5 Day Wall & Floor Tiling Course

We are proud to be officially recognised by The Tile Association as an associated training centre and approved TTA member.

Course Objectives.

The best way to learn how to tile is to practice, practice, practice. This course, as with all our training courses, is intensive and aimed at providing you with as much quality training as possible in the time you are at the centre, therefore you will spend every hour of every day learning and practicing.

This course is practical based and you will be out of the classroom and into your practical training bays on the first morning of the course.There are no more than 10 people on a course at any one time and each person will have their own training bay, tools and materials.

For full details on the what you will do each day please either phone 01782 837007 or call into the centre and see a course in action.

During the course you will:

  • Understand how to and practice setting out floors and walls - very important to know the correct method. You will complete this in your own training bay and we will also cover setting out in our other training bays - bathrooms, kitchens, etc.
  • Fix tiles to walls - working around obstacles such as windows, sockets, switches, basins, internal and external angles.
  • Fix tiles to floors - around obstacles such as pillars, pedestals, door frames, etc.
  • Apply grout to walls and floors using wall grout, floor grout and epoxy grout.
  • Practice tile cutting using a large selection of different hand nippers, dry cutters and wet cutters.
  • Know how to install tanking systems, this is completed as a group discussion and demonstartion - very popular aspect.
  • Understand different tiles available and their suitability for different applications.
  • Identify background surfaces and understand any preparations that they may require.
  • Use a selection of tools, equipment and materials used in floor and wall tiling.
  • Understand how to correctly plan and prepare tiling projects - tools and materials needed, time frames and how to cost jobs.
  • Understanding the different methods used to price jobs, dealing with customers and overcoming problems that may arise. You will also be provided with support after completing your course and you are able to contact your tutor, email or call into the training centre to discuss your queries.
  • Fully answer all your questions related to the trade, you are taught by experienced tradesmen with a passion for the trade, ask as many questions as you wish during the course.

DURATION AND COST.

5 Days in duration, from 8am until 4pm at the Willenhall centre and from 9am until 5pm at the Stoke centre. Please arrive at the training centre at least 15 minutes before the course start time.

The cost of this course is £425 INC VAT and there are no hidden costs. You only need to bring yourself, work clothes and footwear and your lunch, we will provide everything else - there is even free tea and coffee.

We ask for a non-refundable deposit of £80 to secure your place on a course and full payment 10 days prior to the course start date. If you wish to discuss other payment options please contact the centre on 01782 837007.

Dates for course at our Stoke-on-Trent centre can be viewed here
Dates for courses at our Wolverhampton centre can be viewed here

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

The courses are designed for people with little or no previous experience in wall and floor tiling and are attended by people of all ages, both male and female. They are suitable for; people who wish to learn the skills to complete tiling work on their own properties, wish to supplement their income or take the first step towards changing their career. If you are unsure if the course is suitable please visit the our centre when a tiling course is running to speak with both staff and students.

Having attended many courses throughout my working life I feel this is the best one I have attended.

Mr Martin, Shropshire, Wall and Floor Tiling Course

The course was very informative and enjoyable. The tutor made it very easy to understand and explained things superbly. Well worth attending. The methods taught were excellent. Knowing the techniques required to do this job is vital to success and I now feel well prepared to take this forward. I would thoroughly endorse the course.

Mr Flanagan, Staffordshire, Tiling

I now feel very confident in all aspects of doing wall and floor tiling. Each day was well planned and totally hands on. It covered all the basics in a very professional manner. You tell the tutor was a time served tradesman with many years of practical experience under his belt. I will definitely recommend it, it must be the best tiling course around.

Mr Whittaker, Tiling

Just right, everything is covered and if you need support after it’s there for you… 100% increase in knowledge of subject.

Mr Marsh, Leek, Staffordshire. Tiling Course

For full details on the what you will do each day please either phone 01782 837007 or call into the centre and see a course in action or click here