Tile installation in Charlotte
Floors, shower walls and floors, tub surrounds and backsplashes.
What we install
Floors that stay flat, showers that stay dry, and lines that stay straight: the part of every kitchen and bathroom we care most about.
- Floors
- Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and entries, including large-format tile.
- Walls and showers
- Shower walls and floors, tub surrounds, niches and benches.
- Backsplashes
- Kitchen and bar backsplashes, including mosaics and stacked patterns.
What makes tile last
A flat, stiff base
Large tile shows every dip in the floor, so the floor is checked and flattened before anything is set.
Full mortar coverage
Tile with hollow spots underneath cracks. We back-butter large tile and check coverage.
Movement joints
Tile needs room to move at walls and changes of plane; skipping them is a common reason tile cracks or pops loose.
Waterproofing in wet areas
Showers get a waterproof layer behind the tile, not just sealed grout.
How it runs
Visit and measure
We check the floor or wall, talk about tile and layout, and note anything that needs fixing first.
Estimate
Scope, preparation, materials and price, in writing.
Preparation
Removal of the old surface, repairs, flattening and waterproofing.
Setting and grouting
Layout first, then tile, grout and sealing where the material needs it.
Walkthrough
We go through the finished work with you.
Permits
Tile work alone (no plumbing, wiring or structural change) costing $40,000 or less in a single-family home needs no building permit under North Carolina law.
Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1110(c), checked
Questions homeowners ask
Can you tile over my existing tile?
Sometimes, if the old tile is solid and flat and the height change works at doors and appliances. More often, removing it gives a better result; we'll tell you which after looking.
Why does large tile cost more to install?
It needs a flatter floor and more careful setting to avoid uneven edges, so the preparation takes longer.