Kitchen Tiling Specialists

Kitchen Tiling Cape Town

From bold splashbacks to seamless porcelain floors, Truline Tiling delivers beautiful, durable kitchen tiling across Cape Town and the Western Cape. Expert workmanship, honest pricing, and a finish that lasts decades.

Kitchen Tiling Specialists

Beautiful, Durable Kitchen Tiles Built for Cape Town Homes

The kitchen is the heart of the home and the tiles you choose for it need to be as practical as they are beautiful. At Truline Tiling, we’ve laid tiles in hundreds of Cape Town kitchens, from compact apartment kitchens in the City Bowl to expansive farm style open plan kitchens in Stellenbosch and Paarl.

Kitchen tiles need to handle heat, moisture, cooking splatter, and constant foot traffic. We advise on the right tile specification for each zone floors, walls, splashbacks, and islands ensuring you get a result that looks stunning on day one and stays that way for decades.

Kitchen Splashback Tiling

The splashback is often the most visually impactful element of a kitchen. Whether you want understated subway tiles in a classic brick bond, a bold Moroccan patterned feature, large format porcelain seamlessly matched to your countertop, or a handmade artisan tile that adds warmth and character we’ll execute it with precision.

Kitchen Floor Tiling

Kitchen floors take enormous punishment. We recommend porcelain or natural stone tiles rated for high traffic areas, applied over a properly prepared and levelled substrate with flexible adhesive to accommodate the natural movement of a busy kitchen environment.

Island & Feature Wall Tiling

Kitchen islands and feature walls are where personality really comes through. We’ve created statement walls with bold zellige tile, elegant marble look porcelain island surrounds, and dramatic full height feature splashbacks that become the focal point of the entire open plan living space.

What Makes a Good Kitchen Tile?

Slip resistance rating suitable for the floor area
PEI wear rating appropriate for traffic levels
Low porosity for easy cleaning and hygiene
Heat resistance for areas near the hob or oven
Stain resistance essential around cooking areas

Tile Size Considerations

Tile size dramatically affects the feel of a kitchen. Smaller mosaic and metro tiles create intimacy and texture. Large format tiles (600mm+) create a seamless, spacious look with fewer grout lines. We advise on the optimal tile format for your kitchen dimensions and ceiling height during your free consultation.

Grouting Your Kitchen

Kitchen grout takes a beating from cooking oils, steam, and food splatter. We recommend epoxy grout for kitchen floors and splashbacks it’s nonporous, highly stain resistant, and doesn’t require sealing. For cementitious grout, we apply a high quality penetrating sealer and advise on long term maintenance.

Popular Kitchen Styles

Kitchen Tile Styles We Love

Modern Minimalist

Large format porcelain slabs with minimal grout lines, in concrete grey or warm white tones perfect for contemporary open plan kitchens.

Farmhouse & Country

Terracotta floors, handmade subway splashbacks, and encaustic feature tiles warm, textured, and timeless. Make your space amazing with these.

Classic Subway

The enduring favourite. Brick bond, stacked, herringbone or vertical offset in gloss white or colour, always elegant. Perfect for all spaces.

Moroccan & Zellige

Handcrafted, irregular, full of character. Zellige tiles transform a splashback into a work of art and add authentic warmth.

Natural Stone

Marble, slate, travertine, and quartzite each piece unique, each kitchen one-of-a-kind. Sealed and maintained for longevity.

Bold Geometric

Hexagonal, fish scale, diamond, and Moroccan star patterns for the kitchen that makes a strong design statement.

Why Truline

What Every Kitchen Project Includes

Free In Home Consultation

We visit your kitchen, assess the space, discuss your vision, and advise on tile selection, layout, and what to expect from the process.

Precision Surface Preparation

Self levelling compound where needed, proper priming, and substrate assessment before any tile is cut or laid.

Expert Cutting & Fitting

Wet saw cut tiles around sockets, windows, and cabinetry. Mitre cuts on external corners for a flawless finish.

Heat Resistant Adhesive

Kitchen grade flexible adhesive that handles temperature fluctuations near hobs, ovens, and dishwashers without cracking.

Stain Resistant Grouting

Epoxy or sealed cementitious grout matched to your tile colour for a finish that stays clean and attractive long-term.

Full Clean Up

We protect your cabinetry and appliances throughout, and leave your kitchen spotless at the end of each working day.

OUR PROCESS

How Your Kitchen Tiling Project Works

From your first call to your final walkthrough, here's exactly what to expect when you choose Truline for your kitchen.

Site Visit & Measurement

We measure precisely, assess the substrate condition, check for levelness, and discuss your tile vision. We can advise on tile selection and suggest what will work best for your specific kitchen layout and cabinetry style.

Detailed Written Quote

You receive a fully itemised quote labour, adhesive, grout, tile trim pieces, and any preparation work. No surprises, no hidden costs.

Surface Preparation

We prepare the substrate: remove old tiles if needed, apply self-levelling compound, prime surfaces, and ensure perfect conditions for adhesion before any tile is laid.

Layout Planning

We dry lay and plan the tile layout before any adhesive is applied ensuring balanced cut tiles at borders, centred feature elements, and perfectly symmetrical patterns.

Tiling & Grouting

Tiles are laid with professional grade adhesive, levelled precisely, grouted, sealed, and silicone applied at all movement joints. Every step is done to the highest standard.

Completion & Inspection

We walk through the finished work with you. Any snags are addressed immediately. You sign off only when you're completely satisfied.

Kitchen Tiling Questions Answered

How long does kitchen tiling take?

A typical kitchen splashback takes 1–2 days. A full kitchen floor takes 2–3 days. Combined floor and wall tiling typically takes 4–6 days, allowing for adhesive curing time between stages. We’ll give you a precise timeline in your quote.

Can I use my kitchen while tiling is in progress?

Partially. During active tiling, the area being worked on will be inaccessible. We try to plan the work to minimise disruption often tiling in sections so you can still access the kitchen partially throughout the project.

What tile is best for a kitchen floor?

Rectified porcelain tiles are our most recommended option for kitchen floors they’re extremely durable, hygienic, easy to clean, and available in a huge range of styles. They require very little maintenance. Natural stone is beautiful but requires more upkeep. We’ll advise based on your lifestyle and aesthetic.

How do you tile around existing cabinetry?

We tile around existing cabinetry with precision, using wet saw cuts for accuracy. For floors, we determine the correct sequence with your kitchen installer if new cabinetry is going in, as tile before or after cabinets both have pros and cons depending on the layout.

What's the best grout for a kitchen splashback?

Epoxy grout is ideal for kitchen splashbacks because it’s completely non porous, highly resistant to cooking oils and stains, and never needs sealing. The colour stays consistent over time. For smaller grout joints, we also use premium unsanded cementitious grout with penetrating sealer.

Ready for a Stunning Kitchen?

Get your free kitchen tiling quote from Truline Cape Town’s trusted tiling specialists. Fast response, honest pricing, beautiful results.

Our Service Areas

Atlantic Seaboard

Cape Town

City Bowl

Eastern Suburbs

Northern Suburbs

West Coast