- Tille Setting Service
39 Years of Master Tile Artistry
All types of tile setting, porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, mixed media, mosaics, complex patterns, custom mosaics.
Tile Setting for Every Room
No two rooms ask the same thing of a tile installation, and we set every job up differently depending on where it’s going.
Kitchen Backsplashes
A backsplash gets more daily wear than almost any other tiled surface in the house — grease, steam, splashback from the sink, constant wiping. We set backsplash tile tight to the counter line with clean, consistent grout joints so it holds up to years of kitchen use without looking tired. See our complete bathroom renovations
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Wet rooms are where a rushed installation shows its weaknesses fastest. Before a single tile goes down in a shower or tub surround, we confirm the substrate is properly waterproofed and that slopes drain the way they’re supposed to. A shower that’s tiled correctly the first time doesn’t need to be touched again for decades.
Floors & Entryways
Floors take the most physical abuse of any tiled surface — foot traffic, furniture, moisture tracked in from outside. We test subfloor strength before we set a single tile here, because a flexing subfloor is the single biggest cause of cracked grout and lifted tile down the road.
Feature Walls & Fireplaces
Natural stone and mixed-media tile work particularly well as a feature wall or fireplace surround, where the tile itself is doing the design work rather than just serving a functional surface. These installs get more attention to pattern layout and joint spacing since the eye lingers here longer than it does on a floor.
- Recent Work
Showcasing Our Precision Tilework & Installations
39+
Years of Experience
Improving homes with expert craftsmanship for years
200+
Projects Completed
Over 200 successful projects delivered with quality and care
260+
Client Focused
Our 260+repeat clients are at the center of everything we do
500+
Client Satisfaction
All of our clients are satisfied with our work and service
Our Tile Setting Process
Consultation & Measurement
We start by walking the space with you, discussing tile choice, layout and budget, then taking precise measurements so your quote reflects the actual job — not a rough estimate.
Subfloor Testing & Substrate Prep
Before any tile is set, we test subfloor strength and inspect the substrate. We will not tile over flexing materials — it’s the fastest way to guarantee cracked grout and lifted tile within a year or two, and we’d rather flag the issue now than have you calling us back for a repair. Learn about our subfloor and joist strengthening service
Setting, Grouting & Laser Alignment
Every tile is set and checked using laser alignment, so joints stay consistent from one end of a room to the other — not just in the first few rows. We finish with your choice of regular, epoxy, or epoxy-performance grout depending on the room and how much moisture or staining it’ll be exposed to.
Final Walkthrough & 5-Year Warranty
Once the job’s complete, we walk the space with you before we consider it finished. Every tile setting job we do is backed by a 5-year warranty — a guarantee we can make because of the subfloor testing and prep work that happens before the first tile is ever set.
Porcelain, Ceramic & Natural Stone — Choosing the Right Tile
Porcelain vs. Ceramic
Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water than ceramic, which makes it the stronger choice for floors and moisture-heavy rooms like bathrooms and kitchens. Ceramic is a bit softer and generally more budget-friendly, and it’s a solid choice for walls and backsplashes where it isn’t underfoot.
Glazed vs. Unglazed
Glazed tile has a hard, glass-like finish that resists staining and comes in the widest range of colours and styles. Unglazed tile skips that top layer, which makes it less slippery underfoot and more resistant to scratching — a detail worth considering for entryways and high-traffic floors.
Understanding PEI Ratings
PEI rating measures how much foot-traffic wear a tile can take before it shows it. Most residential floors call for a PEI 2 or 3 depending on the room, and we’ll help you land on a rating that matches how the space actually gets used, not just how it looks in the showroom.
- Why Choose Us
Built for the Perfect Alignment and Lasting Results
- Latest Technologies
- 5 Years Warranty
- WSIB Insured
- High-Quality Designs
- On-Time Guarantee
- Local Experts
All types of tile setting, porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, mixed media, mosaics, complex patterns, custom mosaics. Grouting, regular, epoxy and epoxy performance. Tiles are set and checked using laser alignment to ensure accurate installation, we test subfloor strength and will not tile over flexing materials to ensure longevity, all tile setting guaranteed 5 years.
What Affects the Cost of Tile Setting?
Tile setting costs vary more than most home renovation work, because so much depends on the specifics of the room. The main factors we account for in every quote:
- Tile type — porcelain and ceramic are generally more economical to set than natural stone or glass
- Tile size and format — large-format tile and intricate mosaics take more time and precision
- Pattern and layout — herringbone and basket weave add labour compared to a straight set
- Room complexity — cuts around fixtures, niches, and plumbing add time
- Subfloor condition — additional prep or joist strengthening if the subfloor isn’t ready to tile over
- Old tile removal — quoted separately when existing tile needs to come out first
- Project Before & After
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most residential tile setting jobs take 2 to 5 days, depending on room size, tile format, and pattern complexity. We'll give you a specific timeline as part of your quote.
Porcelain is denser and more water-resistant, making it better suited to floors and wet rooms. Ceramic is softer and more affordable, and works well for walls and backsplashes.
Generally, no. For a lasting result, old tile should be removed first — we quote removal and disposal as part of your project so there are no surprises.
Yes. We install proper waterproofing on every shower, tub surround, and wet-area job before any tile is set, so the installation holds up long-term.
Yes — every tile setting job we complete is backed by a 5-year warranty.
We serve Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, and the surrounding region