Tile that is set right so it stays put
Porcelain and ceramic tile for Alcoa bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms and entryways, installed over properly prepared floors.
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Tile is hard to beat in the rooms that get wet or take abuse, like bathrooms, laundry rooms and back entries. It cleans easily and does not care about spills.
In Alcoa's older ranch houses, tile is also a way to bring updated style into small bathrooms without a full gut remodel.
Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, which makes it the stronger choice for floors and high-traffic areas. Ceramic works nicely on walls and lighter-duty spaces.
Size and finish matter too. Larger formats give a cleaner look with fewer grout lines, while smaller tiles and textured finishes add grip in wet spots.
Tile cracks when the floor beneath it flexes. Many older Alcoa homes sit on wood framing over a crawlspace, so we evaluate the subfloor stiffness before recommending a setup.
Depending on what we find, we may add underlayment, reinforce weak areas or use a crack-isolation layer. These steps are what keep grout lines intact for years.
Installed tile commonly lands between roughly $10 and $20 per square foot. Tile choice, layout complexity, pattern, and demolition of the old floor drive the number.
Mosaics, diagonal layouts and large-format tile that needs a flatter surface cost more to install. We spell out each line in the written estimate so surprises stay off the table.
After the estimate and your tile selection, our crew removes the old surface, preps the floor and dry-lays the pattern so cuts fall in good places. Then the tile is set, left to cure, and grouted.
Tile takes longer than vinyl or laminate because of cure times. We lay out the timeline for your bathroom or kitchen up front.
Grout color has a huge effect on the finished look, and some grout types need sealing. We explain which one fits your tile and how to clean it.
A little upkeep goes a long way, and we leave you with straightforward care instructions rather than a sales pitch for special products.
Our crews are in-house, not subcontracted, so the standard of tile work stays consistent from job to job. We care about straight lines and level surfaces.
With a lifetime labor warranty and honest pricing, you know where you stand before and after the work is done.
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Learn moreIt can be, but tile is also compatible with in-floor heating mats if you want a warm bathroom floor. We can talk through options during the estimate.
In some cases a suitable underlayment can go over a sound surface, but often removal is better. We inspect it before recommending either path.
A typical bathroom floor takes a few days because of set and grout cure times. Larger areas or wall tile add time, and we give you a clear schedule.
Yes, we install wall tile and backsplashes along with floors. Tell us the full scope at the estimate so we can quote it together.
How to get new floors in your place
Stop by the showroom, or have us bring curated samples to your door with shop-at-home.
We measure the space and put an itemized quote in your hands before we leave.
Our own crews handle prep, install, and cleanup. Most residential jobs wrap up in one to three days.
A lifetime labor warranty and maintenance support mean we are still your flooring people years later.
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