Tile and floors
Tile and floors, laid over a checked subfloor
Backsplashes, showers and floors, drawn on your plan before the first tile is cut.
Tile is only as good as what is under it. We check the subfloor or the wall first, and we draw the pattern on your plan, so the cuts land where you want them: at the wall, not in the middle of the room. Samples at the showroom sit by a window and next to your cabinet door.
Included
Backsplashes, tub and shower surrounds and floors
Wood, vinyl plank and tile flooring
A layout drawn on your plan before work starts
Subfloor and wall checked, and repaired where needed
Grout and sealer chosen with you
Thresholds and transitions planned room to room
Cost
What changes the price of tile and floors
No figures here: your size, your house and your selections set them. This is what moves the number.
Tile size and pattern
Small mosaics and diagonal layouts take far longer to set than large tiles in a straight run.
Subfloor condition
A flat, dry subfloor lets us start straight away. A soft or uneven one has to be repaired first.
Natural stone
Stone needs sealing and its own setting materials, and it varies from piece to piece.
The area
Square feet matter, and so do the cuts around cabinets, corners and doorways.
Transitions
Where one floor meets another, the heights have to match. Sometimes that means raising or sanding a floor.
Lead time
Special tile can take weeks to arrive. We confirm it before we schedule the work.
The process
How tile and floors go
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Step 1: Showroom visit
Tile boards and flooring by the window, and your plan on the table.
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Step 2: Site measure
We check the subfloor or wall for flatness and moisture and measure each room.
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Step 3: Layout on paper
We draw the pattern on your plan, so you see where each cut falls before it happens.
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Step 4: Ordering
Tile is ordered with an allowance for cuts and breakage. We hold the extra boxes for you.
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Step 5: Setting and grout
Tile is set, cured and grouted in order. Sealer goes on last, and a walk-through ends the job.
Permits and rules
Tile and flooring usually need no permit when nothing else changes. When tile is part of a bathroom or kitchen remodel with plumbing or wiring changes, the permits follow that work.
In a house built before 1978, removing old flooring or walls can disturb lead paint or other old materials. We follow the EPA's rule on lead paint and tell you the steps at the visit.
Tile and floors in the showroom
Sample photos.
Questions about tile and floors
Can you tile over my old tile?
Sometimes. It depends on the old tile, the subfloor and the height it adds. We check at the site measure.
How long before I can walk on a tiled floor?
A day or two once the tile is set, and longer before heavy furniture goes back. Your project manager gives you dates.
Do you keep extra tile?
We order extra for cuts and breakage and leave the spare boxes with you.
Is natural stone harder to live with?
It needs sealing and care, and it can stain. We show you what it looks like in use at the showroom.
Bring your floor plan and a tile sample
Bring your plan to the showroom. The visit has no charge, and you leave with a written list of what the room needs.