ABC Tiling — Greenhithe, Kent
Bathroom Tiling in Kent
There are tilers who will put tiles on a wall. Gee Evlat will study the wall, plan the layout from the centre out, cut the first tile properly, and still be adjusting grout colour choices with you on the morning of the job. That is the difference, and it shows in the finished room.
ABC Tiling has been tiling bathrooms across Greenhithe, Gravesend, Stone, Longfield, Bean and New Barn since 2016. From a simple shower enclosure refresh to a full room rework with a herringbone feature wall, the approach is the same: careful preparation, precise installation, and a result that holds up for years.
What bathroom tiling with ABC Tiling includes
- Wall tiling — full room, half-height, or specific areas such as shower enclosures and bath surrounds
- Floor tiling — porcelain, ceramic, natural stone and mosaic, with or without underfloor heating
- Feature walls — herringbone, chevron, large-format and statement tile arrangements
- Shower areas and enclosures — waterproofed, precisely tiled, with proper sealing at all junctions
- Wet rooms and walk-in showers — level-access installations with full tanking and waterproofing
- En-suites — from compact loft conversion bathrooms to full en-suite refurbs
- Cloakrooms — small spaces done properly, including awkward angles and tight corners
- Family bathrooms — practical rooms built to last with materials chosen for durability
Why customers choose ABC Tiling for bathroom work
The word that appears more than any other in ABC Tiling's reviews is "perfectionist." It is not used loosely.
"A total perfectionist. My herringbone wall is literally a work of art, which everyone is amazed by when they walk in. He would not leave that bathroom until it was absolute perfection. I've never met a single tradesperson who took so much pride in their work."
— Natalie Webster, March 2023
Gee will not sign off on a bathroom job unless the grout lines are even, the cuts are clean at every junction, and the silicone at the floor-wall meeting is laid in a single smooth run. He is not trying to rush on to the next job. He is trying to leave you a bathroom you are genuinely pleased with.
Customers also mention, repeatedly, how comfortable they feel with him on site. Several have explicitly said they left him alone in their house with a key — not something people do lightly. He is tidy, communicates clearly, and works to the agreed timeline.
"Throughout the work he has been reliable, tidy, knowledgeable, approachable, affable and very patient. Make sure you have a large stock of teabags in your cupboard if you do employ him."
— Donna Clark, May 2024
Bathroom tiling process — from first call to finished room
1. Initial contact. Call or message Gee with a brief description of the job. He will ask a few questions and, for most bathroom projects, arrange a site visit.
2. Site visit and consultation. Gee comes to the property, looks at the space properly, and talks through the project with you. This typically takes an hour. He will discuss tile options, layout choices, what preparation the walls and floors may need, and any aspects of the room — existing plumbing positions, the angle of a wall, a window reveal — that will affect the design. No rushed estimates here.
3. Tile selection. If you have not yet chosen tiles, Gee can meet you at Apex Tiles to help select them in person. He has a trade account with Topps Tiles, which brings customers a discount on materials. Understanding what tiles are going into the room before work starts means no delays mid-job.
4. Written quote. Following the visit you receive a written quote. No verbal estimates that shift later. If unexpected conditions arise during the job — in older properties, they sometimes do — Gee will tell you before proceeding with anything outside the original scope.
5. The job itself. Gee and the team arrive on time and work a full day. The sequence for a bathroom tiling job is: prepare the substrate (check for level, fix any movement, tank where needed), lay out the pattern and first tile from centre, cut and fix tiles, grout, seal. He will show you grout colour options and silicone colour choices before finalising — those decisions matter to the finished look.
6. Completion. The bathroom is cleaned down and any protective coverings removed. Gee will go through the room with you and deal with anything that is not right before calling the job finished.
Tile types and materials
ABC Tiling works with the full range of domestic bathroom tile types:
Porcelain — the most widely used material for bathroom walls and floors. Hard-wearing, low-maintenance, available in formats from 100×100mm mosaics to 1200×600mm large-format slabs. Rectified porcelain allows tight grout joints and a more contemporary look.
Ceramic — lighter than porcelain and easier to cut, which makes it a good choice for detailed work. Suitable for walls; less so for floors in high-traffic areas.
Natural stone — marble, travertine, limestone and slate. Each requires specific adhesive and grout choices and some benefit from sealing. Gee is experienced with natural stone and will advise on maintenance requirements.
Mosaic — glass, ceramic and porcelain mosaics work well for feature areas and wet room floors where slip resistance is needed. The cutting and spacing involved is fiddly; it is not a material to rush.
Large-format tiles — 600×600 and above require a very flat substrate and careful adhesive coverage. Preparation time is longer but the finished result reads as considerably more premium.
Period properties and uneven walls
A significant portion of ABC Tiling's bathroom work is in older homes. Victorian terraces in Gravesend, Edwardian semis in Dartford, and the occasional 18th-century property in the surrounding villages — these are buildings where plumb walls are the exception and floors have a history.
Working in period properties requires more preparation: fixing movement in the substrate, building out uneven sections, ensuring the tile adhesive bed compensates for variations in the wall. Gee is accustomed to this. Several customers have mentioned "wonky walls" or "various unexpected hurdles" in their reviews — and that Gee worked through them without drama.
"Due to the house being old, there were a few obstacles that Gee easily worked around including some old pipes and our wonky walls. We have had so many compliments on the tiling."
— Jodie Marie, September 2024
If you have a period property and are wondering whether it is suitable for the bathroom you have in mind, the honest answer is: probably yes, with the right preparation. That is what the site visit is for.
Frequently asked questions
How long does bathroom tiling take? A standard family bathroom — floor and walls, no feature wall — typically takes three to five days depending on the size of the room and the tile format. A full wet room with level-access floor and full-height walls takes longer. A feature wall added to an existing tiled bathroom can often be completed in a day or two. Gee will give you a realistic timeline during the site visit.
How much does bathroom tiling cost in Kent? Tiling costs vary with the size of the room, the tile format and type, and the complexity of the layout. Porcelain floor tiles in a standard family bathroom will cost differently from full-height large-format wall tiles in a wet room. Rather than publish figures that may not apply to your specific job, Gee provides a written quote after a site visit. Contact him for a free, no-obligation assessment.
Do you work in period properties with uneven walls? Yes — a meaningful part of the work ABC Tiling does is in older homes where the walls are not flat and the floors are not level. The preparation work takes longer, but the quoted price reflects that.
Can you help me choose tiles, or do I need to source them myself? Either works. If you have already chosen tiles, Gee will advise on quantities and suitability. If you are still deciding, he can meet you at Apex Tiles in person or point you towards specific ranges at Topps Tiles where customers receive a trade discount.
What tiles work best in a wet room or walk-in shower? For wet room floors, a smaller tile format (mosaic or 300×300 or below) gives more grout lines and therefore more grip — a practical consideration for a floor that will regularly be wet. For walls, larger-format tiles reduce the number of grout lines and make cleaning easier. Textured or matte-finish tiles are preferable to polished surfaces in wet areas.
Get a bathroom tiling quote
Call Gee directly or submit an enquiry — he responds to all contact personally.
Call: 07961 795424 Email: info.abctiling@gmail.com
Covering: Greenhithe · Stone · Gravesend · Longfield · Bean · New Barn
A total perfectionist. My herringbone wall is literally a work of art, which everyone is amazed by when they walk in. He would not leave that bathroom until it was absolute perfection. I've never met a single tradesperson who took so much pride in their work.
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