Tile Setting

You can trust in my expertise when it comes to installing new tile. I will remove any existing tile or flooring as necessary, make any repairs required and prepare the surfaces before installation. Throughout this process I maintain a safe work site and ensuring a thorough cleanup afterwards. From simple porcelain tile to extremely high-end stone, I can install your surface with outstanding quality, bringing out the beauty in any space.

Some of the process involved in Tile setting include:

  • • Calculating material quantities
  • • Preparing the surface
  • • Assessing conditions for applying setting products
  • • Assessing suitable substrate
  • • Installing membranes
  • • Levelling surfaces
  • • Determining a tile layout
  • • Tile setting sequence
  • • Employing the use of dry cutters, grinders and wet-saws
  • • Cutting tile around obstacles
  • • All aspects of installation and sealing
  • • Cleaning the surface after completion

Before getting started, here are some things to consider when choosing a tile floor for your home:

Lifestyle Choice:
  • • The durability of stone and ceramic tiles makes them well-suited to high traffic areas
  • • Ceramic or glass tile is especially popular in entryways, bathrooms, and kitchens
  • • Stone and tile flooring can usually be cleaned using only a damp mop or sponge, as harsh chemicals can damage them
  • • Some stone flooring can be sealed for better stain resistance, depending on the specific material used
Style Choice:

Tile comes in a huge assortment of sizes, colors, patterns, and finishes. In addition, grout color can be customized to match or contrast with your choice of tile.

Some of the choices in tile include:

  • • Porcelain
  • • Ceramic
  • • Natural Stone – such as granite, marble, limestone, travertine and slate

Both porcelain and ceramic tiles are meant for indoor use, whereas natural stone tiles can be used for both interior and exterior designs.

Something else to consider:
  • • Some tile surfaces can be slick, especially when wet, while other types of tile provide greater traction
  • • Standing for long periods on a stone or tile floor can result in sore or tired feet and knees
  • • Tile doesn’t retain heat well, so it may feel cold on bare feet in winter time, unless you have an in-floor or radiant floor heating system