3 Things to Consider When Hiring a Tile Setter

Finding the right tile setter for your home renovation can be a daunting process. How do you narrow it down? Here are three important things to think about before choosing your tile setter:

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1)   Experience

There is no replacement for actual experience working with different materials and working through the problems that can come up. There are challenges with every different type of job, and you are going to want a tile setter who knows and recognizes those challenges and how to tackle them.

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2)   Specialties

Sure, your tile setter may have 20 years of experience, but if you need a swimming pool tile installation, and your tile setter has never installed a pool, would you really be comfortable having them install yours? As I said before, each type of job (i.e. kitchen, bathroom, outdoor) presents unique difficulties. You want to make sure your tile setter has installed jobs similar to yours to ensure a quality installation in your home.

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3)   Guarantee

It can be frightening to put your trust into someone else when it comes to a permanent fixture in your home. That’s why it’s important to find a tile setter who will guarantee their work. If the final result is not up to your expectations, it’s important to know that your tile setter will fix it and stand by his responsibility to make sure you are happy with the job.

-Tonino Patane’