Tile Installation

Brightline installs porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, marble, glass and mosaic tile across floors, walls, showers, backsplashes and exterior surfaces. We do tile both as a standalone scope and as part of larger kitchen, bath and remodel projects.

Every install starts with substrate prep: a flat plane within 1/8 inch over 10 feet for large-format tile, properly fastened cement board or membrane in wet zones, and full waterproofing in showers (we use Schluter Kerdi or USG Durock systems). Layout is planned to put cuts at the least-visible edges, with full tiles centered on focal points. We back-butter large tiles, use a leveling system to prevent lippage, and grout with sealed grout in floor applications. Showers are slope-tested before tile and water-tested before glass.

Tile is the area where 'experienced installer' matters most. Cheap tile work shows: lippage at grout lines, off-square cuts, grout color mismatched between batches, no sealer on natural stone, no slope to drain. Our installs hold up because the prep underneath them does.

If you have a tile project in Austin or the surrounding cities, request a consultation below and a project manager will reach out within one business day.