24. Wall Tile and Floor Tile

Once your home is painted there are several things that can happen while you are waiting on your kitchen counter tops and vanity tops to be installed. When the drywall was hung and the finisher was doing his work your tile person could and should be installing all of your tub tile. With your tub tile installed prior to interior trim your trim carpenter will be able to complete his baseboard 100%. There also is another reason to have your tub tile complete before texture. If you texture your walls prior to completion of tub tile you will create a cosmetic issue around your tub. Most secondary baths tub tile does not go to the ceiling. So when the tile person grouts their tile and sponges it down across the top and down the sides you will end up with a 4 to 6 inch strip where the sponge went across your texture. After the paint is complete your tile company can install all of your floor tile. This could include kitchen, entry, fireplace, bathrooms, laundry rooms and breakfast rooms. Some great rooms and game rooms are also tiled. You will want to install any vinyl at this point in time also. While all of this hard flooring is going in your counter top contractor, vanity top company, solid surface person and/or granite man can install their tops. There might need to be a little coordination between a couple of these contractors. Remember several of these contractors can work in the home together. The key is to make sure they clean up behind themselves. ALL flooring should be covered by the contractor. Your home is starting to take on your personallity now. When you walk in your paint is complete, your tile is complete, all of your K-tops and vanities are installed - Wow your Dream is becoming a reality.