Tile flooring installation in Los Angeles

Porcelain or ceramic?

Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water than ceramic, which makes it a common pick for bathrooms, entries and heavy-traffic areas. Ceramic is easier to cut and often costs less, and works well in lighter-use rooms. We help you choose by room.

Tile next to wood floors

Many homes pair tile in baths and laundry rooms with hardwood or a wood-look floor elsewhere. Planning both together keeps floor heights and transitions clean. See flooring replacement and waterproof alternatives to tile.

Cost factors

Tile size and material, pattern (diagonal and herringbone layouts take more time and waste), removal of the old floor, subfloor prep, square footage and transitions.

Call for pricing or book a free in-home estimate. Material and installation are quoted per project after we measure.

Large-format porcelain tile installation

Large-format tile (commonly 24 inches and larger on one side) looks seamless but needs a very flat substrate. We prepare the floor to the flatness the tile and setting materials call for, plan the layout so cuts land at walls and doorways rather than in the middle of the room, use a mortar suited to large tiles, and back-butter as needed for full coverage. A leveling system helps control lippage (uneven edges between tiles), and an offset is kept small on long rectangular tiles to avoid visible warping.

Tile removal and subfloor preparation

Removing old tile means taking out the tile and the thinset or mortar bed under it, then evaluating what is left: cracks, low spots, loose plywood or moisture. Concrete is ground or leveled; wood subfloors may need re-fastening or an approved underlayment so the new tile does not crack. We also plan transitions to adjoining floors at the same time. More on floor removal and subfloor preparation.

Tile flooring for kitchens, bathrooms and living areas

For bathrooms and entries, choose a tile with a textured or slip-resistant surface; polished tile is slippery when wet. In kitchens, porcelain stands up to dropped items and spills and pairs with a grout color that hides everyday dirt. In living areas, large-format porcelain gives a clean, modern look. Grout joint width and color affect both the look and maintenance, and grout should be sealed or chosen as a stain-resistant type.

If you want a warmer, quieter floor in wet areas, compare tile with luxury vinyl plank installation. We install tile floors; shower and wall waterproofing is not part of this service.