Tile installation on floors and walls in New York — screed, installation, grouting
We lay tile on floors and walls in apartments, houses, and commercial premises in New York. First, we prepare the base: pour the screed, level the plane, then install the cladding. We speak Russian, English, and Spanish.
What the work includes
Floors: removal of the old covering, pouring the screed, waterproofing in wet areas, installation of porcelain stoneware, ceramic tile, natural stone, or quartz vinyl. Walls: base preparation, priming, cladding of bathrooms, kitchens, backsplashes, and showers. We lay out according to level and diagonal, cut around corners and pipes, grout the joints, and install baseboards. Removal of old covering and debris, pouring self‑leveling compound over the screed, underfloor heating, waterproofing, and plumbing and electrical rough‑ins are billed separately. We do not take on reconfiguration involving the relocation of wet zones.
How much it costs
There is no fixed amount: screed thickness, base evenness, area, and tile format vary from project to project, and a figure quoted over the phone would be inaccurate. The specialist visits the property, checks the level of floors and walls, measures the square footage, assesses the condition of the base, and then prepares an estimate broken down by work and materials. Travel and measurement — free of charge. We arrive within two days of the request. The order goes directly to the contractor, with no intermediaries — there is no markup for passing the request along. Prepayment — 30% for materials, the rest as stages are completed. Payment — by check, bank transfer, or cash in dollars. Warranty on installation — 24 months.
Where we work
The main service area is New York: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island. We also travel to Jersey City, Hoboken, Yonkers, and New Rochelle. Travel outside New York — $60 for the trip; for orders from $1,500, travel is free. We coordinate layout and material calculations online based on photos and measurements.
How the work proceeds
After the estimate is agreed, we set a date. The crew arrives with its own tools: tile cutters, grinders, laser levels, mixers, and notched trowels. First, removal of the old covering and debris removal, then pouring the screed and drying — from 24 to 72 hours depending on thickness. In wet areas, we apply waterproofing. Then priming, marking, tile installation in rows or diagonally, and cutting around corners and pipes. After 24 hours — grouting the joints and installing the baseboard. An apartment of 60 m² — from 5 to 9 working days. You accept the result together with the specialist: we check the level, joints, connections at pipes, and the absence of voids under the tile by tapping.
Who performs the work
A crew of 3: a master tiler, an assistant, and a helper. The master has 12 years of experience, 6 of them in the U.S. Equipment: electric tile cutters, manual cutters, laser levels, construction vacuums, and mixers for compounds. Languages — Russian, English, Spanish. Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 8:00–18:00. Urgent measurement visit — within 24 hours. Only contractors with documents are admitted to the board: those working illegally are not listed here. The crew has a contractor's license and liability insurance.
Suitable for
- Those renovating an apartment or house in New York and wanting tile installed from scratch.
- Those with uneven floors or walls who need a screed before installation.
- Those who live in Jersey City, Hoboken, or Yonkers and are prepared to pay for the crew's travel.
- Those who want to pay by stages rather than all at once.
May not be suitable for
- We do not take on installation on wooden floors without prior base preparation.
- Minimum order — 15 m².
- We do not travel beyond New Rochelle without an additional travel fee.
- We do not work on Sundays or public holidays.
- Measurement appointments — from 3 to 7 days in high season.
What to consider in New York
In older buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn, floors are often sloped, and the structural framing is wooden — additional base preparation is required before installation. In residential complexes with a management company, noisy work must be approved: typically permitted from 9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays. In winter, materials are delivered taking parking and snow into account: delivery may be delayed by a day. Humidity in basements and on ground floors is higher — waterproofing before installation is mandatory there.
How to order
Write the address, the floor and wall area, the tile format, and the condition of the base — whether there is a screed or a new one is needed. Attach photos of the premises and a plan if you have one. In response, you will receive the measurement date and a list of questions on details. We reply within two hours during working hours.