Floor Preparation

ABM Tiling provides thorough floor preparation services, expertly cleaning, levelling, and priming substrates to create a stable, flawless foundation essential for successful, long-lasting tiling installations in London homes and commercial spaces. Proper floor preparation is the critical first step that prevents common issues like cracking, lifting, or uneven tiles, ensuring your finished surface performs beautifully for years.

Our process starts with a detailed site assessment to identify existing conditions, remove old coverings, adhesives, or contaminants, and repair any defects such as cracks or high spots. We then apply appropriate levelling compounds, primers, and bonding agents tailored to the substrate type – whether concrete, timber, anhydrite, or existing tiles. Using professional tools and materials, we achieve perfectly flat, clean surfaces ready for immediate tiling, with attention to moisture levels, expansion joints, and falls for drainage where needed.

Floor preparation is vital in renovations, new builds, extensions, and commercial fit-outs where substrates may be uneven, damaged, or unsuitable. It's particularly important for large-format tiles, natural stone, or underfloor heating systems that demand absolute flatness to avoid lippage or failure. In older London properties with uneven floors or in modern developments with fresh screeds, our preparation ensures optimal adhesion and a professional finish.

ABM stands out for our meticulous approach and experience handling diverse substrates – we minimise dust and disruption with controlled methods, protect surrounding areas, and deliver surfaces that meet manufacturer warranties and British standards. Our portfolio includes perfectly prepared floors for luxury bathrooms, open-plan kitchens, retail spaces, and office environments throughout London, earning praise for reliability and precision.

What sets ABM apart is our commitment to getting the foundation right every time – poor preparation causes 90% of tiling failures, and our expertise eliminates that risk, saving clients time and money long-term. We provide clear advice on timelines, drying times, and compatibility to keep projects on track.

Choose ABM Tiling for floor preparation that guarantees durable, beautiful tiling results from the ground up. Contact us today for a site survey and ensure your project starts on solid footing.