Trust the Experts for Your Tile Installation near Harrisburg and Lancaster, PA

Home improvement projects are always exciting but usually a little stressful too. There's so much to consider! You must think about budgets, which tasks take priority, what materials to choose, and which contractors to trust with your remodeling project. Luckily, at Tileology, we're more than just a supplier of various tiles.

We also offer professional tile installation near Lancaster, PA, so your tile work is the easiest portion of your home remodel. Get started today by scheduling a meeting with our experts to review your job details!

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Ceramic & Stone Tile Installation in Lancaster, PA

Whether you choose beautiful ceramic tile for your floor installation or bathroom walls or natural stone tiles for their elegance and sophistication on your patio, we highly recommend letting the experts at Tileology handle the installation. Proper tile installation requires specific tools and expertise that most do-it-yourselfers or general contractors don't have.

Our detailed tile mechanics have over 25 years of experience installing natural stone, glass, ceramic, marble, and metal tiles for homeowners across Central PA. We know how to spread the thin-set mortars and adhesives properly and lay the tiles in a way that provides beauty, durability, and longevity. Learn more about why our tile installers can make all the difference in your home renovation project.

Experience Makes a Difference

The installation of your ceramic tile or stone tile can be as important or even more important than the selection of the material itself. While some tile projects can lend themselves to the do-it-yourself type of person, others are best suited for a professional journeyed mechanic.

There have been and continue to be many improvements and innovations in tools in the past decade that allow the mechanic to achieve the perfect installation. Like many other construction trades, proper tile installation requires adequate tooling and materials. For example, when you need to cut tile to fit in the corner of the floor, there is a special tile cutting tool that we need to use properly to ensure no damage to the tile itself.

Setting Materials & Substrates

The setting materials and substrates are critical for your ceramic or stone tile floor, wall, or patio. There are many thin-set mortars and adhesives to choose from depending on the type of surface you are setting over and job site conditions.

Selecting the proper mortars, adhesives, and substrates will ensure a tile installation in Lancaster, PA, will last a lifetime. For example, some tile installation projects require a backer board. This material is a layer applied to a substrate so water can't penetrate it, preventing mold and mildew growth. It can also avert stains or cracks in the tile or grout lines.

If any of that sounds confusing, don't worry! Our installers will use the best setting materials for your unique job, so you can rest assured that we will complete your tile job correctly.

Grout

There is an abundance of options available for grouting your tile. Most grouts are cement based and fortified with latex or acrylic additives to provide:

• Added strength
• Durability
• Color retention
• Resistance to stain-causing mold and mildew

The selection of grout colors is so vast that you can pick the exact hue to match your tile or stone. The highest performance grade of grout available is the two-part epoxy grouts. Epoxy-type grouts are practically stain-proof and offer the best color uniformity and durability.

Heated Floors

Installing ceramic or stone tile on your floors is a beautiful way to add luxury to your home. However, the tile can be a little too cold for comfort, especially in the winter. That's why many homeowners turn to heated floors before laying tile.

Adding in-floor radiant electric or hot water heat below your ceramic tile or stone tile installation near Lancaster, PA, has become increasingly popular. The most common type of radiant floor heat is electric heat mats. We install electric heat mats as part of your ceramic tile or stone floor substrate. Essentially, the typical electric heat mat acts like an electric blanket for your tile or stone floor.

They consist of electric wire that is embedded in a very thin fiberglass-type mesh. We mortar down the wire mesh mat onto the tile or stone substrate, and then we apply a thin, flash coating of mortar over the entire mat to protect it during the tile installation.

The tile floor heats up to reach 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The electric mat is connected to a programmable thermostat so that you can have the floor warmed up and then turned off during different hours of the day and night. The comfort of a warm tile or stone floor defies description, but can you just imagine how cozy it would feel after getting out of a hot shower and stepping on a warm floor rather than something chilly?

Care & Maintenance Tips for Newly Installed Tile Floors

Tile and natural stone floors require different care and maintenance programs. Learn more from the tile experts at Tileology on how to keep your tile looking as good as the day we installed it.

Newly Installed Cement-Based Grout

Upon installation, you must seal newly installed tile floors that have a cement-based grout with a silicone-based penetrating sealer. While ceramic tiles aren't porous and won't stain easily, the grout between them will be prone to stains. Sealing the grout in areas where stains are likely to happen, like messes and spills from food preparation in the kitchen, or dirty shoes or paws walking in your hallways, is especially important.

Your new tiles are an investment in your home and your life, and you want them to last as long as possible. Ensuring you have the grout between the tiles sealed helps keep them looking shiny and new. The sealer will provide resistance to staining and liquid penetration.

Cleaning Porcelain Tiles

Today's high-density porcelain tiles provide an extremely durable surface with very low water absorption, so they do not require sealing. This tile is perfect for areas that encounter water frequently, like bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways since it won't absorb that water.

Routine maintenance for porcelain tile is simple, only requiring wiping with a damp mop and also an occasional mopping with a mild detergent. Be sure to sweep your floors thoroughly to eliminate dirt and dust before mopping. You can also use a one-gallon hot water solution with ¼ cup of white vinegar to clean your porcelain tile. Rinse with clean water and towel dry when finished.

Stone Floors

To ensure your stone floors look great for years to come, we must seal them upon installation. Some stone floors will need a silicone-based penetrating sealer. Floors with this type of sealer require a heavy-duty cleaning and re-sealing every three to five years, depending on the amount of traffic.

Other types of stone floors will use a topical, acrylic-based sealer. These stone tile installations near Lancaster, PA, will also need to be stripped and re-sealed every three to five years, based on traffic. For best results, consult your professional installer, like Tileology, for the occasional re-sealing of stone floors.

What's It Like Working with Tileology?

Tileology has the largest tile showroom in Central PA, so you are sure to find the exact tile you need in our two-story location. We also have the best tile installers in the area, so when you shop with us, you know you are getting the quality you deserve. But don't just take our word for it. See what our delighted customers say about working with us!

"The showroom was fabulous, and the tile that we selected just jumped right out at us. When it was ordered, it came in quickly even though it was hand-painted in Italy. The installer created exactly what we had envisioned, and we love how it looks in our kitchen. From beginning to end, everything about the experience was excellent." -Timothy Williams

"I was very pleased with my whole experience. Tileology's showroom is beautiful. I was overwhelmed (in a good way) with my choices, so Megan, the designer, helped me to narrow it down. I was able to take 3 sample boards home to see how they would look in my kitchen with my newly installed granite countertop. Once I had chosen the sample board I liked best, Megan was able to come up with a design that would fit my backsplash area.

On installation day, I could not have asked for a nicer installer. Peter spoke with me before he started to make sure I knew exactly how he planned to install the tiles, working the design around my electrical plugs and windows. He did a beautiful job, and he even came back the next day on a Saturday to finish the grouting, as I was going to be out of town on Monday. I am thrilled with my new backsplash and everyone I worked with at Tileology. I would highly recommend Ken and his knowledgeable staff." -Pam Bacharach

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