Tiling Services in Sketty
Daffodil Tiling are the local tilers for Sketty SA2 — covering 1930s and 1950s semis along Sketty Lane through to the Victorian and Edwardian terraces near Gower Road with their encaustic hallway tiles.
Our tiling services in Sketty include:
- Bathroom tiling
- Kitchen splashbacks and floors
- Floor tiling
- Wall tiling
- Shower and wet room tiling
- Victorian hallway tile restoration
- Tile grouting and regrouting
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Bathroom Tiling in Sketty
Many Sketty bathrooms date from the 1940s to 1960s — avocado suites, tired original tiles, layouts that no longer suit modern living. Daffodil Tiling’s bathroom tiling in Swansea service handles full retiles from floor to ceiling, including preparation, waterproofing, and tiling in a single project.
Full Retiles
A full bathroom retile covers walls and floor in a single project. Old tiles are removed to the substrate, any damage is repaired, waterproofing is applied where needed, and new tiles are laid to a clean, consistent finish. No need to manage separate trades — preparation, tiling, and grouting are all handled in one visit.
Popular Tile Choices
Large-format porcelain delivers a clean contemporary look with fewer grout lines. Metro tiles suit older Sketty properties where a classic feel is preferred. Stone-effect porcelain offers the character of natural stone with easier maintenance — a practical choice for family bathrooms in 1930s and 1950s semis.
Additional Features
Anti-slip flooring, underfloor heating compatibility, and en-suite shower enclosures can all be incorporated into the same project. These additions are planned at the quote stage so the substrate preparation accounts for everything from the start.
Kitchen Tiling — Splashbacks and Floors in Sketty
Sketty’s 1940s and 1950s kitchens are increasingly being opened up and modernised. Daffodil Tiling’s kitchen tiling specialists handle both splashbacks and kitchen floors, often in a single visit.
Modern Kitchen Upgrades
Many Sketty homeowners are opening up their 1940s and 1950s kitchens into larger living spaces. When walls come down and layouts change, new tiling ties the room together. Daffodil Tiling works alongside kitchen fitters to ensure splashbacks and floors are installed at the right stage of the project.
Splashback Options
Handmade metro tiles remain a popular choice for Sketty kitchens, offering a clean finish with character. Large-format glass and Zellige-inspired surfaces suit modern kitchen designs where texture and colour variation add visual interest behind the hob and worktops.
Consistent Floor Design
For period homes on Gower Road and Dillwyn Road, encaustic-look floor tiles carry the same visual language through from the hallway into the kitchen. Open-plan layouts benefit from consistent tiling running kitchen to dining area — creating a unified space without visible transitions between rooms.
Floor Tiling for Sketty Homes
Hallway floors are one of the most common tiling jobs in Sketty. Many older semis and terraces have original quarry tiles or worn linoleum beneath the carpet. Daffodil Tiling’s floor tiling service covers hallways, kitchens, and living areas with correct preparation for each surface type.
Hallway Floors
Original quarry tiles and worn linoleum are common beneath carpets in Sketty’s older semis and terraces. Correct preparation is essential — the substrate must be level, stable, and free of old adhesive before new tiles go down. Daffodil Tiling assesses and prepares each surface individually.
Modern Spaces
Large-format porcelain suits modern open-plan areas and Sketty Park new builds. Fewer grout lines create a seamless, spacious feel — particularly effective in hallway-to-kitchen runs where continuity matters.
Natural Stone
Slate, travertine, and marble tiling are available for homes where character matters. Natural stone requires specific adhesive and sealing — Daffodil Tiling handles the full specification so the finish lasts and the stone is properly protected.
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Wall Tiling in Sketty
Wall tiling is unforgiving — poor preparation or inconsistent spacing shows immediately. Daffodil Tiling’s wall tiling service handles bathroom feature walls, full kitchen wall coverage, and any surface where tile serves as a decorative or protective finish.
Bathroom Feature Walls
Metro tiles remain a popular choice for bathroom walls in Sketty, offering a clean, classic finish. Large-format porcelain creates a seamless contemporary look with fewer grout lines — particularly effective in smaller bathrooms where visual simplicity makes the room feel larger.
Kitchen Wall Coverage
Zellige-style tiles add texture and handcrafted character to kitchen walls. These surface-driven choices work well in Sketty’s period kitchens where modern materials need to complement older architecture. Full wall coverage behind worktops and cookers provides a durable, wipeable surface.
Edge Finishing
Tile trim and edge finishing are included as standard on every wall tiling project. Clean edges where tiles meet painted walls, window reveals, and corners make the difference between a professional installation and a DIY attempt. Daffodil Tiling uses matching or contrasting trim profiles to suit the tile and room style.
Shower Tiling and Wet Rooms in Sketty
Walk-in showers and wet rooms are increasingly popular in Sketty’s larger semis — particularly in master en-suites and loft conversions. Daffodil Tiling’s shower tiling and wet rooms service covers everything from a shower enclosure retile to a full wet room with sloped floor, tanking membrane, and linear drain.
Walk-In Showers
Walk-in showers are a popular upgrade in Sketty’s larger semis, particularly in master en-suites and loft conversions where space allows. Daffodil Tiling handles the full installation — removing the old enclosure, preparing the substrate, waterproofing, and tiling walls and floor to a seamless finish.
Wet Room Specification
Anti-slip porcelain with a minimum R10 slip rating is the standard for wet room floors. Full-body porcelain is preferred for walls — non-porous, mould-resistant, and durable under daily steam. Waterproofing boards and tanking are part of the service, not afterthoughts.
Epoxy Grout
Epoxy grout is recommended for all shower areas and wet rooms. Unlike cement grout, epoxy is non-porous, stain-resistant, and resistant to the mould and discolouration that affects cement grout in permanently wet environments. It costs more upfront but lasts significantly longer — a practical investment for any wet area.
Victorian Hallway Tiles and Period Property Tiling in Sketty
The terraces along Gower Road, Dillwyn Road, and Parc Wern Road are among the oldest streets in Sketty. Most were built between the 1890s and early 1910s — the peak period for encaustic tile production, when geometric hallway floors became standard not just in grand homes, but in ordinary terraces. Many of those original floors are still there, beneath decades of carpet.
The Restorer
The restorer wants the original character preserved or authentically replicated. Missing tiles are sourced from UK specialist suppliers to match the existing pattern — two-tone geometric, chequerboard, or Minton-style — as closely as possible. Damaged sections are removed, the substrate repaired, and replacement tiles bedded and repointed to blend with surviving originals. The floor is cleaned and sealed.
The Moderniser
The moderniser wants the encaustic aesthetic with contemporary durability. Modern encaustic cement tiles and encaustic-look porcelain are now available in navy, sage, terracotta, and slate grey — the same geometric vocabulary as the 1890s originals, produced to tighter tolerances and easier to source in volume. A full hallway replacement delivers the same character with better practicality.
Common Issues
Daffodil Tiling commonly finds cracked or missing tiles from decades of foot traffic, grout blackened or crumbled from age, tiles worked loose as original lime-based adhesive fails, and floors preserved under carpet but needing cleaning and resealing. Each issue is assessed individually and the appropriate repair or replacement approach is agreed before work starts.
Fireplace Restoration
Period properties on Vivian Road and De La Beche Road also commonly feature original tiled fireplace surrounds in reception rooms. Daffodil Tiling restores these to their original condition or updates them with sympathetic modern tiles. See our fireplace tiling service for full details on period fireplace restoration.
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Have a Victorian or Edwardian home in Sketty? Whether you want to restore original encaustic hallway tiles or replace them with a modern alternative, Daffodil Tiling can advise on the best approach. Call 01792 949210 for a specialist assessment and free quote.
Daffodil Tiling specialises in Victorian floor tiling across the Gower Road corridor. Two types of customer typically come to us — the restorer, who wants original character preserved, and the moderniser, who wants the encaustic aesthetic with contemporary durability.
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Tile Grouting and Regrouting in Sketty
Not every tiling problem requires a full retile. In many Sketty bathrooms — particularly 1930s to 1950s stock — the tiles are sound but the grout has blackened, crumbled, or no longer seals properly. Daffodil Tiling’s tile regrouting service removes old grout, prepares the joints, and applies fresh grout matched to existing tiles or updated in colour.
When Regrouting Makes Sense
When the tiles themselves are sound but the grout has failed — blackened, crumbled, or no longer sealing properly — a full retile is unnecessary. Regrouting removes the old grout, prepares the joints, and applies fresh grout to restore both the appearance and the waterproof seal. It is a cost-effective alternative that extends the life of existing tiling.
Colour Transformation
Regrouting can modernise an older bathroom without replacing a single tile. Switching from stained white grout to a clean dark grey changes the feel of a room significantly — bringing tired tiles back to life and creating a more contemporary look. Grout colour is agreed at the quote stage so the result matches the homeowner’s vision.
Epoxy for Wet Areas
For shower areas and wet rooms, epoxy grout is the professional choice. It is mould-resistant, non-porous, and more durable than cement grout in high-moisture environments. Call 01792 949210 to discuss regrouting or any other tiling work in Sketty.
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