The last box of tiles deserves a decision before the bathroom is finished. Some may be needed for cuts during fitting, while a few retained spares can be valuable if a tile is damaged later. Agree the quantity and what happens to the leftovers when you place the order.
For a bathroom refurbishment in South West London, keep the supplier’s product details with the fitting brief. A photograph of the finished wall gives you the look. The box label gives the supplier something more precise to work with.
Keep the label with the order
When customers need additional tiles, Total Tiles asks for the product name and information from the box, including the shade and possibly the calibre. Its guidance explains that suppliers display these details differently. Keep a clear photograph of the label and the order confirmation where you can find them again. Read Total Tiles’ additional-order guidance.
Ask your supplier which details identify the tiles you have received. If the delivery arrives in several parts, ask the installer to check the labels and appearance before fitting starts. Resolve any query with the supplier while the tiles are still loose.
Agree the quantity against the layout
Give the installer the tile size, room measurements and intended pattern before settling the order. Include the areas that are easy to overlook, such as a window reveal, bath panel or recessed shelf. Ask how those details affect cutting and how many full boxes to order.
A blanket allowance can hide quite different layouts. A straight run of small tiles and a feature wall with a complex pattern need their own calculation. Have the installer and supplier agree the quantity for your room, including an allowance for cuts and any spares you want to retain.
Decide what stays at handover
Stone Superstore recommends keeping spare tiles for possible future accidental damage. Include that decision in your order conversation, along with where you can store them safely. Read Stone Superstore’s tile FAQs.
In a small Balham flat, storage might be limited to one cupboard. Tell the installer what space is available and agree a sensible retained quantity. Keep the spares protected and labelled with the room, supplier and product details. Ask for them to be separated from waste before the final clear-out.
If you hope to return unopened boxes, check the supplier’s current conditions before ordering and again before the return deadline. Agree who handles the return and keep the purchase records.
Put the small details in the brief
The tiling brief should record the selected tile, layout, grout colour, edge finish and who orders each item. Add responsibility for checking the delivery, storing it and keeping the agreed spares. It gives everyone a clear answer when the room is being cleared for handover.
For a bathroom refurbishment, send OSPM your postcode, room measurements and tile links. If tiling is part of a full refurbishment, include the finishes room by room. Tell us about your project so the ordering and fitting scope can be discussed together.
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