Boston Handyman Co.

Flooring Installation

Tile Flooring in Boston

Porcelain and ceramic floor tile set over proper backer and a flat mortar bed — even lines, solid feel, and grout that survives an old house that moves.

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Cracked grout and loose tiles almost always trace back to what 's under the tile, not the tile itself. Set floor tile straight onto an old, flexing plank subfloor and it will crack the first winter. Done right, it starts with the right substrate — cement backer board or an uncoupling membrane over a stiffened subfloor — then a flat, full mortar bed so there are no hollow spots. That's what keeps a Boston kitchen or bath floor tight for years.

We install porcelain and ceramic floor tile in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and mudrooms, including thresholds and transitions to adjoining floors.

Tile flooring is part of our flooring installation service.

What's Included

  • Porcelain and ceramic floor tile
  • Cement backer board / uncoupling membrane
  • Subfloor stiffening and flatness prep
  • Full mortar bed, even layout and grout lines
  • Sealed grout in wet areas
  • Thresholds and transitions

Pricing & Time

Free quote by square footage, tile size, and substrate prep. Layout and cure time mean most floors run more than one visit.

Tile Flooring FAQs

Why does tile crack in old homes?

Movement under a too-flexible subfloor — we stiffen and isolate it first so the tile doesn't take the strain.

Can you tile over my old floor?

Sometimes — it depends what's down now; we check the existing floor before deciding.

Do you seal the grout?

Yes, in wet areas we always seal the grout.