Do Kitchen Fitters Do Tiling?

Wall Tiling — When It Happens

Wall tiling in a kitchen is typically carried out after the base and wall units are installed but before the worktops are fitted. Tiling the splashback area at this stage means the tiles can be cut neatly to the underside of the wall units and the top of the base units, with the worktop covering the bottom edge of the tiles. Attempting to tile before units are in place requires more precise measurement and often results in cuts that do not align cleanly with the units. There are exceptions — some clients prefer to tile the full wall before installation — and the approach will be agreed during the survey.

Floor Tiling Timing

Floor tiling, where it is part of the project, is usually completed before kitchen units are installed. This avoids the need to cut tiles around the base of every unit and underneath the plinth area. An uninterrupted tiled floor also makes future changes easier — if a unit is ever moved or replaced, the floor beneath is already tiled. In practice, this means floor tiling must be completed, grouted, and fully cured before the kitchen fitter returns to begin cabinet installation. The survey will confirm the correct sequence for your specific project.

Tiling as an Optional Addition

Not all kitchen fitters offer tiling. Install My Kitchen provides wall and floor tiling as an optional service alongside kitchen installation, removing the need to coordinate a separate tiler. This simplifies the project timeline and ensures the tiling and installation work together as part of a single, co-ordinated programme. To discuss tiling as part of your kitchen installation in Coventry or Warwickshire, call 07399 651836.

Tile Types Suited to Kitchen Splashbacks

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the most common choice for kitchen splashbacks and floors due to their durability and resistance to moisture and heat. Metro tiles remain a popular splashback choice for their classic look and straightforward installation. Natural stone tiles require sealing before grouting to prevent staining, particularly behind hobs where splashes are frequent. Large-format porcelain tiles create a seamless look with fewer grout lines but require a perfectly flat wall or floor substrate to sit correctly, which should be confirmed at survey stage.

Coordinating Tiling With the Wider Installation Programme

When tiling is included as part of your kitchen project, it is scheduled into the overall programme alongside first-fix plumbing and electrics, unit installation, and worktop fitting. Floor tiling and grouting must be given adequate curing time — typically 24–48 hours — before units are positioned on top. Wall tiling around the splashback is scheduled after units are fixed but before final silicone sealing around the worktop. Coordinating these stages correctly avoids the tiler and fitter working around each other inefficiently.