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TILE INSTALLATION

Tile Installation in Chicago’s North & Northwest Suburbs

Tile installation for showers, bathrooms, kitchens, basements and heated floors across Chicago’s north and northwest suburbs, including Palatine, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Northbrook and Highland Park. We prepare the surface, waterproof it properly and set tile with consistent joints and clean transitions.

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01 / BARRINGTON, IL

Slate Herringbone Kitchen Floor with Electric Floor Heating

Natural slate laid in a herringbone pattern with a contrasting border, over a Schluter electric floor-warming system. About 280 sq ft of kitchen and hallway.

What we did: Demolition and removal of the existing flooring · Primer and thin self-leveling underlayment · Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT membrane with heating cable · Natural slate tile, 3″ × 6″, herringbone with border · Grouting and sealing

Material: natural slate, 3″ × 6″ · Area: approx. 280 sq ft

  • Slate herringbone hallway floor with border leading from kitchen, Barrington IL
  • Natural slate herringbone kitchen floor with contrasting border, Barrington IL
  • Close-up of sealed natural slate 3x6 tile with white grout, Barrington IL
  • Wide view of slate herringbone kitchen floor with heated subfloor, Barrington IL
  • Kitchen with porcelain tile backsplash installed to countertop with silicone caulk joint, Downtown Chicago IL
  • Porcelain 12x24 tile kitchen backsplash in horizontal stack bond behind range, Downtown Chicago IL

02 / DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, IL

Porcelain Kitchen Backsplash

Large-format porcelain backsplash in a horizontal stack bond, installed in new construction. About 3 days.

What we did: Wall leveling and surface preparation · Primer application · Porcelain tile installation · Grouting · Silicone caulking between the backsplash and countertop

Material: porcelain, 12″ × 24″ · Pattern: horizontal stack bond · Area: approx. 90 sq ft

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03 / NORTHBROOK, IL

Beveled Subway Tile Kitchen Backsplash

Beveled 2″ × 6″ subway tile in a horizontal stack bond, installed in new construction. About 3 days.

What we did: Wall leveling and surface preparation · Primer application · Subway tile installation · Grouting · Silicone caulking between the backsplash and countertop

Material: subway tile, 2″ × 6″ · Pattern: horizontal stack bond · Area: approx. 60 sq ft

  • White beveled subway tile backsplash in horizontal stack bond with under-cabinet lighting, Northbrook IL
  • Subway tile kitchen backsplash behind gas range, Northbrook IL
  • Beveled 2x6 subway tile backsplash on sink wall with brass faucet, Northbrook IL
  • Subway tile backsplash lit by under-cabinet lighting in new construction kitchen, Northbrook IL
  • Large-format porcelain shower walls with recessed niche and tiled bench, Naperville IL
  • Detail of shower niche cut into 24x48 porcelain tile, Naperville IL
  • Tiled shower bench with slab top in porcelain bathroom remodel, Naperville IL
  • Wide view of renovated shower with large-format porcelain walls, Naperville IL
  • Shower with 24x48 porcelain tile in vertical stack bond, Naperville IL
  • Schluter shower pan with slab curb and tiled bench, Naperville IL
  • Shower pan drain and slab curb detail beside tiled bench, Naperville IL
  • Shower floor tile with slope cuts to square drain, Naperville IL

04 / NAPERVILLE, IL

Large-Format Porcelain Shower and Bathroom Tile

A full gut renovation with a Schluter shower system, 24″ × 48″ porcelain walls in a vertical stack bond, a tiled bench with slab top and a slab curb. Single-family home, about 18 days.

What we did: Complete demolition, plumbing and electrical work · New drywall and cement backer board on the floor · Schluter shower pan and waterproofing membrane throughout the shower · Tile and slab installation · Grouting and sealing of all inside corners

Material: porcelain, 24″ × 48″ · Pattern: vertical stack bond · Area: approx. 380 sq ft

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05 / HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Mosaic Shower Floor and Porcelain Wall Tile

Complete remodel with vertical stack bond porcelain walls, a patterned hexagon mosaic shower floor on a Schluter system, and 12″ × 24″ porcelain on the main floor in a 50% offset. Apartment, about 19 days.

What we did: Complete demolition and plumbing work · New drywall and Durock cement board on the floor · Schluter shower base and waterproofing membrane · Tile installation and grouting · Sealing of all inside corners

Walls: porcelain, vertical stack bond · Shower floor: hexagon mosaic · Main floor: 12″ × 24″ · Area: approx. 360 sq ft

  • Blue porcelain shower walls in vertical stack bond with recessed niche, Highland Park IL
  • Blue porcelain wall tile with patterned hexagon mosaic shower floor, Highland Park IL
  • Front view of remodeled shower with niche and mosaic floor, Highland Park IL
  • Patterned hexagon mosaic shower floor with linear drain and white curb, Highland Park IL
  • Schluter shower pan with white curb and mosaic floor, Highland Park IL
  • Hexagon mosaic shower floor around square drain with porcelain wall tile, Highland Park IL
  • Close-up of patterned hexagon mosaic tile and drain, Highland Park IL

What we install

  • Shower and steam shower installation
  • Bathroom wall and floor tile
  • Kitchen backsplash and kitchen floor tile
  • Basement floor tile
  • Fireplace tile
  • Heated floor installation
  • Tile niches, benches and custom details

We work in bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, basements, balconies and utility rooms.

Materials, sizes and patterns

We install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone (marble, granite, travertine, limestone and slate), glass tile, mosaics, and large-format porcelain slabs and tiles.

Sizes range from 1″ × 1″ and 2″ × 2″ mosaics to 3″ × 6″ subway tile, 12″ × 24″ and 24″ × 24″ tile, and large formats such as 24″ × 48″, 32″ × 32″ and 48″ × 48″.

Layouts include straight and offset patterns, herringbone, chevron, diagonal, basketweave, Versailles and pinwheel patterns, as well as custom layouts and decorative borders.

How we work

Good tile starts with the surface under it. A typical project includes:

  • Removal of existing tile and flooring
  • Subfloor preparation and floor leveling
  • Surface preparation and repair
  • Heated floor system installation, when requested
  • Waterproofing and moisture protection, including steam shower waterproofing and preparation
  • Tile installation on floors, walls and shower surfaces
  • Custom niches, benches and tile details
  • Grouting, silicone at corners and changes of plane, and sealing of natural stone and grout where required
  • Final cleanup

Older homes and complex layouts. In older houses we often find uneven floors that need additional leveling and subfloor preparation before any tile goes down. Complex geometry, multiple angles and detailed cuts take careful planning. We pay particular attention to waterproofing, consistent grout joints and clean transitions between tiled surfaces.

Tile installation FAQ

How long does a bathroom tile project take?

It depends on the scope. A kitchen backsplash can take about 3 days, while a full bathroom renovation with demolition, plumbing and a custom shower can take two to three weeks.

Do you waterproof showers?

Yes. We waterproof shower areas with a Schluter system, including the shower base, and seal inside corners.

Can you install heated floors under tile?

Yes. We install electric floor-warming systems under tile, including natural stone, with a protective leveling layer over the heating cable.

What sizes and materials do you install?

Everything from small mosaics to large-format porcelain and slabs, in ceramic, porcelain, natural stone and glass.

Which areas do you serve?

We serve Palatine and Chicago’s north and northwest suburbs, including Barrington, Lake Zurich, Northbrook and Highland Park. We also consider larger projects in Naperville and the western suburbs. See our service area.

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Demolition, waterproofing, setting and finishing, handled start to finish.

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