Bathrooms and everyday surfaces
Specialty tile work
Plan the installation
York Region and Toronto
Halton and Peel
Hamilton and Niagara
Residential & Commercial Large-Format Porcelain
Larger tiles give floors and walls a more continuous look, with fewer grout lines. We install large-format tile in Toronto bathrooms, kitchens and living areas, from shower walls to open-plan floors.
Tile and room details
Compare tile proportions, colour and adjoining finishes as you choose the look for your room.
Installation details
Larger tiles reduce the number of grout lines, but make base preparation, support and adjoining edges especially important.
The base needs to meet the selected tile and installation system's flatness requirements. The preparation needed depends on the existing floor or wall, not just the tile size.
Base preparation and tile setting work together to manage differences between neighbouring tile edges. Levelling clips are only one part of that work.
The mortar and setting method need to match the tile, its location and the installation system, with suitable support beneath each tile.
Perimeters and other movement joints need to suit the room and tile assembly. They should not be treated as ordinary grout joints or omitted for the sake of appearance.
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Questions answered
Larger tiles need a base that meets the selected tile and installation system's flatness requirements. The existing floor may need preparation before setting begins. We identify the preparation included in the estimate rather than assuming every floor needs the same work.
The mortar supports the tile as part of the floor or wall assembly. The tile, application and selected installation system determine the coverage and setting requirements. Larger tiles need the right mortar and setting method, not just clips along their edges.
The joint width depends on the tile's size, edge, dimensional variation and manufacturer's guidance. A narrow joint still needs to suit the tile and layout. We confirm the grout and joint details after booking.
The mortar and grout used, room conditions and type of traffic determine the waiting time. We explain when the installed floor can be used and when furniture can return, following the products' curing instructions rather than one fixed time for every job.
Tell us what you would like tiled, your location and the measurements of each area. We will review the details for your preliminary estimate.
Email your architectural plans or project photos to office@mallettile.ca.
