Tile installation in Charlotte, NC. Showers, floors and backsplashes.
Tile is the surface you see and touch every day, and it only lasts when what is under it is right. We install tile for Charlotte-area homes: custom showers, bathroom and kitchen floors, backsplashes and entryways, with the prep work done properly.
Where tile earns its place
• Showers and tub surrounds Custom tile showers, niches, benches and curbless entries, the most demanding tile job in a home.
• Bathroom floors Porcelain, ceramic or stone, with heated floors as an option where the room allows.
• Kitchen backsplashes The visible finish that ties cabinets and counters together.
• Kitchen, entry and laundry floors Large-format porcelain and stone tile that stand up to water and traffic.
• Fireplace surrounds and accent walls A feature surface that sets the room.
Preparation decides how long tile lasts
Tile is hard and does not flex. A floor that is uneven, bouncy or damp will crack grout and tile, and a shower that is not waterproofed will leak into the wall long before you see it. That is why most of the work is below the surface: flattening the floor, repairing the subfloor, adding an underlayment or backer board and sealing the seams.
We check the subfloor for flatness and stiffness before any tile goes down, repair soft or damaged areas and fix moisture problems first. Charlotte is humid and many homes sit over a crawl space, so we look at what is under the floor too.
Custom showers, done right
A tile shower is a layered system: a sloped base that drains, a waterproof membrane over the floor and up the walls, tile set with the right mortar and grout that is sealed where needed. The membrane and the slope are the parts no one sees and the parts that matter most.
Details to think through early: a built-in niche or bench, a low-threshold or curbless entry where the framing allows, the size and pattern of the tile, and grout lines. Large tiles mean fewer grout lines and a flatter, cleaner look, but they need a flatter surface. If plumbing has to move, the floor framing and drain location are checked first.
Choosing tile and layout
• Porcelain Dense, durable and low in water absorption. A common choice for showers, floors and kitchens.
• Ceramic Lighter and often used for walls and backsplashes.
• Natural stone Marble, travertine and slate look distinctive, and most need sealing and more care.
• Size and pattern Large-format, subway, herringbone and mosaic each change the look and the prep the surface needs.
What the job looks like
We take up the old tile or surface, repair and prepare what is underneath, set the tile, then grout, seal and caulk the corners and edges that need flexible joints. Floors get transitions where they meet other flooring, and showers are tested before the glass or curtain goes in.
Tile goes best with a larger plan. If you are redoing a bathroom, see bathroom remodeling. A new backsplash pairs with a kitchen remodel, and tile floors sit alongside hardwood and LVP flooring in the same plan.
Tile and permits
Setting tile on its own is not what permits are written for. Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement ties permits to structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work, and lists significant bathroom and kitchen upgrades among the projects that typically need one. If a new shower means moving a drain or valve, or repairing floor framing, that part is permitted work.
Source: Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, Permitting and Permit, Please!. Rules change and every property is different, so we confirm what applies at your address before the scope is final.
What to send when you get in touch
• Your address or town and photos of the room
• What you want tiled: shower, floor, backsplash, fireplace
• Tile you like, or pictures of the look
• Your preferred timing, and whether it is your only bathroom
Questions
Tile Installation: common questions
Something else? Call (704) 977-6512 or send us a note.
Can you build a custom tile shower?
Yes. We build the sloped base, the waterproof membrane and the tile, and we plan niches, benches and low-threshold entries with you.
Can you tile over my existing floor?
Sometimes. It depends on how flat and solid the surface is. We check it and tell you whether the old floor has to come up first.
Do you install kitchen backsplashes?
Yes, alone or as part of a kitchen remodel. Tell us the tile and the area, and send photos.
What is the best tile for a shower or a floor?
Porcelain is a common choice because it is dense and low in water absorption. The best tile depends on the room, the look you want and how much care you want to give it.
Do you repair the subfloor before tiling?
Yes. If the subfloor is soft, damaged or uneven, we repair it first so the tile and grout do not crack.
Does tile work need a permit?
Tile on its own generally does not. Moving plumbing, changing electrical or repairing structure does. We confirm what applies at your address.