Transform your floors and walls with professional tiling and flooring services. With over 18 years of experience serving Ashford and all of Kent, A.P.T. Builders specializes in tile installation and flooring across all property types. Whether you're tiling a bathroom in Canterbury, installing kitchen floor tiles in Tunbridge Wells, or laying luxury vinyl in a Maidstone property, our skilled craftsmen deliver precise, level installations with perfect grouting and long-lasting results.
Quality tiling requires proper preparation, precise setting, and attention to detail. From ensuring perfect levels to creating symmetrical layouts and achieving consistent grout lines, every step affects the final result. Across Kent properties from modern apartments in Ashford to period homes in Sevenoaks, we understand how different tile types, room sizes, and substrate conditions influence the approach needed. Our experienced tilers deliver flawless results built to last.
Dense, durable, and water-resistant tiles perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and high-traffic floor areas.
Versatile and affordable tiles suitable for walls and light-traffic floors in various finishes.
Marble, travertine, limestone, and slate offering unique, luxury appearance with natural variation.
Classic brick-style tiles popular for kitchen splashbacks and bathroom walls in various colors.
Modern oversized tiles creating seamless appearance with fewer grout lines for contemporary spaces.
Small tiles on sheets creating detailed patterns, borders, and feature areas with precision.
Quality flooring installation transforms the look and feel of your property while providing durability for years of use. From preparing subfloors to ensuring perfect levels and seamless joints, professional installation makes all the difference. Our expertise across Kent properties means we recommend and install the right flooring for your specific needs, lifestyle, and budget.
Water-resistant, durable, and realistic. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-traffic areas with authentic wood or stone appearance.
Affordable wood-effect flooring ideal for bedrooms and living rooms. Easy to clean and maintain with various styles available.
Real wood top layer providing authentic appearance. More stable than solid wood with suitability for underfloor heating.
Soft, warm, and sound-absorbing. Excellent for bedrooms and living areas providing comfort underfoot in various textures.
Porcelain or ceramic tiles set in adhesive with proper leveling, spacers for consistent grout lines, and quality grouting and sealing.
Ideal for: Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways
LVT and laminate planks that click together floating over underlay, allowing for expansion and easy future replacement if needed.
Ideal for: Living rooms, bedrooms
LVT or engineered wood adhered directly to prepared subfloor providing stable, quiet flooring with no hollow sound when walked on.
Ideal for: Commercial, heavy use areas
Professional carpet fitting using gripper rods around edges with quality underlay providing comfort, insulation, and sound reduction.
Ideal for: Bedrooms, stairs, living rooms
Successful tile and flooring projects require attention to these critical factors:
Level, clean, dry subfloors are essential for successful installation preventing future cracking and movement.
Proper damp-proof membranes and waterproofing in wet areas preventing damage to structure and finishes.
Allowing space for material expansion with temperature and humidity changes prevents buckling and damage.
Compatible flooring and proper installation over heating systems ensuring efficient heat transfer and safety.
Planning tile layout to minimize cuts, ensure symmetry, and create visually balanced installations.
Appropriate grout colors and types (standard, epoxy, flexible) suited to location and tile choice.
Professional finishing at doorways and edges with quality threshold strips and profiles.
Considering future access to underfloor services when selecting and installing permanent floor coverings.
Measuring rooms, assessing subfloors, and discussing your requirements, style, and budget
Advising on suitable tiles or flooring for your specific rooms and calculating accurate quantities
Removing old coverings, leveling subfloors, and applying necessary primers or membranes
Determining starting points and planning cuts to minimize waste and ensure symmetrical appearance
Expert tile setting or floor laying with precise leveling, spacing, and finishing throughout
Applying grout, sealing as required, fitting trims, and final cleaning for perfect completion
As Ashford Kent's trusted tiling and flooring specialists with over 18 years of experience, A.P.T. Builders has completed thousands of tile and floor installations across the county. We understand that successful flooring requires proper preparation, precise installation, and quality materials. From bathroom tiling in Canterbury apartments to luxury vinyl installation in Tunbridge Wells homes and commercial flooring in Maidstone businesses, we have the expertise to deliver outstanding results on every project.
Our reputation is built on level installations, perfect grout lines, and floors that last for decades. We don't rush, and we always prepare subfloors properly to prevent future problems. Whether you're tiling a shower room in an Ashford bungalow, installing engineered wood in a Sevenoaks period property, or fitting commercial vinyl in a Dover office, our experienced craftsmen deliver the quality and professionalism your project deserves.
We proudly serve all areas of Kent including Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Dartford, Gravesend, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, Ramsgate, and surrounding villages. Our local knowledge and extensive experience across Kent properties ensures we understand the unique challenges and deliver solutions that work.
Thorough subfloor leveling and preparation ensuring solid foundations for lasting installations.
Level tile installation with consistent spacing creating professional appearance throughout.
Premium adhesives, grouts, underlays, and installation materials for superior durability.
Experience with porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, metro, mosaic, and large format tiles.
Proper tanking and sealing in wet areas preventing leaks and water damage.
Creative layouts including herringbone, brick bond, and feature patterns for visual impact.
Tidy working practices with dust control and thorough cleanup on completion.
Transparent pricing covering all materials, preparation, installation, and finishing work.
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