sealing. It is well worth considering for shower walls and floors. Cement grout with a sealer is the more affordable option.

Bathroom tiling is priced per square metre for walls and floors, with waterproofing, tile removal and any plumbing or plastering repairs quoted separately. Small rooms with many cuts cost more per square metre than large open floors. This is worth noting for Johannesburg homeowners.