Flooring Tile Installation in Denver — Large-Format Specialists
Large-format porcelain looks premium—if it's installed right. We're South Denver Tile Experts, a Denver team specializing in flooring tile installation with meticulous substrate prep, 95%+ mortar coverage, and crisp details around outlets, transitions, and perimeters.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Professional flooring tile installation you can trust
Tile-ready substrate
We mechanically remove coatings, profile concrete, and test adhesion before setting a single tile.
Coverage you can trust
Keyed thinset, back-buttering, and a tile vibrator to collapse ridges for ~95% contact.
Precision cutting & handling
RUBI Slim System for straight long cuts, angle grinder for detailing, and GRABO vacuum lifters to move panels safely.
Clean details
Perfect edges around floor outlets, uniform joints, and plane checks after vibration.
Pro schedule management
Your 1,280 sq ft floor installed in about 2.5 weeks (project-dependent).
Test-patch guarantee
If a test patch doesn't meet expectations, we adjust the plan before full install.
What This Service Includes
Complete professional floor tile installation
Full substrate prep
Coating/lacquer removal, sanding, dust extraction
Adhesion testing
Layout lines and bond verification
Mortar application
Keyed slab + back-buttered tile
Coverage optimization
Vibration to collapse ridges, alignment checks
Cutting & holes
Long rail cuts, grinder detailing, diamond cores for floor sockets
Finishing
Joint cleanup, perimeter detailing, site tidy-up
Our Proven Process (Tile-Safe)
Step-by-step professional installation
Concrete Prep
Lacquer mechanically removed; slab sanded and profiled for optimal bond.
Pro Tip: Document substrate condition before starting work to manage client expectations.
High-quality preparation of the floor surface for installing plinths.
Pro Tip: Dry-lay tiles first to verify pattern before applying mortar.
Mortar & Setting
Thinset keyed into slab; back-butter each tile; set with vibrating tool to reach ~95% coverage.
Coverage Verification: We lift tiles periodically to verify mortar contact throughout the install.
Cutting & Openings
RUBI Slim System for long straight cuts; grinder for notches; diamond core bits for clean, chip-free outlet holes.
Equipment: Professional tools ensure precise cuts and safe handling of heavy panels.
Floor Outlet Drilling
Water-assisted diamond core drilling produces clean, chip-free holes for electrical outlets.
Pro Tip: Water lubrication during drilling prevents tile cracking and extends bit life.
Final Checks & Cleanup
Alignment, lippage, and perimeter details verified; brush thinset from joints; broom-clean and ready for grout.
Time Saver: Brushing joints same day prevents hardened mortar removal later.
Denver Case Snapshot (Real Project)
1,280 sq ft large-format porcelain installation
Challenge
Lacquer coating resisted a rental "big" grinder; required hand grinding over two days
Solutions
- • Full mechanical removal + sanding
- • Adhesion test before full install
- • Back-buttering + tile vibrator for coverage
- • RUBI rails for straight long cuts
- • GRABO lifters for safe panel handling
- • Core-drilled outlets (single bit lasted ~7 holes)
Results
Flat plane, tight joints, clean outlet openings; installed in ~2.5 weeks; client delighted
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—we remove coating and re-profile the slab for a proper bond, then test adhesion.
By keying mortar into the slab, back-buttering tiles, and vibrating to collapse ribs, then verifying contact.
Yes—water-assisted diamond core bits produce chip-free openings.
We check plane during and after vibration, adjust as needed, and keep joints consistent.
Kitchens, living spaces, hallways, bedrooms, basements, and light-commercial lobbies.
Service Areas
Denver and nearby communities: Cherry Creek, Highlands, Washington Park, Capitol Hill, Downtown, and surrounding metro areas. After-hours options available for commercial projects.
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Specialists in large-format flooring tile installation
Licensed & insured with trained team and documented methods
Quality standard: Test-patch acceptance, coverage verification, clean edges, timeline discipline
Guarantee: If the test patch doesn't meet the agreed finish, we recalibrate before proceeding
Contact Information
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Ready to Move Forward?
Call 720-717-3990 or Request a Quote now. We'll confirm your layout, run a test patch, and give you a clear written scope, timeline, and price—so you can enjoy a large-format floor that looks incredible and lasts.