Stone Tiling for Walls and Floors
Dorking is an old market town, and a good share of its houses are Victorian or earlier. Natural stone belongs in them, on walls as much as underfoot. Stone Classics Ltd has over 25 years of experience in natural stone tiling, and Dorking is close to home: we are in the village of Leigh, between Dorking and Reigate.
Our tilers fit limestone, marble and travertine in bathrooms and wet rooms, as kitchen splashbacks, on feature walls and through hallways. Each room is measured and its layout drawn up first, so the joints line up with the bath, the window and the doorway. The full list is on our tiling services page.
Tiling Older Houses
Stone tiling in a Dorking house of any age starts with the surface underneath. In Victorian villas and cottages the floors are seldom level and the walls are seldom square, so preparation is a real part of the job.
We put the base right first. Then we plan the layout to the room as it actually is, so that any tapering cuts end up at the edges, where they are least noticed. We work in listed and period properties as well as new builds.
Tile Restoration, Regrouting and Repair
A stone floor or a tiled wall that has seen better days can often be brought back. We restore and repair existing stonework, regrout tired joints and replace tiles that have cracked or come loose. If an older floor is worth keeping, we will say so and explain what it needs.
Natural Stone Flooring
We also lay natural stone flooring in Dorking kitchens, hallways and living rooms. Stone flooring is prepared, laid, sealed and finished by the same people who do the tiling.
What that involves is set out on our flooring services page.
Stone Supplier for Dorking Homes
As a stone supplier we offer the Timeless Stone Collection, our own range of limestone flooring. For an older house, Kelso is a soft grey stone with veins and fossils that sits well in listed buildings, and Wetherby has natural shelling and warm oatmeal tones. For something paler, Bath is creamy and mellow with a consistent finish.
Samples come to you, and there is a brochure on our stone supply page.
Underfloor Heating Installation
Underfloor heating installation is often added to a Dorking bathroom or kitchen while it is being retiled, since the floor is coming up anyway. We fit electric and water based systems, and our own heating installers share the job with the tilers. The system is tested and commissioned, and we give advice on running it. Read more about underfloor heating.
A Tiling Company and Flooring Company With Its Own Team
We are a small, independent tiling company, and every tiler who comes to your home in Dorking is full time and directly employed by us. We are a flooring company too, so one team answers for the job from the base to the final seal.
We work for homeowners and with the interior designers, architects and builders they appoint. We are featured on Checkatrade.
Around Dorking
Dorking sits in the Mole Valley, where the River Mole cuts through the North Downs. Box Hill is to the north east, Ranmore to the north west and Leith Hill to the south west. Much of the town centre is a conservation area, and the streets around Rose Hill are lined with Victorian houses and villas. A market has been recorded here since the 13th century.
We cover the town and the villages close by, among them Westcott, Brockham and the Holmwoods. We also work in Reigate and Horsham.
Questions We Are Asked
Can existing stone or tiles be repaired or matched?
Often, yes. Cracked, loose or worn tiles can be repaired or replaced, and joints can be regrouted. Matching depends on the stone. Natural stone varies from one batch to the next, so we look at what you have and tell you how close a match is likely to be.
How is stone sealed and looked after in a bathroom?
The stone is sealed, which protects it from water and marks. After that, wash it with a pH neutral cleaner, keep harsh supermarket products and steam mops away from it, and have it resealed from time to time. We give you care advice for your particular stone.
What happens at the first visit?
We look at the room, measure it and talk through how you want it to look. We check the walls and floor the stone will go onto, and bring samples if you are still choosing. You then receive a clear quote with a timeline.
For natural stone tiling in Dorking, get in touch with Stone Classics Ltd to arrange a visit. We are happy to look at a single bathroom or a whole house.