Ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle your own tiling project? Whether you're renovating a kitchen, updating a bathroom, or installing a stylish splashback, this hands-on Home DIY: Tiling Workshop will give you the practical skills and confidence to get started.
Led by experienced instructors, you’ll learn through live demonstrations and guided practice in a supportive workshop environment. Perfect for beginners, this course covers everything from preparation to finishing, helping you achieve a professional-looking result at home.
Course Outline
- Overview of Tiling Projects: Tile types (ceramic, porcelain, mosaic), tools of the trade, and common home applications.
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, levelling, priming, waterproofing, and preparing different substrates.
- Laying the Tiles: Measuring, planning layouts, applying adhesive, cutting tiles, and placing with spacers.
- Grouting & Finishing: Mixing and applying grout, cleaning grout haze, sealing, and achieving a professional finish.
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Avoiding common mistakes and maintaining tiled surfaces.
Schedule & Venue
- 5-hour hands-on workshop (10:00am–3:00pm).
- Held at Sydney Community College campuses in Rozelle or Summer Hill.
- Specific venue details provided upon enrolment.
Additional Information
- All tools and tiling materials are provided.
- Content may vary slightly depending on class pace and participant interests.
Details
You will learn
- Identify tile types and select the right tools for different projects
- Prepare surfaces including priming and waterproofing
- 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 tiling 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 (or use provided PPE)
- Lunch or snacks
- Old clothes and closed-in shoes
What to wear
Wear old clothes, closed-in shoes, no loose jewellery
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney 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.
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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