provides professional tile installation services in Portland, OR - Vancouver, WA metro area. Our primary specialization is creating beautiful showers, bathrooms, vanities, and fireplaces of Large Format Tile Panels also known as Thin Porcelain Slabs.
As a professional tile contractor, we love our work and are committed to following industry standards!
As professional tile contractors, we are certified installers of waterproof shower systems that effectively manage moisture and prevent mold growth.
Thin-set and large & heavy tile mortars are designed specifically to install ceramic or stone tile products, but they were never intended to patch or “fix" uneven walls or floors. As professional tile contractors, we use proper patching and self-leveling products to provide a surface that will be suitable for installing large format tile panels.
We are professional and certified installers of Thin Porcelain Tile Panels and Slabs that range in size from 28"x56" to as large as 56"x128" providing minimum seams, low maintenance finish, and unmatched aesthetics. Tile installation is an art and a science, and professional tile contractors are artists who are committed to continuing technical education.
Professional tile installation provides a permanent finish but its true quality is deeply influenced by the stability, permanence, and precision of installation of the backing or base materials. Evaluation of tile & stone work only by its aesthetic appearance is understandable when it comes to homeowners who have little technical knowledge, but truly professional tile contractors must rely upon much deeper criteria which is as simple as this, "Is the preparation and installation work done per the current industry standards?"
Training and technical knowledge are a key factor to a successful tile installation but when it comes to fabricating and installing Thin Porcelain Panels using highly specialized tools is of the utmost importance. As professional tile contractors in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA, we have all necessary equipment to professionally work with Thin Porcelain Slabs, from handling to cutting.
Unfortunately, the rate of tile installation failures seems to be increasing due to poor workmanship and a lack of technically educated tile contractors. As a Stone & Tile Inspector certified through Stone Forensics, we provide stone and tile related examination, evaluation and advisory services in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.
We are part of the National Tile Contractors Association, the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world that is primarily focused on professional tile installation.
We are certified through Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. CTI certification identifies tile contractors as being dedicated and knowledgeable professionals whose competence in tile installation has been verified to meet specific tile industry standards.
We are qualified and certified to provide professional inspection, troubleshooting, failure analysis, evaluation and advisory services in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Star Tile & Stone LLC is among those tile contractors who combine their tile installation experience with continuing technical education.
We understand and follow up-to-date tile installation practices and current industry standards set by the Tile Council of North America.
As professional tile contractors in Portland OR and Vancouver WA, we only use premium materials, have open-line access to industry experts and stay up-to-date with the latest tile installation methods and best practices.
In our every day tile installation, we regularly refer to the following guides:
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For estimates on stone & tile installation, please contact us at your convenience. We look forward to meeting you soon and highly recommend you to hire those professional tile contractors in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington metro area who invest their time into continuing technical education and improvement of their skills.
Cell: 503-730-9317
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
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