Tiling courses

Tiling is a skilled and rewarding trade, ideal for people who enjoy practical work, have a good eye for detail and take pride in achieving a professional finish.

Our courses are designed to teach the essential skills needed for a future in tiling. You will receive practical, hands-on training from experienced professionals, learning how to prepare surfaces, work with different materials and complete wall and floor tiling to a high standard. Whether you are completely new to tiling or want to improve your existing skills, we will help you learn at a pace that suits you.

I was nervous about starting my course, but as soon as I did, I felt great and was inspired by the passion that Century Training Academy offers.

Kevin, Caister-on-Sea

Our course options

Our 5-Day Intensive Wall & Floor Tiling Course is ideal for complete beginners, DIY enthusiasts or anyone looking to develop practical tiling skills for use at home or as a first step towards working in the trade.

The course is heavily hands-on and practical, giving you plenty of time to develop your technique and confidence.

During the course, you can develop skills including:

• Preparing walls and floors ready for tiling
• Measuring and setting out correctly
• Using tiling tools safely and effectively
• Cutting tiles accurately
• Fixing wall and floor tiles
• Working around corners, edges and obstacles
• Applying adhesive correctly
• Grouting and finishing
• Achieving a clean, professional finish
• Understanding basic health and safety

No previous tiling experience is required, making the course suitable for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals or improve their existing practical skills.

Tools and materials are provided, allowing you to focus on learning, practising and developing your skills throughout the five days.

What will you learn?

Our courses provide the practical skills and knowledge needed to start developing a career in tiling. Depending on your course and current ability, you can learn:

• Floor tiling techniques
• Wall tiling techniques
• How to prepare different surfaces for tiling
• How to measure, mark and plan tiled areas
• How to use tile-cutting tools safely and accurately
• How to select and use different tiling adhesives
• How to remove and replace damaged tiles
• How to apply grout and achieve a professional finish
• How to clean and polish completed tiled surfaces
• Essential health and safety procedures

In house Certificate;
We offer an in-house Certificate of Competence stating that you have completed a course to high standards at Century Training Academy.

Meet the tutors

Daniel Gallagher

Daniel is our Tiling tutor at Century Training Academy, helping learners develop practical wall and floor tiling skills through hands-on sessions. He focuses on building confidence, accuracy and good technique, from preparation and setting out through to cutting, fixing and finishing.

Daniel’s supportive approach helps learners take their time, improve their skills and produce work they can be proud of.