We tile walls and floors in kitchens, utility rooms, hallways, living areas and covered terraces across Málaga province. Each job starts with checking that the wall or floor is flat and sound, then setting out the tiles so cuts are balanced and lines meet doors, worktops and corners neatly. Edges, corners and grout are finished carefully. Bathroom renovations, including shower and wet-area tiling, are handled by our sister site.
What kind of tiling do you do on this site?
Our tiling work focuses on the rooms outside the bathroom. Typical jobs include kitchen splashbacks and full-height kitchen walls, utility and laundry rooms, hallway and living room floors, feature walls in textured or patterned tiles, fireplace surrounds, and covered terrace areas that connect to the interior. We also replace damaged tiles where matching ones can still be found.
Bathrooms are a different discipline because of waterproofing, falls to drains and shower trays. For a bathroom or shower project, see our sister site reformabanosmalaga.eu, which covers that work in detail. Large outdoor paving and driveways are also outside the scope of this site.
Why does the surface matter so much?
A tile can only be as flat as the wall or floor behind it. Old walls with gotelé, flaking paint or crumbling plaster need preparing before tiles go on, and in some cases old tiles are better removed than tiled over. Where walls are out of plumb, the error shows at corners and along worktops, and the cuts end up thin and uneven.
We check flatness, adhesion and soundness during the visit and include any preparation in the quote as a separate line. When a kitchen wall is being tiled as part of a wider refresh, the walls around it are often skimmed at the same time; see our wall skimming page for how that is done.
How is the layout planned?
Good tiling starts with setting out, not with the first tile. We plan where full tiles fall and where cuts are needed, so that the visible lines, such as along a worktop, at the top of a splashback or around a window, look deliberate. On floors, the layout is centred on the main view of the room and aligned with doorways where possible.
With large-format tiles and patterned designs, setting out is even more important, because every cut and every joint line is more visible. We agree the layout with you before starting, including the direction of rectangular tiles and the position of decorative bands or patterned pieces. Our guide on choosing flooring covers the floor side of these decisions.
What about edges, corners and grout?
The details at the edges decide how professional the tiling looks. External corners can be finished with a profile or with mitred tile edges, depending on the tile and the look you prefer. Junctions with worktops, window reveals and door frames are sealed with an appropriate flexible joint rather than rigid grout, because these junctions move slightly over time.
Grout colour has more effect than most people expect: a matching grout makes the surface read as one, while a contrasting one emphasises the pattern. We show you the options against your tile before grouting begins.
Can you tile around a new kitchen?
Yes. Ideally the wall is tiled once the kitchen units and worktop are in place, or at least once their exact positions are fixed, so that the tiles finish neatly on the worktop. Sockets and switches on the splashback are planned so that they fall in sensible positions in relation to the tiles, and electrical changes are made beforehand by our authorised partner installers.
If the kitchen itself is being renovated, including units, plumbing and appliances, our sister site reformabanosmalaga.eu covers full kitchen renovation. On this site we take care of the tiling and the wall and floor finishes around it.
Should I tile over old tiles?
It is possible when the existing tiles are firmly bonded, flat and clean, and when the extra thickness causes no problems at edges, sockets or worktops. It avoids the dust and noise of removal. However, if even a few old tiles sound hollow, or if there is any sign of moisture behind them, removal is the safer route.
We test the existing tiles during the visit and recommend one option or the other in the quote. Mistakes at this stage are expensive to fix later, which is why we take time over it. Our article on choosing a finishing contractor includes questions worth asking about this before signing.
Which tiles work best in kitchens and hallways?
In kitchens, the splashback behind the hob and sink takes grease, steam and frequent cleaning, so a tile with a smooth, non-porous face and a grout that is easy to wipe makes daily life simpler. Gloss tiles reflect light and brighten a narrow kitchen; matt and textured tiles hide water marks and fingerprints better. Small mosaic tiles bring more grout lines, which means more to clean.
In hallways and entrances, the floor takes sand, grit and wheeled luggage. Here a robust floor tile with a surface that is not slippery when wet is the sensible choice, particularly where the hallway leads directly from a terrace or a pool area. We explain the practical differences between the tiles you are considering; the final choice of style, size and colour is yours, and we do not tie you to any particular supplier.
What does the tiling quote include?
A clear quote separates removal of old tiles, preparation of the surface, the tiling itself in square metres, edge profiles and trims in linear metres, grouting and sealing, waste removal and the final clean. It should state whether the tiles and adhesives are included and how cutting waste has been allowed for.
For a breakdown of the factors that influence cost, see presupuestoreforma.eu.
Bauman Raymond Attila · Quitar Gotelé Málaga · Avenida Antonio Belón 3, Marbella. Last reviewed: 05/11/2026.
