Why Hire a Tile Consultant
You have a hunch something is wrong, but your contractor swears they do it this way all the time.
An independent tile consultant can assess your installation, compare it to recogonized tile industry methods & standards, and document what went astray.
This helps you understand what went wrong, you can hold people accountable, and get your project completed the right way.
Tile Inspection and Consulting Services
Leaking Showers
Leaking showers are more common than you would guess and the usual cause is improper construction.
In fact, in my experience, most of the leaking showers are fairly new. If they are built correctly and according to proper methods, they last a lifetime.
Loose or Cracked Tiles
You just bought an expensive new home and the tiles start loosening and the grout is cracking.
This is another scenario that is quite common. A third party inspection can show you where things went wrong. This can help you get your floor repaired or replaced.
Project Pre-Planning
Why wait until things go wrong? Why not work with a tile consultant so that your renovation is successful?
We can specify products, procedures, and industry methods.
This way, you know what will happen and why. Your contractor executes the plan.
About James Upton
- Nearly 30 years of hands-on tile installation experience
- CTEF Certified Tile Installer
- Manufacturer training from Ardex, Custom Building Products, Laticrete, Schluter, and Wedi
- Industry training on large format tile and gauged porcelain thin panels
- Completion of CTEF 5-day Ceramic Tile Inspection Course
- Ambassador for the National Tile Contractors Association
- Voting member of the NTCA Technical Committee which writes and edits the Reference Manual
Contact a Seattle Tile Consultant
You can contact me through my contact page.