Services · East London & Eastern Cape
Tiling & Tilers in East London
Floor and wall tiling laid flat, level and properly grouted — kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and patios.
- Free site visit
- Fixed, itemised price
- 7+ years on the tools
- Warranty-backed work
Elite Home Finishes lays floor and wall tiles for homes across East London and the surrounding towns — bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks and floors, living areas, passages and covered patios. Tiling looks simple and isn't: a tile floor is only as good as the level, bonded base it's laid on.
Most tiling problems start underneath. Hollow-sounding tiles, cracked tiles and lifted edges usually trace back to an uneven screed, the wrong adhesive for the tile, or too little adhesive coverage behind each tile. We check and level the base first, use adhesive matched to the tile and substrate, and back-butter large tiles so there are no hollow spots.
Large-format tiles — 600×600 and 600×1200 — are the most popular choice now. They need a flatter base and more careful handling than small tiles, and a levelling system so the edges sit flush. Done properly, they give a clean, modern floor with far fewer grout lines to keep clean.
In wet areas, tiling goes on top of waterproofing, not instead of it. Showers and bathroom floors are waterproofed and given proper falls to the drain before a single tile goes down.
What's Included
What our tiling service covers
- Floor tiling — living areas, kitchens, passages and bedrooms
- Bathroom wall and floor tiling, including full-height walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Large-format tiles (600×600, 600×1200)
- Porcelain and ceramic tiles
- Covered patio and stoep tiling
- Old tiles lifted and screeds levelled
- Re-grouting and replacing cracked or hollow tiles
Our Work
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Our Approach
Why Homeowners Choose Elite Home Finishes
- 01
The base is levelled and prepared before tiling, which is what stops hollow and cracked tiles later.
- 02
Adhesive and grout matched to the tile, the substrate and whether the area gets wet.
- 03
Wet areas waterproofed with correct falls to the drain before any tile goes down.
Your Options
Options & Finishes to Choose From
- 01Porcelain tiles
- Dense, hard-wearing and low water absorption — the best choice for high-traffic floors and wet areas.
- 02Ceramic tiles
- A cost-effective choice for walls and lighter-traffic floors, in a very wide range of finishes.
- 03Large-format tiles
- 600×600 and larger for a modern look with fewer grout lines — needs a flat base and a levelling system.
- 04Tile repairs
- Replacing cracked or hollow tiles and re-grouting tired floors, without re-doing the whole area.
How We Work
How Your Project Runs, Step by Step
- 1
Site visit
We measure the area, check the existing floor or wall, and talk through tile size, layout and finish.
- 2
Fixed, itemised quote
Preparation, adhesive, tiling, grout and trims set out line by line.
- 3
Preparation & tiling
Old finishes removed, base levelled and primed, then tiles laid, levelled and grouted.
- 4
Hand-over
A final clean and a walk-through, with advice on when the floor can take full traffic.
Planning Your Project
What Affects Cost & Timeline
We go through each of these at the free site visit, so the quote reflects your actual job.
- Base condition — an uneven screed has to be levelled first, especially for large-format tiles.
- Tile type — porcelain for heavy traffic and wet areas; ceramic for walls and lighter use.
- Tile size — larger tiles look cleaner but need a flatter base and more preparation.
- Wet areas — waterproofing and falls come before tiles, not after.
- Removing old tiles — lifting existing tiles adds time and may reveal screed repairs.
No surprises
What you can count on before you spend a cent
7+ years on the tools
Our team has been building and installing for over seven years — you're not paying for someone to learn on your home.
Free site visit
We come to you, measure properly and talk it through, then send you a written quote. No call-out fee in East London suburbs, and no obligation.
Fixed, itemised price
Every material and labour line is written down before work starts, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Warranty-backed work
Our workmanship carries a warranty, and manufacturer warranties on materials and products are passed on to you at hand-over.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually because of what's underneath — an uneven screed, the wrong adhesive, or gaps in adhesive coverage behind the tile. Levelling the base and full adhesive coverage prevent it.
Answer 01
Why do tiles sound hollow or crack?
Usually because of what's underneath — an uneven screed, the wrong adhesive, or gaps in adhesive coverage behind the tile. Levelling the base and full adhesive coverage prevent it.
Answer 02
Can you tile over existing tiles?
Sometimes, if the existing tiles are firmly bonded, level and the extra height won't cause problems at doors. Loose, hollow or cracked tiles need to come up first. We check at the site visit.
Answer 03
Porcelain or ceramic — which should I choose?
Porcelain is denser and more hard-wearing, so it suits busy floors and wet areas. Ceramic is more cost-effective and works well on walls and lighter-traffic floors.
Answer 04
Do you tile bathrooms and showers?
Yes — full-height wall tiling, floors and walk-in showers, with waterproofing and proper falls done first.
Answer 05
Is the quote free?
Yes. The site visit and written, itemised quote are free in East London suburbs.
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Tiling Across East London & Surrounds
We work on tiling throughout East London and every suburb and town within roughly 60km — from the coast through to King William's Town, Bhisho and Berlin.
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Tell us what you have in mind. We'll visit, measure, and give you a fixed, line-by-line price — no obligation, no call-out fee in East London.