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Smooth Surface Tile & Stone will set tile and
stone in any area and on any surface of your home or business.
These areas include foyers, fireplaces, backsplashes, showers,
saunas, walls, floors, tub surrounds, and many more including
outdoor applications. High quality craftsmanship and a detailed
installation are guaranteed. We work hard for you and will do
whatever it takes to give you the finished product you want. A lot
of our business is from referrals and I believe that says a lot
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We want to help make your home or business a more
beautiful, functional, and comfortable environment for you. With
good communication and a can-do attitude every job is completed with
the highest of standards. Below is a little information on selection
of tile and what to expect when a professional tile and stone setter
works in your home or business.
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What Tile or Stone to Choose? |
In order to make the best choice in
ceramic tile, you will need to know the following. First of
all, where will the tile be used? On walls, the floors, or counter
tops? Will the tile be exposed to wet or freezing conditions? Is it
for residential or commercial use? Certain tiles should be used in
specific situations. You may like the way a tile looks, but it may
not be heavy enough for extended walk areas or also may absorb water
which would not be good for a kitchen. Ask about the grade of your
tile selection. Seventy-five percent of all tile in this country is
of standard grade, which is high quality.
In regard to color, remember
dark colors make a room appear small, while lighter colors open up a
room. Cost is also an important factor. We can give you a cost per
square foot which includes labor and materials.
What Tile and Stone Installers Do |
Tile not only
serves an important basic function in buildings, but their
decorative qualities also contribute to the appeal of the buildings
and homes. Tile also is installed on walls, ceilings, and
countertops.
Tile and stone are
durable, impervious to water, and easy to clean, making it a popular
building material in hospitals, tunnels, lobbies of buildings, home
foyers, bathrooms, and kitchens.
Before installing
the floor, installers inspect the surface to be covered and, if
necessary, correct any imperfections in order to start with a
smooth, clean foundation.
Prior to
installation, tile setters use measuring devices and levels to
ensure that the tile is placed in a consistent manner. Because tile
can vary in color, shape, and size, workers sometimes pre-arrange
tiles on a dry floor according to a specified design. This allows
workers to examine the pattern and make changes. In order to cover
all exposed areas - including around pipes, tubs, and wash basins,
tile setters cut tiles to fit with a machine wet saw or other
special cutting tools.
When the mortar adhesive has set, tile setters
fill the joints with "grout", which is a very fine cement. They then
scrape the surface with a rubber-edged device called a grout float
to dress the joints and remove excess grout. Before the grout sets,
they finish the joints with a damp sponge for a uniform appearance.
Tile and stone installers generally work indoors and have regular
business hours. Installers of tile and stone, along with other
finishers, generally work under better conditions than do most other
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