Assess before installation
Review condition, level, moisture considerations and compatibility with the proposed system.
TILESPEC SPECIALIST SERVICES
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION.
Specified commercial floor and wall preparation, levelling, boarding and waterproofing ahead of tile installation.
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A PLANNED SPECIALIST PACKAGE
REVIEW THE SCOPE.
DELIVER THE FINISH.
A durable tiling installation starts with the right background. Preparation is assessed against existing site conditions, tile formats, required tolerances and the specified system.
We price appropriate projects from the drawings, specification, substrate information and programme. Any work outside the agreed tiling package is identified before commitment.
WHAT WE CONSIDER
TECHNICAL SCOPE
AND DELIVERY.
Specify the build-up
Plan suitable repairs, levelling, boards, membranes or waterproofing where required.
Coordinate the programme
Account for preparation, drying or curing requirements, follow-on trades and inspections.
BEYOND THE TILE RATE
WHAT THE PROJECT
NEEDS TO ALLOW FOR.
Preparation often decides whether a commercial tiled finish performs as specified. A floor can look sound but still have unsuitable moisture conditions, contamination, movement, inadequate flatness or poorly coordinated interfaces.
Existing-condition survey
Identify concrete, screed, existing coverings, timber-based systems or wall backgrounds. Record cracking, contamination, hollowness, movement, levels and relevant exposure.
Testing and design responsibilities
Confirm the party responsible for moisture testing, strength checks, movement assessment and any necessary design approvals. Test and acceptance methods depend on the selected installation system.
Preparation system selection
Review removal, mechanical preparation, repairs, levelling, compatible boards, decoupling or waterproofing according to the approved build-up and manufacturer instructions.
Curing and area handover
Allow for product-specific curing, protection, inspection and subsequent trade access. Document acceptance of each area before the tiling programme begins.
FOR ESTIMATORS & CONTRACTS MANAGERS
WHAT TO SEND
WITH YOUR TENDER.
The more complete the information, the fewer unresolved assumptions in the proposed tiling scope. Drawings and documents can be included through our secure enquiry form.
- Existing floor or wall build-up details and recent condition reports
- Level surveys, flatness requirements and finished floor level constraints
- Available moisture and strength test results, including responsibility for further tests
- Tile specification and compatible preparation system requirements
- Access for uplift, grinding, dust controls, waste disposal and curing time
Scope boundaries and variations
A site survey cannot guarantee that concealed defects will not be found. Moisture remediation, structural repairs and design changes need separate approval where outside the agreed preparation scope.
COMMON TENDER QUESTIONS
THE PRACTICAL
DETAILS.
Can self-levelling compound correct every uneven commercial floor?
No. Depth, background strength, contamination, movement, moisture conditions and finished levels determine whether a levelling product is appropriate.
Is substrate moisture testing part of the tiler's work?
Responsibility must be agreed in the contract. The required test method and acceptance criteria depend on the substrate and chosen system.
Can tiling start immediately after levelling?
Only when the product's specified curing and readiness conditions have been met, along with any relevant moisture and site requirements.
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HAVE A PROJECT
TO PRICE?
Send drawings, specifications and your working programme for review.