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Tiling & Painting Works
Premium tile installations and flawless paintwork — marble, porcelain, and ceramic layouts with precision grout finishing, plus waterproof interior and exterior painting for homes and commercial spaces.
What We Offer
Types of Tiling & Painting Services
Floor Tiling
Porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, and homogeneous floor tiles — bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, car porches, and outdoor areas.
See Pricing ↓Bathroom & Kitchen Wall Tiling
Full-height wall tiling for bathrooms, shower areas, and kitchen backsplashes — including waterproofing membrane underneath.
See Pricing ↓Interior Painting
Wall and ceiling painting for homes and offices — full surface preparation, primer, and 2–3 coats of premium emulsion paint.
See Pricing ↓Exterior Painting
Weather-resistant exterior wall coatings — full surface repair, sealer, and elastomeric paint systems for facades, boundary walls, and roofs.
See Pricing ↓Feature Wall & Special Finishes
Textured coatings, microcement, marble effect paint, timber-look tile feature walls, and brick-effect cladding for accent areas.
See Pricing ↓Re-Tiling & Tile Repair
Removal of existing tiles, substrate repair, waterproofing, and fresh tile installation — ideal for renovations and bathroom overhauls.
See Pricing ↓Scope of Work
What's Included in Every Job
Surface preparation & substrate levelling
Tile layout planning & dry-run alignment
Screeding & waterproof membrane (wet areas)
Tile cutting & precision fitting at edges
Adhesive bedding & lippage-free setting
Grout selection, mixing & neat application
Silicone sealing at all junctions & corners
Wall skim coat & sanding before painting
Primer coat & 2–3 topcoat application
Tile clean-down & full site clearance
Materials We Work With
Tile Types & Applications
Most PopularPorcelain & Homogeneous
Dense, low-absorption tiles suitable for floors and walls — available in large formats up to 1200×2400mm. Highly durable and easy to maintain.
Floor & Wall
R10 Slip Rated
Large Format
PremiumMarble & Natural Stone
Natural marble, travertine, slate, and limestone — requires sealed grout and careful substrate preparation to prevent staining. Premium aesthetic, premium care.
Polished / Honed
Needs Sealing
Interior Only
Feature & AccentMosaic & Glass Tile
Glass, stone, and ceramic mosaic sheets for feature walls, shower niches, kitchen backsplashes, and pool surrounds. Detailed cutting required.
Wall Application
White Cement Grout
Accent Zones
TrendingTimber-Look Ceramic
Ceramic or porcelain planks printed with wood grain texture — the durability of tile with the warmth of timber. Ideal for living areas and outdoor decks.
Plank Format
Indoor & Outdoor
Low Maintenance
Wet AreasAnti-Slip Outdoor Tile
R11–R13 rated textured tiles for pool surrounds, car porches, driveways, outdoor staircases, and wet kitchen floors. Safety-first selection.
R11–R13 Slip Rating
Outdoor Rated
Frost Resistant
Modern LookLarge Format & Thin Slab
600×1200mm to 1200×2400mm slabs for seamless minimal-joint floors and walls — requires specialist adhesive and experienced installation.
Thin-Bed Adhesive
Minimal Grout Lines
Flat Substrate Critical
Paint Systems We Use
Right Paint for Every Surface
Interior Emulsion
Smooth, washable emulsion for interior walls and ceilings. Low VOC, quick-drying, available in thousands of colours. Applied over skim-coated and primed surfaces.
Exterior Weathershield
UV-resistant, anti-fungal exterior emulsion for facades and boundary walls. Formulated to withstand Malaysia's tropical heat, rain, and humidity for 5–8 years.
Anti-Mould & Damp Paint
Silver ion anti-mould additive emulsion for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and previously damp walls. Inhibits mould and algae growth from behind the paint film.
Textured & Sandstone Coating
Thick-film decorative coatings applied by roller or spray — sandstone, travertine, and pebble dash textures for feature walls and exterior facades.
Epoxy Floor Coating
High-build solvent-free epoxy system for factory floors, car parks, and commercial kitchens — chemical-resistant, non-slip finish, easy to clean.
Roof & Waterproof Coating
Elastomeric acrylic or polyurethane roof coatings that bridge hairline cracks and provide a flexible waterproof membrane over concrete or metal roofs.
How It Works
Our Step-by-Step Process
1
Site Visit & Material Consultation
We visit the site, measure the areas, discuss your tile and colour choices, and advise on the right adhesive, grout, and paint system before any quote is submitted.
2
Surface Preparation
For tiling: substrate is cleaned, levelled, and screeded where needed. For painting: cracks are filled, loose paint removed, and surfaces sanded and skim-coated to a smooth, even base.
3
Waterproofing (Wet Areas)
Bathroom and kitchen floors receive a minimum 2-coat waterproof membrane before any tile adhesive is applied — this step is non-negotiable for wet areas and is often skipped by cheaper contractors.
4
Tiling or Painting Execution
Tiles are laid with correct adhesive, consistent joint spacing, and zero lippage. Paint is applied in the specified number of coats with adequate drying time between each coat — never rushed.
5
Grouting, Silicone & Final Finish
Grout is packed, tooled, and cleaned. Silicone is applied at all movement joints. For painting, a final touch-up pass ensures even coverage and sharp lines at all edges.
6
Clean-Down & Handover
All tile surfaces are cleaned of adhesive and grout haze. Paint masking removed. Site cleared of debris. Final inspection done with the client before sign-off.
Our Work
Tiling & Painting Gallery
★★★★★
"MKW Global tiled all four bathrooms and the entire ground floor of our new house, plus painted every room inside and the full exterior. The large-format porcelain on the living room floor is absolutely flawless — not a single lippage issue. The exterior paint finish has held up perfectly through two monsoons. Outstanding workmanship."
Zulkifli Hassan
Homeowner, Bangi
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lippage and how do you prevent it?
Lippage is the height difference between the edges of adjacent tiles — when one tile sits higher than the next, creating a trip hazard and an uneven appearance. It's caused by uneven substrate, incorrect adhesive coverage, or poor laying technique. We prevent it by ensuring the substrate is level within ±3mm over 3m, using the correct adhesive thickness, and using tile levelling clips during installation. Large-format tiles (600mm+) are especially sensitive to this and require an experienced tiler.
How long should I wait before walking on new tiles?
Standard cement-based tile adhesive takes 24 hours to reach initial set — light foot traffic is possible after this. However, the tiles should not be grouted for at least 24 hours, and you should avoid heavy foot traffic, furniture placement, or wet mopping for 48–72 hours. Rapid-set adhesives can reduce this to 4–6 hours when needed for fast-turnaround projects. We advise you specifically based on the adhesive used.
How many coats of paint do I need?
A properly prepared surface should receive one primer coat and two topcoats — three coats total. One coat of topcoat is never sufficient for even coverage, and two coats over bare plaster without primer leads to patchy, uneven results that show through over time. For dark colour changes (e.g. dark wall being repainted white), a third topcoat may be needed. We always apply the full specified number of coats — not a single coat dressed up as two.
Can you tile over existing tiles without hacking?
In some cases, yes — if the existing tiles are fully bonded (hollow-sounding tiles must be removed), the floor height allows for an additional layer, and the substrate can carry the extra weight. We use a special tile-on-tile adhesive and ensure thorough keying of the existing surface. However, for bathrooms, we recommend hacking out and reapplying waterproofing membrane underneath before re-tiling — tiling over existing bathroom tiles without waterproofing is a shortcut that leads to future leaks.
Why is my exterior paint peeling after just one year?
Premature peeling is almost always caused by one of three issues: painting over a damp wall before it has fully dried (common after waterproofing works), applying topcoat without a proper alkali-resistant primer on new plaster, or using a budget paint that lacks flexibility and UV resistance. Our exterior painting process always includes crack repair, an alkali-resistant sealer/primer, and a premium elastomeric topcoat — this is the only system that lasts in Malaysia's climate.
Do you handle both tiling and painting in the same project?
Yes — and it's more efficient when you do. Tiling always comes before painting so that grout haze and adhesive splashes can be cleaned without damaging fresh paintwork. We schedule trades in the correct sequence: tiling first, then gypsum works, then painting last. If you need both, we coordinate everything under one contract with a single project timeline.