Beginner learning how to lay ceramic tiles with adhesive and spacers in a hands-on DIY tiling workshop

Home DIY: Tiling Workshop


Ready to roll up your sleeves and give tiling a go? Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, refreshing your bathroom, or dreaming of a stylish splashback, this hands-on DIY Tiling workshop will give you the confidence and practical skills to complete your own tiling projects.

Led by experienced instructors, you’ll learn through live demonstrations and guided practice in a supportive workshop environment. No experience is necessary, making this course perfect for beginners who want to build real-world skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify tile types and select the right tools for different tiling jobs.
  • Prepare surfaces, lay tiles accurately, and cut tiles to fit.
  • Grout, seal, and finish tiled surfaces with a professional touch.

Course Outline

  • Overview of Tiling Projects: Tile types, applications, and essential tools.
  • Surface Preparation: Cleaning, levelling, waterproofing, and priming different substrates.
  • Laying the Tiles: Planning layouts, applying adhesive, cutting tiles, and ensuring even placement.
  • Grouting and Finishing: Mixing and applying grout, cleaning, sealing, and polishing.
  • Troubleshooting & Tips: Avoiding common mistakes and maintaining tiled surfaces.

Materials & Requirements

  • All tiling tools and materials are provided.
  • Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes.
  • Bring a face mask and safety goggles (or use provided PPE).

Venue

This workshop is held at Sydney Community College’s Summer Hill campus. Your exact venue details will be confirmed upon enrolment.


Details

5 hours

You will learn

  • Choose suitable tiles and tools for different projects
  • Prepare and waterproof surfaces correctly
  • Lay, grout and seal tiles for a professional finish

You will get

  • Hands-on practice with real tiling tools
  • Expert guidance from experienced instructors
  • All materials and equipment provided

Appropriate for

Beginners and anyone wanting practical tiling skills for home renovation projects.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Face mask and safety goggles (optional if using provided PPE)
  • Old clothes and closed-in shoes
  • Lunch or snacks

What to wear

Casual; wear old clothes and closed-in shoes


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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