TileArt — Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does TileArt serve?
TileArt is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and serves Northern Colorado’s Front Range within roughly a 30-mile radius. Our primary service area includes Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, and Severance. We also travel to Berthoud, Johnstown, Milliken, Eaton, Ault, Estes Park, and Greeley. If you’re nearby and not listed, just ask.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation and estimate for your project. We meet with you, listen to what you want, measure the job, and walk you through the system options and price points that fit your vision and budget.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
TileArt backs its installations with a minimum 10 year up to a lifetime installation warranty depending on the chosen installation materials. Most tile-installation failures happen within the first couple of years, so our warranty is our commitment that your installation is built to last for as long as you live with it.
What is a Schluter Kerdi shower, and why do you prefer it?
Kerdi is a topical waterproofing membrane installed directly beneath the tile, rather than behind or below the substrate like traditional systems. Because the waterproof layer sits right under the tile, there’s no water retention in the wall — which means no moisture for mold or bacteria to grow, a cleaner and healthier shower, and a longer-lasting installation. It’s our preferred method for building showers.
Do you build curbless or ADA / handicap-accessible showers?
Yes. We regularly build curbless and handicap-accessible showers using dry-pack mortar and waterproofing methods that meet industry standards for pre-slope and drainage. These are ideal for barrier-free, aging-in-place, and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
What types of projects does TileArt specialize in?
We specialize in full bathroom and kitchen remodels. That includes custom showers, tub surrounds, floors, kitchen backsplashes, natural stone, glass tile, custom steam showers, fireplace surrounds, decorative medallions, and outdoor kitchens and barbecue islands. If it’s tile or stone, we install it.
What waterproofing and installation systems do you use?
We use the best system for each job: Schluter Kerdi and Ditra, liquid membranes like RedGard, HydroBan, and Hydrobarrier, cementitious backer board (Durock, HardieBacker), and traditional dry-pack mortar or EPS shower pans. For grout, we prefer Laticrete SpectraLOCK — a stain-proof epoxy grout that never needs sealing. We prefer Laticrete installation products throughout.
Are you licensed and insured?
Colorado does not require, nor make available, a state license for tile installation, but TileArt is fully insured (through The Hartford) and brings certified craftsmanship, 17 years in business, and 23-plus years in the tile trade to every job.
Why work with an owner-operator instead of a large remodeling company?
With TileArt you work directly with a highly skilled tile contractor who takes personal pride in the finished product — not a rotating crew or a subcontractor you never met. You get consistent, direct communication from the first consultation through the final finish.
How long does a typical tile project take?
It depends on scope. A standard shower or bathroom tile project generally takes about one to two weeks of on-site work, while a full bath or kitchen remodel takes longer. We give you a realistic timeline along with your proposal so you know what to expect.
How much does a tile installation cost?
Every project is priced individually based on the size of the job, the tile and materials selected, the system used, and the amount of prep involved, as well as the size and type of tile chosen. As a very general gauge, prep, materials, and installation costs (minus the cost of the actual tile) will run anywhere from $12/sqft. up to $25/sqft. The price of the actual tile varies as well. The best way to get an accurate number is a free on-site consultation – we’ll measure, discuss your options, and give you a clear proposal.