Wall Tiling in Swansea
Daffodil Tiling are wall tiling specialists in Swansea. We cover bathroom walls, kitchen walls, wet rooms, and decorative feature walls across Swansea and surrounding areas.
Full retile or feature panel? We handle the prep, the waterproofing, and the tiling from start to finish.
- Bathroom wall tiling: full retile from floor to ceiling
- Wet room wall tiling: full waterproofing with tanking membranes
- Shower enclosure tiling: floor-to-ceiling shower walls with correct waterproofing
- Kitchen wall tiling: splashbacks and full wall coverage
- Feature wall tiling: decorative tiles in living areas, hallways, and behind fireplaces
Call 01792 949210 for a free wall tiling quote in Swansea.
Bathroom Wall Tiling in Swansea
Bathroom wall tiling is one of the most common jobs across Swansea’s housing stock. Whether replacing 1960s avocado tiles in a Sketty semi or fitting a full contemporary retile in a Mumbles period property, the requirements are the same: correct preparation, proper waterproofing in wet zones, and level setting-out that makes the finish look clean.
Preparation
Old tiles must come off fully and the substrate assessed before new tiles go on. Plasterboard behind tiles in a wet zone is a failure waiting to happen — the correct board is a cement-based tile backer board.
Existing plaster behind bathroom tiles in older Swansea properties is often damp, crumbling, or poorly bonded. We remove it and replace with the correct substrate where needed.
Waterproofing
Shower areas and around baths require tanking membranes applied to the substrate before any tiles go down. Silicone joints at floor-wall junctions and internal corners accommodate natural movement.
Grouted corners crack. We follow BS 5385 throughout and apply tanking as standard in all wet areas.
Large-Format and Metro Tiles
Large-format porcelain (600x300mm, 600x600mm) gives minimal grout lines and is easy to clean — well suited to contemporary bathrooms. Metro tiles are versatile, suit both period and modern properties, and come in a wide colour range.
Stone-effect porcelain delivers travertine, marble, and slate looks without the maintenance of natural stone. Natural stone limestone, marble, and travertine is available for premium bathrooms.
Shower Enclosure Tiling
Shower enclosures require the highest waterproofing standard. We tile floor to ceiling with full tanking behind the wall tiles, using epoxy grout in the shower zone as standard.
We cover bathroom tiling in Swansea including shower enclosures, full retiles, and bespoke wet room conversions.
Wet Room Wall Tiling in Swansea
Wet rooms require a higher level of preparation and waterproofing than standard bathrooms. The entire floor and lower walls are continually exposed to water. Tanking must be applied to the full wet area, taken up behind the wall tiles to a minimum of 300mm above the shower zone.
Full-Perimeter Tanking
We install wet rooms with full-perimeter tanking, properly formed floor-to-wall junctions, and anti-slip floor tiles rated R10 or R11 for direct wet contact.
Wall tiles in wet rooms are full-body porcelain: non-porous, mould-resistant, and suitable for steam environments.
Where Wet Rooms Are Popular in Swansea
Ground-floor wet rooms replacing inaccessible bathroom layouts are increasingly common in Swansea’s older housing stock. Master en-suite shower rooms in Killay and Langland detached homes and loft conversion en-suites are the other main applications.
A walk-in shower replaces a traditional tray in many loft conversions — we design the wet room floor to drain correctly with the sloped screed already in place.
Wet Room vs Shower Tray
Wet rooms eliminate the raised tray and glass threshold, making the space accessible and visually open. The trade-off is higher installation cost: more waterproofing, a drained screed floor, and full wall tanking rather than a localised shower zone.
Call 01792 949210 to discuss whether a wet room conversion is right for your property.
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Kitchen Wall Tiling in Swansea
Kitchen wall tiling covers everything from a compact splashback behind a hob to full floor-to-ceiling coverage in a utility room or traditional-style kitchen.
Splashbacks
The zone between worktop and wall unit protects the wall from steam, oil, and cooking residue. Metro tiles are the most consistent choice across Swansea kitchen renovations.
Large-format porcelain slabs in marble or concrete effects work well in modern kitchen fits. Zellige-style handmade tiles suit period kitchens in Uplands and Brynmill.
Full Wall Coverage
Full wall coverage is more labour-intensive but gives a harder-wearing surface than painted plaster behind a fitted kitchen. In utility rooms and traditional kitchens, full-height tiling is practical and low-maintenance.
See our kitchen tiling in Swansea page for the full range of kitchen tiling services we offer.
Grout Colour
On a kitchen wall, grout is visible at close range. A contrasting dark grout with white tiles creates definition. A matching grout colour on larger-format tiles creates a seamless, calmer look.
We agree grout colour before work begins — it is part of every kitchen tiling consultation.
Feature Wall Tiling in Swansea
Feature wall tiling sits outside the bathroom and kitchen. Increasingly, homeowners in Swansea are using wall tiles as a decorative element in living spaces, hallways, and behind fireplaces.
Behind Fireplaces
Heat-rated tiles in period properties with working fires require the correct adhesive specification as well as the right tile choice. Marble, stone, and encaustic-look ceramics are all commonly used.
We specify the correct heat-rated adhesive and grout for fireplace applications — standard adhesives are not suitable near open heat sources.
Hallways and Staircases
Continuing the Victorian encaustic or period aesthetic up the staircase and hallway is a common request in Uplands and Brynmill terraces. Wall tiles in a hallway must be set out carefully so cuts at ceiling and skirting are even.
We check load-bearing capacity of the substrate and confirm the correct adhesive for the tile weight and surface type before setting out.
Living Room Feature Walls
A tiled wall behind a wood-burning stove or modern fireplace adds texture and durability in a living room. Larger, heavier tiles require back-buttering and full adhesive coverage to ensure they bond correctly to vertical surfaces.
Conservatories and Garden Rooms
Durable tiled surfaces in transitional spaces — conservatories, garden rooms, and boot rooms — handle the dirt and moisture these spaces attract better than painted plaster.
We advise on tile specification for each application at the survey stage.
Wall Tiling Across Swansea’s Housing Stock
Victorian Terraces in Uplands and Brynmill
Victorian terraces in Uplands and Brynmill have original plaster on lath construction in bathrooms. When retiling, the old plaster and lath often need to come out entirely — tile backer board is the correct replacement.
Tiling over old lime plaster in a wet bathroom environment is a known failure route. This adds to preparation time but is necessary.
1930s and 1950s Semis in Sketty and Killay
1930s and 1950s semis in Sketty and Killay were typically built with solid masonry walls. The bathroom substrate is usually more straightforward, but original tiles and adhesive beds can be substantial.
Proper removal and surface preparation is required before new tiles will bond correctly — we include this in our assessment at the quote stage.
Coastal Properties in Mumbles and Langland
Coastal properties in Mumbles and Langland often have bathrooms updated as part of whole-house renovations. These projects tend to run to higher specifications: large-format porcelain, natural stone, or wet-room installations.
We work comfortably at this level and advise on material selection to suit the finish quality the renovation requires.
New Builds and Extensions
New builds and extensions in Swansea use modern materials that are typically more straightforward to tile onto. Cement backer board is already standard in new-build bathrooms in many cases.
We work on new builds across SA1 to SA9, covering floor tiling and wall tiling as part of the same visit.
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Wall Tiling Costs in Swansea
Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. Call 01792 949210 for a precise quote.
Bathroom Wall Retile
Small bathroom (12–16m²): £450–£750 labour. Excludes tiles and materials.
Shower Enclosure Walls
2–3m²: £200–£400. Includes tanking in the wet zone as standard.
Kitchen Splashback
2–4m²: £150–£350 labour. One of the most cost-effective kitchen improvements available.
Full Kitchen Wall Coverage
8–12m²: £350–£600 labour. Excludes tiles and adhesive.
Feature Wall
3–5m²: £200–£400. Final price depends on tile weight and layout complexity.
Substrate preparation work — removing old tiles and lath, replacing with backer board — is costed on top where required. We confirm this at the survey.
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