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Existing structure and surface
Identify the framing or slab, layers already in place, movement, damage, moisture concerns and anything that must be removed.
Floor Tile Installation
Floor Tile Installation
A tiled floor should feel right across the room and at every doorway. We plan the preparation, layout and transitions around your space and selected tile.
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What we review for your installation.
We review these details with you as we plan the work. Send your measurements, location and selected tile information for an estimate; the technical assessment belongs with us.
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Flatness and preparation
Tile size and layout affect the surface tolerance. The preparation method is confirmed after the floor is measured and checked.
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Finished height and transitions
Compare adjacent floors, doors, stairs, cabinets, appliances and trim before selecting added layers or transition profiles.
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Layout and movement
Confirm focal lines, perimeter cuts, room-to-room alignment, grout joints and required movement accommodation before setting begins.
One room, three views
Look closely at the tile layout.
See the tile layout and finishing details up close.
Compare the overall tile scale, grout lines and transitions into the surrounding room.
Open larger viewSee how the material, grout and layout work together.
Compare realistic surface directions and common grout colours before you confirm the actual products and room measurements.
Warm limestone-look porcelain with light grout in a stacked layout.Warm limestone tile, warm white grout and a stacked layout.
Colours on screen are approximate; confirm them against the chosen tile and grout samples. Layouts use compatible tile shapes. Mallet Tile installs the products you select. Final cuts and joint positions depend on the room measurements and chosen material.
Planning your floor tile installation.
Useful floor-tile planning connects the selected tile to the actual building. These items should be visible in the estimate or confirmed before work begins: Substrate and removal assumptions; Surface preparation and levelling boundaries; Tile pattern, direction and focal lines; Perimeters, transitions and movement joints; Access, protection, disposal and other trades. The written estimate should name any condition that still needs an on-site check rather than treating it as already confirmed.
Request an estimateDetails planned before the first cut
We review the selected material against the room, agree on the layout and edges, and explain any preparation or connected work that needs to be confirmed. You can see what the installation includes before scheduling.
View our workFrom the first photos to a written estimate.
Each step answers a different question, so you can decide with the full scope in front of you.
Send the room details
Share photos, measurements, the selected tile if known and the parts of the room you want tiled.
We review the installation
We assess the preparation, layout and finishing details, and identify any work that needs another trade or an on-site check.
Agree on the finish
We discuss the tile, pattern, grout and edge details with you before the installation plan is confirmed.
Review the written estimate
Read the included work and next steps before deciding when to schedule the installation.
Where we work
Floor Tile Installation across the Mallet Tile service area
Mallet Tile plans floor tile installation from Burlington and Oakville through Toronto, Newmarket and surrounding Ontario communities. Send the project address with room and access details so travel, building requirements and the tile scope can be considered together.
What customers value about working with Mallet Tile.
Selected five-star Google reviews, grouped by the topics customers mention. Open Google to read the full review history.
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Your tile installation questions.
Answers about tile installation, preparation and planning.
Can floor tile be installed over the existing floor?
Sometimes, but only after the existing assembly is identified and checked for bond, movement, height, moisture and compatibility. The written scope should not assume an overlay from photos alone.
How flat does the floor need to be?
The acceptable variation depends on the tile size, pattern and governing product or installation requirements. The surface should be measured, and the preparation method and limits should be written into the scope.
Who handles doors, baseboards and appliances?
Those responsibilities vary by project. Confirm removal, storage, cutting, reinstalling, protection and any appliance or cabinet work before the installation date.
What should I send for a floor tile estimate?
Send the address, room measurements, clear photos, tile dimensions and pattern, adjacent floor heights, access details and any known demolition or heating work.
Request an estimate for your tile project.
Tell us what you'd like tiled, the project location and the measurements of each area. Include the tile size or product link if selected. We'll review the details for your preliminary estimate.
Email your project photos to office@mallettile.ca.