If you bathroom space is limited, be sure to avoid dark colours – as these can close in [...]]]> Stuck for ideas when it comes to tiling and decorating your new (or old!) bathroom? Let Johnson Tiles guide you through a few basic ideas and tips in creating a bathroom look that you won’t get tired of!

If you bathroom space is limited, be sure to avoid dark colours – as these can close in the space and make the room appear smaller than it truly is. Light and neutral colours will automatically bring extra light to your bathroom, opening up the space. There are many fantastic colours available to suit any style and taste, so keep your eyes peeled!

Many people are not willing to take a daring step towards a brighter colour scheme in the bathroom, but we have a great way to resolve this. Making your bathroom modern and fun is as simple as adding some small feature tiles to a section of the bathroom. These may be mosaics, glass tiles or simply basic coloured tiles – but they can certainly make a statement. Popular areas to add features tiles include vertically within the shower, horizontally along the top of a basin or bath or in a single line along the floor of the bathroom.

If you are a little more daring in your choices, there are many exciting options out there for wonderful murals and mosaics – from shapes to landscapes to animals and much more. Just remember to keep it tasteful, and team it with a smart neutral colour that will draw the eye to your feature.

A popular trend that is currently featured in many modern display homes is the use of two differently coloured tiles for the floor and the bath or shower. Making use of this design idea must be carefully thought over, as the wrong colour combinations can take away from the space. It is always best to team contrasting or blending neutrals – such as dark grey and off-white, or two different shades of a specific neutral colour. When this method is done effectively, it can open up the space and creative a modern, sophisticated design.

To find out more about Johnson Tiles and our tiling options, give us a call today or come in to our Bayswater showroom to have a look around!

You will require a waterproof membrane that is flexible, guaranteed for at least twenty years and chemically resistant. Some showers will never dry [...]]]> The waterproofing system for your bathroom or shower must meet specific Australia standard building regulations. What system you use depends on the flooring material, whether there is a hob and the layout of the room.

You will require a waterproof membrane that is flexible, guaranteed for at least twenty years and chemically resistant. Some showers will never dry out, so it must be able to withstand being permanently and temporarily wet.

Bathrooms

Waterproofing for your bathroom tiles is best to be done by a professional, who will provide the necessary certificates and guarantees. In most bathrooms the joint between the wall and the floor needs to be sealed with a flexible, right-angled flashing fixed to the floor.

Showers

Showers are the weak link in the waterproofing process. Preformed and prefinished shower bases have few problems. In the event of a leak, check all of the timber architraves and door jambs for rot and steel jambs for rust.

Internal shower trays are usually put in over the hob and out onto the floor as well as inside the shower. They’re good if you’re renovating an existing bathroom. External shower trays are normally preformed in folded copper or heavy-duty PVC. They’re designed to be installed before the hob is put inside the tray.

For renovators, it pays to install a brand new shower and shower tray or replace an existing one that could get damaged when tiles are removed.

Hobless Showers

Hobless showers increase the risk of creating damp space. A brass or aluminium angle must be fixed to the floor under the shower screen, finishing at the height of the tiling. The bathroom floor must have a waste in the shower and another outside.

Tiling Around Baths and Basins

Water will leak behind a bath or basin unless the top rim is well sealed. In a new bathroom, wall linings are put in to overlap the rim of the bath and the joint sealed with a flexible silicone sealant. With existing tiles, use the same sealant.

Give Johnson Tiles a quick call today, and we will be happy to give advice regarding wet areas and waterproofing your tiles.

When making the [...]]]> Are you looking for an easy way to spruce up your bathroom, and give it a unique appearance? A way to give your bathroom an original, exciting feel without going overboard is by using splashes of stone or pebbles. Feature colours and textures are a great way to bring your bathroom to life.

When making the choice to add pebbles or stone to your bathroom as a feature piece, ensure you choose wisely. Adding a stone element to your bathroom is easier maintenance than pebble – as it is a flatter, more even surface to clean and take care of. However, often pebble gives a more desirable result. It is also important to consider your current tiling – is it a neutral colour and will it go with my chosen feature tiles?

It is also important to know where you would like to locate your new feature tiling. Many people enjoy horizontal or vertical patterns in locations such as along the bath edge, above the basin or within the shower, whilst other people like an alternating pattern in similar locations. However – if you select a pebble or stone tile that is not overwhelming – it is very popular to feature tile an entire wall or section – such as the shower or the wall in which a mirror would hang.

Installing pebble or stone feature tiles is a great way of giving your bathroom a whole new look and atmosphere – so, give Johnson Tiles a call today or come in and visit, and we will give you some tips on what will look great in your bathroom.