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Flooring
Tile floor installation is setting porcelain or ceramic tile in mortar over a flat, stable substrate and finishing the joints with grout. AKA Remodeling provides tile floor installation in Greenville, SC and within about 100 miles for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways and laundry rooms, with subfloors checked and leveled before tile is set.
Scope
Porcelain or ceramic tile set in mortar over a flat, stable substrate, with grout once the mortar has cured — for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways and laundry rooms.
Process
The same order every time, so you always know which trade is in the house tomorrow.
01
Room, tile size and layout pattern priced together.
02
Deflection and flatness measured — large format is the least forgiving.
03
Set from the view into the room, not the nearest wall.
04
Mortar combed with a notched trowel, tiles back-buttered where required.
05
Grout after the mortar cures, then we tell you when to walk on it.
Why us
01
We correct deflection and flatness first, which is what keeps joints and tile intact years later.
02
Every material goes down the way its maker specifies — that is what the warranty is written against.
03
The same crew that starts the job finishes it, so nothing is handed between subcontractors mid-project.
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Good to know
How long before I can walk on new tile?
Many thinset mortars allow light foot traffic after about 24 hours, but grout and full cure times follow the setting-material manufacturer's instructions for that product and the room temperature
Can tile be installed over an existing floor?
Sometimes. Tile can go over a sound, flat existing tile or concrete floor, but vinyl, laminate and floating floors are removed first, and any bounce in a wood subfloor has to be corrected to prevent cracked tile and grout.
Is porcelain or ceramic tile better for floors?
Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, so it suits bathrooms, entryways and busy areas. Ceramic floor tile works well in lower-traffic rooms and usually costs less. Either way, choose a tile the manufacturer rates for floor use.
How much does tile floor installation cost?
Tile size and layout pattern, subfloor preparation, removal of the old floor and trim or transitions drive most of the difference between quotes.
