BEFORE tile INSTALLATION
In your rooms receiving new tile, it’s important to remove all furniture, unplug all electronics, take down all wall hangings, and empty out the closets as well. Since new tile floors cannot be installed over existing flooring, the old floors will need to be removed completely and properly disposed of. Once the subfloor has been assessed by your installers, and any imperfections have been repaired, you are cleared for tile installation. We recommend completing any painting touch-ups in the room before your new floors go down. Also, you need to bring the tiles into the rooms to acclimate to the conditions and humidity level for at least 24-48 hours prior to installation. This will help avoid cracking the tiles!
DURING tile INSTALLATION
On the day of your new tile installation, it’s important to be home to answer any questions from your installation crew and help troubleshoot any problems that arise. Designate a specific area in the home for your tile installers to keep potentially hazardous items such as tile cutters, and to mix grout as needed. Make sure to keep kids and pets away from the rooms receiving new tile, and from the installer’s work area. Depending on the number of rooms that get new tile, and the amount of grout work involved, the installation process will generally take from 1-3 days.
AFTER tile INSTALLATION
It’s also important to observe some practices after your new tile installation is finished. You will need to wait at least 48-72 hours or until your tile. This will allow enough time for any grout, adhesives, or sealers to completely dry. If no sealer was used, you can begin the mopping the floor to help the grout dry faster. Generally, you can return your furniture onto the new tile floors after 72 hours. It's important to put felt furniture pads under the legs of heavier pieces. Always lift furniture entirely or use proper moving equipment with rollers.
