Professional Tile Installation in Charlotte, NC

Transform your Charlotte home with expert tile installation from BlackStone Construction and Design. We specialize in professional tile work throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area, delivering exceptional craftsmanship for kitchens, bathrooms, backsplashes, floors, and more. Our skilled tile setters combine technical expertise with artistic vision to create beautiful, durable installations that enhance your home's value and aesthetic appeal.

Why Professional Tile Installation Matters

Tile installation is both an art and a science. While beautiful tile can elevate any space, improper installation leads to cracked tiles, water damage, uneven surfaces, poor aesthetics, and costly repairs. Professional installation ensures proper substrate preparation, correct waterproofing systems, precise layout and spacing, level and plumb surfaces, appropriate adhesive selection, and expert grouting and sealing. The difference between DIY and professional work is immediately apparent—and becomes more significant over time.

Benefits of Professional Tile Work

Our Tile Installation Services

Kitchen Backsplashes

Protect walls while creating stunning focal points behind ranges and sinks. Popular options include classic subway tile in various colors and sizes, glass mosaics for light-reflecting beauty, natural stone for organic elegance, decorative patterns and geometric designs, and mixed materials for dimensional interest. We help select tiles that complement countertops, cabinetry, and your overall kitchen design.

Bathroom Tile Work

Comprehensive bathroom tiling including shower walls and floors, tub surrounds, bathroom floors, vanity backsplashes, and accent walls. We specialize in waterproof installations that prevent moisture damage while creating beautiful, spa-like environments.

Floor Tile Installation

Durable, beautiful floors for any room. We install porcelain and ceramic floor tiles, natural stone (marble, travertine, slate), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and heated floor systems beneath tile. Proper substrate preparation ensures level, crack-free floors that last.

Custom Shower Installations

Complete custom tile showers featuring floor-to-ceiling tile work, built-in niches and benches, decorative accent bands, varied tile sizes and patterns, and waterproof construction meeting industry standards.

Fireplace Surrounds

Transform fireplaces into architectural focal points with tile surrounds. Choose from natural stone for rustic appeal, sleek large-format tiles, intricate mosaic designs, or heat-resistant specialty tiles.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Extend tile beauty outdoors with patio installations, outdoor kitchen backsplashes, pool deck surrounds, and entrance statement floors using freeze-thaw resistant tiles appropriate for Charlotte's climate.

Tile Materials We Install

Porcelain Tile

The most popular choice for Charlotte homes. Porcelain offers exceptional durability and low water absorption, making it perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and high-traffic areas. Available in large formats (up to 5'x10'), wood-look planks, stone-look designs, and traditional ceramic styles. Frost-resistant for outdoor use.

Ceramic Tile

Cost-effective and versatile, ceramic tiles work well for walls and moderate-traffic floors. Wide variety of colors, patterns, and glazes offer endless design possibilities. Softer than porcelain but easier to cut and install.

Natural Stone

For luxury Charlotte homes, natural stone adds timeless elegance and unique character. Options include marble for classic sophistication, travertine for warm, organic appeal, slate for rich texture and durability, granite for unmatched hardness, and limestone for soft, neutral beauty. Each piece is unique, creating truly one-of-a-kind installations.

Glass Tile

Perfect for backsplashes and accent walls. Glass tiles reflect light beautifully, making spaces feel brighter and more spacious. Available in mosaics, subway formats, and custom sizes in virtually unlimited colors.

Mosaic Tiles

Small tiles (typically 2" square or smaller) mounted on mesh backing. Ideal for shower floors (texture provides slip resistance), accent bands, intricate patterns, and curved surfaces. Available in ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone.

Design Patterns & Layouts

Subway Pattern

Clas sic brick-style offset pattern. Timeless and versatile, works with any design style. Can be oriented horizontally, vertically, or in herringbone for variation.

Herringbone & Chevron

Angled patterns creating dynamic visual interest. Herringbone forms zigzag patterns while chevron creates continuous V-shapes. Both add sophistication and movement.

Large Format

Tiles 12x24" and larger installed in straight grid patterns. Minimizes grout lines for sleek, contemporary look. Makes spaces feel larger and more open.

Basketweave

Alternating horizontal and vertical tile orientations create woven appearance. Works well with rectangular tiles for traditional or farmhouse designs.

Versailles Pattern

Multiple tile sizes arranged in repeating pattern. Common with natural stone, creates European elegance.

The Professional Installation Process

Our systematic approach ensures exceptional results:

1. Consultation: Visit your Charlotte home to discuss vision, assess space, and provide expert recommendations.
2. Material Selection: Help choose tiles, grout colors, and complementary materials.
3. Detailed Quote: Transparent pricing with materials, labor, and timeline clearly outlined.
4. Surface Preparation: Ensure proper substrate using cement board, waterproof membranes, or appropriate underlayment.
5. Layout Planning: Dry-lay tiles to plan cuts, centering, and pattern alignment before setting.
6. Tile Setting: Install tiles using appropriate thin-set mortar with proper trowel technique and spacing.
7. Grouting: Apply grout selected for application and aesthetics, ensuring complete joint filling.
8. Sealing: Seal grout and natural stone tiles to protect against moisture and staining.
9. Final Cleanup: Remove haze, clean thoroughly, and conduct quality inspection.

Waterproofing: The Critical Foundation

The most important aspect of tile installation—especially in wet areas—is proper waterproofing. We use industry-standard waterproof membranes (Schluter, Laticrete, or equivalent), proper sloping for drainage in showers, waterproof backing boards, sealed penetrations and transitions, and code-compliant methods protecting your Charlotte home. This invisible work is essential for preventing water damage, mold growth, and structural issues.

Maintenance & Care

Maintain your tile's beauty with regular cleaning using pH-neutral cleaners, periodic grout resealing (every 1-2 years for most applications), prompt attention to cracked or loose tiles, proper ventilation in bathrooms, and annual sealing of natural stone. Properly maintained tile lasts decades while maintaining its original beauty.

Investment & Value

Tile installation costs vary based on materials and complexity. Typical ranges for Charlotte area include $8-$ 15/sq ft for ceramic/porcelain with standard installation, $15-$25+/sq ft for natural stone or complex patterns, $12-$20/sq ft for backsplash installations, and $1,500-$5,000 for average shower installations. While quality tile work represents an investment, it provides exceptional value through durability, beauty, and home value enhancement.

Why Charlotte Homeowners Choose BlackStone

Our tile installations throughout Charlotte have earned a reputation for exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. We combine technical expertise with artistic sensibility, ensuring installations that are both structurally sound and visually stunning. Our experienced team respects your home, maintains clean work sites, communicates clearly, and delivers results that exceed expectations.

We stand behind our work with comprehensive warranties and are committed to your complete satisfaction from initial consultation through final walkthrough.

Service Areas Throughout Charlotte

We proudly serve the entire Charlotte metropolitan area including Ballantyne, Matthews, Weddington, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Concord, Kannapolis, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Lake Norman, Mooresville, Fort Mill SC, Rock Hill SC, and all surrounding communities.