TCNA 2024 · ANSI A108/A118 Compliant
Tile & Bathroom Services
Built to Industry Standards
Every Tillerstead project follows published tile industry methods—not assumptions.
Substrates are verified, waterproofing is installed as a complete system, and work
is documented for your records.
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NJ Licensed
HIC #13VH10808800
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Standards-Based
TCNA 2024 Methods
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Fully Insured
$1M/$2M Coverage
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Documented
Photo Records Provided
Peace of Mind for NJ Homeowners & Businesses.
We stand by our builds proudly. Every project follows TCNA standards, New
Jersey HIC code, and our rigorous Build Phase methodology—so you know
exactly what's happening and why it will last.
Tile problems don't start at the surface. They start underneath—with poor
substrate prep, inadequate flatness, skipped waterproofing, or materials that weren't
matched to the application.
That's why every Tillerstead project begins with verification: we check what's there,
plan what's needed, and build the system to published requirements—not shortcuts.
Tile assemblies installed per TCNA methods and ANSI A108 workmanship standards.
Substrate flatness is verified for the tile size, mortars are matched to the
application, and layouts are planned for visual balance.
- Substrate flatness verified to TCNA/ANSI tolerances
- Large-format tile set with proper trowel selection
- Coverage requirements met per TCNA/ANSI standards
- Layout planned for clean transitions, minimal cuts
- Movement joints installed per EJ171 guidance
Natural stone and gauged porcelain panels demand tighter tolerances and careful
material selection. Work follows TCNA stone guidance and written manufacturer
specifications—no shortcuts.
- Book-matched layouts planned for consistent veining
- Gauged porcelain panels per manufacturer specs
- Mortars selected based on stone type & exposure
- Breathable sealers used where appropriate
- Thermal movement accommodated at fireplaces
Waterproofing is the invisible work that makes tile last. Bonded membranes are
installed per manufacturer specifications and TCNA methods, detailed at all
seams and penetrations, and verified before tile installation.
- ANSI A118.10 compliant bonded membranes
- Corners, seams, drains detailed per system specs
- Flood testing performed where required (documented)
- Slope and drainage verified before tile
- Photo documentation for owner records
Complete bathroom remodels with a focus on what matters: proper framing,
correct waterproofing, and tile work that performs. We coordinate the full
scope and document critical phases.
- Written scope with clear deliverables
- Framing verified for tile assembly requirements
- Niches, benches, and curbs built correctly
- All wet areas treated as waterproofing assemblies
- Daily progress updates and photo documentation
Tile showers built as complete waterproofing assemblies—not just tile on
drywall. From classic subway to modern large-format, every shower is
designed to perform and documented for your records.
- Pre-slope and pan liner or bonded membrane systems
- Curbless/barrier-free options with linear drains
- Built-in niches waterproofed as part of assembly
- Floating benches with proper slope and drainage
- Flood testing documented before tile
Tile failures usually indicate underlying issues—not just surface problems.
We diagnose the cause, explain your options, and repair correctly so you
don't face the same problem again.
- Root cause analysis of tile failures
- Grout repair and color-matched regrouting
- Cracked tile replacement with proper technique
- Caulk joint maintenance at movement locations
- Waterproofing assessment for wet area repairs
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Built to Published Standards
All work references the TCNA 2024 Handbook and applicable
ANSI A108/A118 standards. Movement joints follow
EJ171 guidance. Waterproofing assemblies use
ANSI A118.10 compliant membranes.
We don't claim these standards make us special—they're what professional
tile work should be. The difference is we actually follow them.
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