The ONYX journal
Insights from the work we do.
Useful answers before you start. A closer look at the details when the work comes together.
Planning your project
The questions
homeowners ask.
Homeowner questions · 3 min read
What affects the cost of a bathroom installation?
A useful way to understand a bathroom quotation, from the existing room and preparation to the materials and finishing details.
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Homeowner questions · 3 min read
How long does a bathroom installation take?
What shapes the programme, which decisions to make early and how to plan around having work carried out in your home.
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Preparation and planning · 4 min read
Do I need decoupling matting under floor tiles?
What an uncoupling layer does, why the existing floor still matters and which preparation questions to ask before a tiling quotation.
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Homeowner questions · 3 min read
Can large format tiles work in a small bathroom?
How to judge tile size against the room, where the joints will fall and why the installation needs planning before you order.
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Materials and details · 4 min read
Mitred tile edges or trims: which finish suits your bathroom?
How mitred corners, colour matched resin and tile trims change the finish around niches, bath surrounds and exposed edges.
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Homeowner questions · 3 min read
Is natural stone right for your bathroom?
The questions to ask about the exact stone, its finish, installation and everyday care before choosing it for a bathroom.
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Homeowner questions · 3 min read
Does a tiled shower need waterproofing?
Why tiles and grout are only part of a shower installation, and what to ask about the system beneath the finished surface.
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Homeowner questions · 3 min read
What should you include in a tiling enquiry?
The photographs, measurements and material details that help turn an initial idea into a useful conversation about your project.
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The details,
in context.
Before you place the order
A little planning.
A better finish.
Tile sizes, grout, corners and the questions worth asking your installer. Our free six page guide helps you make the decisions that matter.
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