Learn Practical Tiling Skills With Confidence
Beginner-friendly, hands-on tiling courses designed to teach you how to prepare, measure, cut, lay and finish tiles with greater confidence.
Tiling Doesn’t Have to Feel Complicated
Tiling can transform a kitchen, bathroom or other area of your home, but getting a professional-looking finish requires good preparation and the right techniques.
Our practical tiling courses give you the opportunity to work with tools, tiles and materials in a supportive, hands-on environment while learning each stage of the process.
No previous tiling or DIY experience is required.
What You’ll Learn
Develop practical tiling skills and learn the techniques needed to approach straightforward tiling projects with greater confidence.
Preparation & Planning
Learn why surface preparation matters and how to plan your tiling layout before you begin.
Measuring & Setting Out
Learn how to measure an area, establish your starting points and create a balanced tile layout.
Cutting & Laying Tiles
Practise cutting tiles and learn how adhesive, spacers and positioning are used during installation.
Grouting & Finishing
Learn how to grout tiled surfaces and understand the finishing techniques that help produce a neat result.
From Preparation to the Finished Surface
Good tiling starts long before the first tile is fixed in place. Our course introduces the complete process so that you understand not just what to do, but why each stage matters.
Choosing suitable tiles and materials
Preparing surfaces before tiling
Measuring and calculating tile quantities
Using tile cutters and common tiling tools
Using adhesive and tile spacers correctly
Grouting and completing the finished surface
Perfect for Complete Beginners
You don’t need previous tiling experience or specialist trade knowledge before attending.
- Complete beginners wanting to learn practical tiling
- Homeowners planning straightforward tiling projects
- People who want more confidence using tiling tools
- Anyone who prefers practical, hands-on learning
What to Expect From Your Tiling Course
Learn in a friendly and supportive environment with practical demonstrations and plenty of opportunity to practise the techniques yourself.
Small Groups
Smaller groups allow more time for questions, guidance and practical support.
Hands-On Practice
Practise measuring, cutting, positioning and finishing rather than simply watching.
Beginner Friendly
Techniques are explained clearly without assuming previous trade or DIY experience.
Practical Knowledge
Leave with knowledge and techniques you can apply to future projects at home.
Find Your Next Tiling Course
Building It Better NI runs practical courses at locations across Northern Ireland. Browse our current programme for upcoming tiling course dates.
See What Our Customers Say
Read genuine feedback from people who have attended Building It Better NI courses.
Hear From Our Happy Customers
Emma Treacy
Cj Crawford
Fantastic value for money course, so much information and support, new skills and independence achieved in 1 weekend, could not recommend highly enough! Should be mandatory for everyone, thanks Sarah for an unbelievable experience, Caroline x
Grainne Farrell
Sarah was a wonderful teacher. She was so supportive and had a solution for any problems that arose. I learned that even if something goes wrong I can make it right. Already looking at booking into more courses! I am ready to conquer the wood!
Mittie 47
Attended DIY course in Derry recently. It was brilliant, I loved the practical approach and Michelle the instructor had an excellent way of presenting information, easy to follow and very knowledgable. All helped by a lovely group of fellow participants. Well spent few days, thank you.
Claire O'Neill
I’ve recently completed the electrics course with Sarah and the DIY course with Michelle. Both were brilliant and have given me so much confidence to just get stuck in. Being able to learn in a safe space of just women was great. I would highly recommend the courses and can’t wait to do more myself!
Start Building Your Tiling Confidence
Browse upcoming courses and find a date and Northern Ireland location that suits you.