Planning, Prep & Mindset. Before touching a tile, adhesive, or trowel, you need to understand how tiling really works on professional job sites. Most failures happen before the first tile is laid. This module teaches the core foundations used on real installs, helping DIY homeowners start correctly and tilers tighten standards to achieve consistent, professional results.

What You Actually Need. Good tools make tiling easier, but they don’t replace correct preparation or method. This module breaks down: What tools are essential What’s optional What’s overrated How to choose materials based on the job, not hype Everything here reflects real UK job site use, not social media setups.

Surface preparation is the stage that determines whether a tiling job lasts months or decades. Most tile failures are not caused by tiles or grout — they are caused by poor preparation underneath. This module teaches real-world surface prep methods used on professional UK job sites to create stable, flat, and tile-ready backgrounds.

Good tiling isn’t just about fixing tiles neatly — it starts with planning the layout properly. Most poor-looking tile jobs fail at the planning stage, not during installation. This module teaches how to plan tile layouts the same way professionals do, reducing awkward cuts, improving symmetry, and delivering clean, balanced results.

Using the correct adhesive and fixing method is critical to both performance and finish. Most tile failures happen because: The wrong adhesive is used Adhesive is mixed incorrectly Tiles are not fixed properly This module covers real-world fixing techniques used on professional UK job sites.

Grouting and finishing are not just cosmetic — they protect the installation and define how professional the job looks. Many good tiling jobs are let down by rushed or poorly executed finishing. This module covers real-world grouting and finishing methods used on professional UK job sites to deliver clean, durable results.

Most tiling failures are predictable. They happen because the same mistakes are repeated over and over — by DIYers and professionals alike. This module breaks down the most common real-world tiling mistakes and shows you how to avoid them before they become expensive problems.

Tiling questions don’t always fit neatly into modules. This module exists to give you real-world guidance on your actual project, not generic advice. You can post photos, describe issues, and ask questions at any stage — whether you’re planning, mid-install, or finishing. This is where learning becomes practical.