Tile & Stone

We provide tile and stone installation NYC, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our crew handles substrate prep, waterproofing, crack isolation, balanced layouts, movement joints, clean terminations, and a dust-controlled jobsite with a 2-year workmanship warranty.

Tile & stone — why homeowners choose us

• • Licensed & insured installers; COI for condos/co-ops on request
  • Clear scope and line-item estimate before we start
  • Substrate evaluation, moisture tests, dust control (zip walls/air scrubbers)
  • Permits/approvals handled in NYC/NJ/PA where required; elevator & delivery coordination
  • Fixed milestones, progress updates, daily cleanup, punch-list handover

• • 2-year workmanship warranty

What’s included in a typical tile & stone project

• Demolition & disposal with protection of adjacent finishes and common areas
• Substrate prep: patch/skim, self-leveling where needed, backer/uncoupling membranes
• Waterproofing & crack isolation for wet areas; flood/24-hr pan tests where applicable (see bathroom remodel)
• Layout & setting: balanced lines, dry-lay checks, miters, movement joints per standards
• Grouting (sanded/unsanded/epoxy) and color-matched silicone at changes of plane
• Edges & trims: Schluter/metal trims, bullnose solutions, thresholds and saddles (clean tie-ins with flooring & moldings)
• Final clean, haze removal, sealing (if required), blue-tape walkthrough and closeout

On most tile and stone installation NYC projects we also manage logistics inside the apartment or house so the rest of the home stays usable. That can include temporary protection over finished floors, plastic partitions to control dust, and a daily cleanup routine so you are not walking through debris just to reach the kitchen or bedroom.

Where tile and stone meet wood, vinyl, or carpet, we plan transitions and heights in advance instead of improvising on site. This avoids trip points at thresholds and lets us use cleaner profiles, saddles, or reducers. For multi-trade scopes we coordinate with plumbers, electricians, and cabinet installers so pipes, drains, and boxes land in the right place relative to tile lines and grout joints.

Timeline & permits

Backsplash: 1–2 days · Standard bathroom walls/floor: 4–7 days + cure/tests · Large-format floor (300–600 sq ft): 3–6 days (depends on leveling, patterns, and cure times).

NYC projects may need permits when combined with plumbing/electrical or layout changes. We coordinate filings and inspections if required. Industry best-practices: TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108/A118/A136.

Lead time also depends on tile availability and specialty trims. Before we lock in a start date we confirm that all materials, shower systems, drains, and valves will be on site or in transit. If you are up against a move-in or closing date, we can phase the work so priority spaces like a main bathroom or kitchen backsplash come first while secondary areas follow after inspections and cure times.

Many condos and co-ops limit noisy work to specific hours and require prior notice for deliveries and elevator use. Our team reviews house rules, books elevator windows, and plans tile and stone installation NYC around those windows so progress stays predictable without upsetting building staff or neighbors.

Transparent pricing

• Kitchen backsplash — from $990: substrate touch-ups, set, grout, trims (materials extra)
• Floor tile (porcelain/ceramic) — from $14.90/sq ft install: backer/uncoupling, layout, grout
• Large-format / patterns — typ. $19.90–$29.90/sq ft: leveling, miters, special trims
• Shower/tub surround — from $3,900: waterproofing, set, grout, silicone; pan test if applicable

Final cost depends on leveling needs, tile size/pattern (herringbone/stacked/45°), mitering, epoxy grout, edge trims, and access/elevator rules. Request a free estimate to get a fixed scope and schedule.

During estimating we walk through drawings, photos, and any existing finishes so the scope reflects real conditions. If the substrate is out of level, walls are out of plumb, or drains are not pitched correctly, we price corrective work up front instead of burying it later as extras. You see line items for demolition, prep, waterproofing, setting, grout, trims, and protection, which makes it easier to align the tile and stone installation NYC budget with other trades.

Some clients supply their own tile and stone while others ask us to handle the entire package. In both cases we confirm quantities, overage, trim profiles, and special pieces like bullnose, corners, or schluters. That helps prevent last-minute runs to the store and keeps the schedule intact once the job starts.

Our tile and stone installation NYC workflow starts with substrate checks and a measured layout so cuts land evenly at walls and niches. We use uncoupling or crack-isolation where needed, waterproof wet areas to manufacturer specs, and keep lines straight with clips and lasers. Changes of plane get color-matched silicone—not grout—to avoid cracking, and edges are finished with clean miters or metal trims for a sharp, durable result.

Our team specializes in tile and stone installation NYC for kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. We plan balanced layouts, use crack-isolation where needed, and deliver clean terminations with metal trims or tight miters for durable, low-maintenance results. For integrated scopes we coordinate with kitchen renovation and plumbing teams to align valve heights, appliance clearances, and underlayment transitions.

Quality checks happen at several stages: after prep and waterproofing, after dry layouts, and before final grouting. We invite you to review niche locations, accent bands, and grout joint spacing while everything is still adjustable. That way small tweaks to layout or pattern can be made early instead of after the room is tiled.

Materials & systems we install

• Tile: porcelain, ceramic, mosaic sheets, large-format slabs
• Stone: marble, granite, quartzite (with sealing/care guidance)
• Boards & membranes: cement backer, foam boards, uncoupling/crack ISO
• Setting materials: polymer-modified thinset, LHT mortars for large-format
• Grouts & sealants: cementitious, epoxy, and color-matched silicone
• Trims: Schluter/metal profiles, bullnose, thresholds/saddles

We match each system to the room and substrate instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Large-format slabs need flatter surfaces and specific mortars, while mosaics over shower floors benefit from different backing and drain details. Natural stone often calls for lighter mortars and sealing routines, which we review before placing any orders.

Where clients are comparing tile and stone options, we explain how finishes will behave over time in real homes with pets, children, and daily use. That includes slip resistance in wet areas, staining risk from cosmetics and soaps, and the impact of sunlight on color and gloss. The goal is to select a material package that looks good on day one and keeps working for years.

Small NYC kitchens & baths

We tighten grout lines to scale, align layouts to sightlines, and keep door clearances with low-profile transitions. In wet rooms we slope evenly to drains, notch around valves/escutcheons cleanly, and plan niche heights for actual toiletries—not just drawings.

In compact spaces we often run wall tile to logical stopping points such as inside corners, returns, or cabinet edges so the room feels ordered rather than busy. Floors and walls are laid out from the most visible entry or mirror lines, not just from the center of the room, which makes grout joints read straight even when walls are out of square.

For tenants and owners who need to stay in place during work, we help sequence tile and stone installation NYC so at least one working bathroom or cooking area is maintained where possible. Protection, dust control, and clear daily cleanup routines are part of the plan so small apartments do not feel like construction zones for weeks at a time.

Our process

1. Consultation & site visit. Measurements, substrate/moisture checks, budget ranges
2. Detailed estimate. Line-item scope, allowances, timeline
3. Approvals. COI/house rules, elevator booking, permit coordination if needed
4. Build. Protection, demo, leveling, waterproof, set, grout/silicone, trims
5. Handover. Punch-list, care notes, warranty

From the first visit you work with a project lead who stays with the job through handover. That point person tracks materials, schedules inspections, and keeps communication simple so you are not relaying the same information to multiple crews. If conditions change or the scope needs an adjustment, you see it documented in writing before any extra work proceeds.

At handover we walk through maintenance for each finish: which cleaners to avoid on epoxy grout, how often to reseal stone, and what to watch for around movement joints and corners. Clear care notes help tile and stone surfaces stay bright and intact instead of dulling or cracking a few seasons after the remodel.

Most work happens in occupied apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes, but we also handle small commercial rooms where durable, easy-to-clean surfaces are critical. If your property sits just outside these locations, send the address and we can confirm whether it falls inside our regular tile and stone installation NYC radius or needs a custom visit.

Project photos show how details such as niche placement, accent bands, borders, and thresholds change the feel of a room. Many galleries include before-and-after shots with notes on prep, waterproofing, and layout choices so you can see what goes into a successful tile and stone installation NYC remodel, not just the finished surface.