Splashbacks and tiling · Dyfed
Splashbacks and tiling in Aberystwyth
Need splashbacks and tiling in Aberystwyth? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Aberystwyth?
If the units in your Aberystwyth kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.
Landlords around Dyfed often prefer plain tiles with mid-grey grout or a glass panel, since both stand up to heavy use and are quick to clean between tenancies. We work throughout Aberystwyth (SY23) and across the wider Dyfed area.
What do splashbacks and tiling in Aberystwyth include?
Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Aberystwyth kitchen after we have measured it:
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Aberystwyth
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Wales. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Costs across Wales tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £140–£370 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £280–£740 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £230–£550 |
| Stone upstands and splashbacksTemplated with the worktop | Priced with the worktop |
Tiling guide ranges cover preparation, adhesive, grout, trims and fixing, with the tiles themselves confirmed once chosen; the glass range includes a made-to-measure panel, and stone upstands are priced with the worktop. Prices include VAT at 20%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Aberystwyth?
Across Dyfed you will often find stone cottages, Victorian terraces, farmhouses and post-war bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Stone cottages and farmhouses often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while terraces in Llanelli and Aberystwyth tend to have a narrow galley at the back.
Rural farm tracks, steep coastal lanes and long distances between villages can affect delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and timing need planning ahead. Mains water across most of Dyfed is soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem, though farms on private supplies may need their own filtering.
Regulations for kitchen work in Aberystwyth
In Wales, splashbacks and tiling need no planning permission or building regulations approval. Electrical changes are different: because Part P in Wales treats extending an existing circuit within a kitchen as notifiable, moving or adding a socket to suit new tiling is normally notifiable work, certified through a competent person scheme or building control. In a listed building, listed building consent may be needed before historic tiles or features are removed.
Homes in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park or Bannau Brycheiniog, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or historic alterations.
Worth knowing before the fit
- Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
- If your Dyfed kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Aberystwyth kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Choosing stone worktops? Decide on upstands or a full-height splashback before templating, so they can be cut from the same material and priced together.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Aberystwyth
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Aberystwyth?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £140 to £370 including VAT in Aberystwyth. That reflects typical costs in Wales; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Aberystwyth before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Aberystwyth. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
Can heavy tiles or stone go on any kitchen wall?
Not always. Heavy tiles such as large-format porcelain or natural stone need a backing that can carry their weight and an adhesive suited to both the tile and the wall. Old plaster, painted plaster or plasterboard may need preparing, priming or replacing with a tile backer board first. We check the wall at the survey and follow the tile and adhesive makers' guidance.
Can a glass splashback go behind a gas hob?
Yes, usually, as long as the glass is toughened and the hob maker's instructions allow it. Toughened glass handles heat far better than ordinary glass, but a gas hob must still keep the clearances set out in its installation instructions, so we check those before ordering. The panel is measured after the worktops are fitted and made with cut-outs for sockets, because it cannot be cut once toughened.
Can you tile over existing kitchen tiles?
Sometimes, but it is rarely the better choice in a kitchen. Tiling over old tiles adds thickness, so sockets, switches and the edge against the wall units may no longer line up, and the new tiles rely on the old ones staying firmly bonded. If the existing tiles are sound and flat it can work for a small area; otherwise we remove them and prepare the wall.