Even a minute error in the floor
tiling can be an eyesore. An ill-fitted tile might grout the lines and throw
off the pattern making the flooring look bad. What is worse is fixing this
ill-fitted tile because it is expensive and might get messy. This becomes a
bigger problem if water seeps in through it running the entire flooring.
This is the reason it is
important to hire floor tile
installation contractors who will get the job done in the right manner in
the very first try. Moreover, in some cases, the application might need
specialty tile, grout, edging, backer-board, and adhesive.
Hunting for Tiling Contractor
Rather than looking for the
contractors from the retail stores of tile, you need to check for a tile supply
store which caters to the contractors. These outlets have a fair idea about who
does premium quality work. You should also hire a contractor who is willing to
take residential works such as yours. This is because a large portion of the
tiling work is done for commercial buildings and these make these contractors
more experienced professionals. Do not hire a cheap carpenter, non-exert or a
laborer to do the job for you.
Once you have the name of floor tile installation contractors,
you need to begin qualifying by checking on the insurance. You should go for
tillers who have been in business for more than three years. This is the
minimum time needed to acquire the specialty in tools and a track record of
good work. You can also ask the tillers for reference so that you can ask them
about the contractor’s service.
Checking the Quality
When you check the past work of
the contractor, it has to be kept in mind that each of the tile is of the same
size. There has to be consistent spacing in between the joints. Check the sight
grout lines for making sure it is in a straight line.
Focus on the layout of the tile
being done by the contractors. A good tiler will always start with the center
of the room so that the fractional tiles that are placed at the opposite ends
of a pattern end up with a same size. Make sure that you check the windows,
doorways, and corners, especially those that are oddly shaped. Custom cutting
tile is pretty complicated and these are problematic places. It will help you
to determine the skill of the tiling professional. You need to look for snug
fitting tiles and be careful of the wide gaps having cluster of grout.
Make sure that you finish the
inspection by checking on the walls and the wood to ensure that it free of
water stains and splashed grout. Check if you sink, drains, and tubs are clean
and washed properly.
However, before you hire one, you
need to ensure that the installer is licensed, certified, and has insurance. Do
not forget to check if the installer has proper training or not. When you are
handing over the project, do not forget to ask them about the time it is going
to take.
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