Tile & surfaces

120×60 cm tiles reduce grout lines and suit open wet zones when paired with uncoupling membranes over hydronic mats. We mark expansion joints at room transitions so seasonal movement does not crack corners in post-war concrete slabs.

Matte finishes hide hairline scratches from grit tracked in from Aurajoki paths better than polished surfaces that show every scuff.

Mid-grey grout on shower walls tolerates mineral bloom between cleans; bright white grout demands weekly attention in Turku hard-water zones. Epoxy grout suits niche bases and floor perimeters where standing water lingers longest.

We provide grout sample sticks against chosen tile so clients approve contrast levels before tilers order bags by the crate.

Original hex or square tile in 1920s flats can remain while walls refresh — we design junction trims where new wall tile meets old floor patterns without awkward height steps. When floors must lift, we document pattern counts for like-for-like restoration where boards require it.

Port Arthur timber structures sometimes need flexible adhesive systems; we note substrate notes on procurement sheets for contractor review.

Horizontal accent strips at 105 cm height echo traditional wainscot proportions without full half-height tiling that shrinks small rooms visually. Contrasting bands work best on the longest wall; we avoid busy patterns on every surface in rooms under 6 m².

Accent tile quantities include ten percent wastage for cuts around niches and window returns common in Aurakatu facades.

Moisture-rated panels suit quick refreshes where full retile is out of scope. We specify paint systems for dry zones above splash heights — breathable formulations for older plaster that still moves with seasonal humidity swings off the river.

Panel-to-tile transitions receive silicone colour codes matched to grout so junctions stay discreet after installation.