This gallery showcases tile installation and tile repair across kitchens and baths, with tile flooring over flat substrates and wall tile aligned to clean edges. Materials include porcelain tile in high-wear rooms, ceramic tile for utility walls, mosaic tile for pans and niches, and subway tile where a tight grid suits the space. Stone tile accents join marble tile feature walls, plus granite countertop and quartz countertop updates with sealed cutouts. Photos document layouts, movement joints, and grout choices so results stay durable and easy to maintain through daily use
Tile & stone projects: flat substrates, tight joints, durable finishes
This gallery shows tile flooring and wall tile work across apartments, brownstones, and light commercial spaces. Scopes range from tile installation during full renovations to targeted tile repair where cracks or hollow spots appear. You’ll see floor tile set over stable substrates, shower tile sequenced with plumbing rough, and backsplash tile aligned to outlets and edges. Materials include porcelain tile for high-wear rooms, ceramic tile for budget-driven updates, mosaic tile for niches and accents, and subway tile where clean grids matter.
Substrates, layout, and tolerances
Flatness and movement control are the foundation of long service life. Crews evaluate deflection, add tile underlayment where needed, and true surfaces with patch or self-leveling before layout. Cement backer board and uncoupling membrane are selected based on spans and transitions; cuts are planned around sight lines so small slivers land out of view. Chalk lines, control points, and dry-lays confirm pattern and spacing before any thinset is mixed.
Wet areas and protection
In baths and wet rooms, a waterproofing membrane is detailed at pans, niches, and penetrations prior to setting any tile. Corners are reinforced, drains are height-checked, and slopes are verified. Shower tile receives careful edge finishing at glass and trims so water sheds cleanly. Benches and curbs are pitched correctly, and movement joints are planned where planes change to prevent stress buildup.
Materials and patterns
Porcelain tile is used for durability and low absorption; ceramic tile serves walls and utility spaces where weight matters. Mosaic tile solves for slopes at pans and radius details, while subway tile provides steady rhythm at backsplashes and tub surrounds. Feature walls combine stone tile with tight, repeatable joints. Where clients want direct pricing and scope clarity mid-project, we route them to tile installation options that match traffic, exposure, and maintenance goals without disrupting schedules.
Grout systems and expansion
Grout selection balances stain resistance with maintenance. Epoxy grout is specified for heavy-use or damp zones; cementitious blends with additives handle low-splash areas. Joints are tooled consistently, and sealants are applied where the plane changes or at perimeters. If hairline cracking appears, grout repair addresses localized issues after movement is relieved. Photos document joint width, color consistency, and cleanup so finishes present evenly under both daylight and artificial light.
Stone work and countertops
Natural stone elevates focal zones with depth and variation. Marble tile is matched by vein and tone at cuts; edges are eased for touch points. Stone installation includes templating at corners and returns so field pieces align with trims. For kitchens and vanities, the gallery shows granite countertop updates where durability is the priority, quartz countertop installations for uniform tone, and stone countertop detailing at sinks with polished cutouts and sealed edges. Stone backsplash panels are scribed to walls and electrical plates for tight, parallel lines.
Transitions, trims, and details
Thresholds meet adjacent flooring with reducers or flush mounts set to equal height. Profiles finish exposed edges cleanly at niches and outside corners. Radiator and valve cutouts are templated, trimmed, and sealed. Door clearances are checked before final set so swing paths remain smooth after flooring thickness increases.
What you’ll see in the photos
- Tile installation with square corners, straight reveals, and consistent joint width
- Tile flooring over prepared substrates with measured transitions and flush saddles
- Backsplash tile aligned to outlets, cabinets, and end caps without slivers
- Shower tile with reinforced corners, pitched benches, and tidy drain alignment
- Epoxy grout in wet zones and color-stable grout lines in kitchens and halls
- Stone installation at feature walls plus granite countertop and quartz countertop work
Use these project sequences to plan scope, pattern, and maintenance paths. Whether the target is a compact backsplash tile refresh, a full bath with shower tile and stone tile accents, or a large-format tile flooring update through living spaces, the methods shown here keep substrates flat, joints clean, and edges protected for long-term performance.