Large format tile installation (24x48, 48x48, and larger) with proper lippage control, substrate preparation, and full mortar coverage.
Looking for professional large format tile installation in Vincent, Alabama? Bama Shower serves Vincent and surrounding Shelby County communities with licensed, insured tile installation services backed by years of hands-on experience.
Large format tiles — anything over 15 inches on one side — require different installation methods than standard tile. The bigger the tile, the less tolerance there is for substrate imperfections, lippage between tiles, and incomplete mortar coverage. A small void under a 24x48 tile becomes a crack point. A slightly uneven substrate shows as lippage at every joint. We prep substrates to meet ANSI standards for flatness, use medium-bed mortar with back-buttering for full coverage, and install with leveling systems that eliminate lippage. Large format tile on walls requires mechanical support during cure time — we don't rush the process. The result is a seamless, modern look without the cracked tiles and uneven joints that plague most large format installations.
Large format tile installation in Vincent typically costs $12 to $22 per square foot including substrate prep, leveling, and full-coverage mortar. Larger tiles require more prep work and leveling systems — it's more labor-intensive than standard tile.
Larger tiles have zero tolerance for substrate imperfections — every dip and bump shows as lippage at the joints. They require substrate flatness to ANSI standards, medium-bed mortar with back-buttering for 95%+ coverage, and mechanical leveling systems.
Yes, but wall installations require mechanical support during cure time and proper thinset with high initial grab strength. We use temporary spacer systems to prevent tile slippage during the 24-hour cure period.
Call Bama Shower today: (205) 768-5783