With well over three decades of experience in the tile industry and having executed countless tile installations over the years, we are dedicated to providing long-lasting trouble-free tile installations using the best products and modern materials. In recent years, there have been great advancements to the methods and materials used in the industry. We continue to learn about these advancements and implement relevant products and methods to the way we install these products for our customers. It is the goal of Elite-Tile Company to provide a quality detailed installation for every tile product, including ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite and limestone which can be used for walls, floors, countertops and any other surface suitable for tile. We do the job right; no other way will do.
Serving Boston’s North Shore contact us at, saldibs@elitetileco.com
Some Thoughts
There are many factors to consider when planning a tile installation of any type. The most obvious, of course, is choosing the actual tile product to use. Many installations are simple and straightforward. Others are complex with countless design elements. Although the aesthetics of a tile job is frequently of the utmost importance, it may not always be the most important aspect of the project at hand. Before any tile can be installed on a wall, floor or any other surface, the material that is going to receive that tile must be chosen, which can make or break a proper tile job.
There are a myriad of different types of materials that can be used as underlayments for a tile project; some are better than others, while some should not be used at all. The best type of underlayment to use is one that has been designed specifically for tile. Not all underlayments are created equal, yet the choice of underlayment is going to determine how well a tile installation is going to perform and how long it will last. Another aspect of this choice is how it is installed. I have seen people time and time again buy a high-quality underlayment and then proceed to compromise that quality by not following the correct installation procedures. Not all situations call for the same type of surface preparation, and sometimes a surface that might not be appropriate in one circumstance can be ideal in another. Each situation must be individually evaluated.
Preparation is key to any project, whether it be a tile project or not. What seems like a small problem at the initial stage of an installation can become a major headache later on. Size and complexity of a tile job will be a major determining factor on the amount of preparation that will be required; a small and simple tile job will almost always be easy to prepare for and execute. A large or complex installation is going to require much more forethought and planning for things to go smoothly. The proper underlayment and preparation are paramount to a well-executed tile installation that will last many years to come.
While there are many other elements to consider when planning a tile installation, aside from the setting materials and adhesives that should be used, no elements are more important than those mentioned above.