- Serving Webster Groves · St. Louis County · 63119
Tile Installation in Webster Groves, MO
Tile work that respects your home’s character and stands up to real life.
- Insured & Bonded
- 5-Year to Lifetime Warranty
- Second-Generation Tile Setter
- Premium Laticrete Systems
Tile Installation for Homeowners in Webster Groves
Webster Groves is one of the most charming communities in St. Louis County — a city of tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, and homes with genuine architectural character. Many of the homes here date from the early 1900s through the mid-century, with a mix of Victorian, craftsman, Tudor, and colonial styles.
That character is exactly what makes tile work in Webster Groves different from a new build. Older homes have substrates that have settled, shifted, and been patched over decades. Plaster walls may need to be mud-floated. Subfloors may need leveling. Bathrooms that have been remodeled once or twice already may have layers of old material that need to be torn out before anything new goes in. Most of our Webster Groves projects come from Old Webster, the Tuxedo Park area, and the neighborhoods off Gore Avenue and Lockwood Avenue — homes where the bones are good and the tile work just needs someone who understands what’s underneath.
We have the experience and techniques to handle it all. Our traditional mud-floating skills, substrate-leveling systems, and premium Laticrete materials are specifically suited to the kind of work Webster Groves homes demand. We work with the home’s existing construction — not against it.
What We Offer
in Webster Groves
Custom Tile Installation
Precision layouts, premium materials, and craftsmanship built to last decades.
Tile Flooring Installation
Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and large format up to 12 feet. Leveled substrates and planned layouts.
Custom Shower & Bathroom Tile
Double-liner waterproofing, custom features, lifetime pan warranty.
Large Format Tile & Dekton Panels
Panels up to 12 feet with specialized equipment and training.
Floor & Wall Leveling
Self-leveling, crack-proof membranes, moisture barriers, and mud floating for historic homes.
Heated Flooring
Radiant heat under tile. No ductwork, no visible hardware.
Why Webster Groves Homeowners
Trust Tile Gurus
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Second-generation tile setter
Landon has been setting tile since age seven. His father has 40+ years in the trade.
“My job is to make you smile. That’s it. If you’re not happy by the end of the job, neither am I.”
Landon Modglin
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Premium Laticrete systems
Our materials cost four times what cheap alternatives cost. The warranty gap tells you everything.
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Double-liner waterproofing
Every shower gets two layers of protection, water-tested before tiling. Lifetime pan warranty.
04
Hand-skimmed tiles
Every tile gets back-skimmed to remove manufacturing dust. Most installers skip this entirely.
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Layout planning, not guesswork
We measure, dry-lay, and plan every cut before installation starts.
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Owner on every job
Landon is the lead installer on your project. No middlemen, no subcontracted crews.
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5-year to lifetime warranty
Five times the industry standard at minimum. Up to lifetime with our recommended product system.
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Satisfaction guarantee
If you’re not happy, we tear it out and redo it. No charge.
Recent Projects
Near Webster Groves
Bathroom Restoration — Webster Groves
Full bathroom renovation in a 1920s Tudor home. Original plaster walls required mud-floating to create flat, plumb surfaces before tile. Porcelain floor tile with double-liner waterproofing in the shower. The homeowner wanted a modern finish that respected the home’s original character.
Kitchen Floor Replacement — Inner County
Removed aging vinyl flooring and prepped the substrate for ceramic tile Flooring. Leveled the subfloor, installed crack membrane, and set tiles with planned layout for symmetry through the kitchen and adjoining hallway.
Serving Webster Groves and
Surrounding Areas
Tile Gurus serves homeowners in Webster Groves and throughout the greater St. Louis metro, including Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Ladue, Ballwin, and all surrounding communities.
Signs Your Home in Webster Groves Needs Tile Work
- Cracked or chipped tiles on floors or walls
- Grout that’s crumbling, stained, or falling out
- Tiles that sound hollow when tapped — failed adhesion underneath
- Water stains on the ceiling below a bathroom
- Mold or moisture visible behind shower grout lines
- Uneven floors that catch furniture or bare feet
- A previous tile job that’s getting worse every year
- Old flooring you’re ready to replace with tile
- A remodel in progress that needs quality tile installation
- Cold bathroom or kitchen floors that would benefit from heated tile
Call (636) 297-5165 for a free inspection and estimate.
Tile Installation in Webster Groves — FAQs
What tile services do you offer in Webster Groves?
Custom tile flooring, shower and bathroom tile, large-format panels, floor and wall leveling, heated flooring, and historic home tile work including mud floating. All installations use Laticrete systems with a minimum five-year warranty.
Can you tile over old plaster walls in Webster Groves homes?
It depends on the condition. If the plaster is stable and flat, we can tile over it with proper preparation. If it’s crumbling, bowed, or not plumb, we’ll recommend mud floating — rebuilding the wall surface with concrete to create a proper tile substrate. We assess every wall before recommending a path.
How much does tile installation cost in Webster Groves?
Cost varies by project scope, materials, and the amount of substrate prep needed. Older homes in Webster Groves often need more prep work than new builds, which affects the estimate. We provide free on-site assessments with clear tiered options.
How do you handle older homes in Webster Groves?
We start with a thorough substrate assessment. Older homes often have plaster, concrete, or patched surfaces that need correction before tile can go down. We use self-leveling compounds, crack membranes, mud floating, and moisture barriers as needed. The prep work is what makes the tile last.
How long does a tile project take in Webster Groves?
Standard bathroom retiles take about one week. Projects requiring demolition of old materials, substrate repair, and mud floating take two to three weeks. Custom showers with full waterproofing and features may take longer. We schedule about a month out.
Who is the best tile installer near me in Webster Groves?
For older homes, the best installer is one who understands traditional substrates and doesn’t try to shortcut the prep. Ask about mud floating, substrate assessment, and how they handle walls that aren’t plumb. If they don’t know what you’re talking about, they’re not the right fit.
Need Tile Work
in Webster Groves?
Call (636) 297-5165 or request your free estimate today.