Tile installation in Andover, MA
From antique colonials near the center to post-war Capes and four-bedroom colonials in West Andover, tell us what you have in mind and we'll take it from there.
Tile work in Andover
Andover's homes span centuries. Colonials and farmhouses from the 1700s stand near the town center, Shawsheen Village has Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival homes built in the early 1920s, East Andover has many post-war Capes and ranches, and West Andover has larger colonials and raised ranches. The biggest building boom came in the 1960s, so many homes have bathrooms and kitchens from that era or later.
Andover's town water is soft, which helps glass tile and glossy finishes stay clear. Homeowners here often choose natural stone, large-format porcelain and custom showers.
Popular projects here
- Primary bathroom remodels with custom showers
- Updating 1960s to 1990s bathrooms
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Mudroom and entry floors
Looks that suit Andover homes
- Marble or marble-look porcelain for a primary bath
- Herringbone or chevron backsplashes as a kitchen feature
- Basketweave or hexagon marble floors for traditional homes
- Slate-look porcelain in a mudroom that sees boots and sand
Ideas for your home
Example photos of popular looks. Mention any you like when you send your project details.
Questions from Andover homeowners
Is natural marble a good idea for an Andover bathroom?
It can be beautiful, but marble is softer than porcelain, needs sealing and can etch from acidic cleaners. If you want the look with less upkeep, marble-look porcelain is a popular alternative.
Where can I look at tile near Andover?
Tile showrooms you can visit from Andover, closest first: National Tile in North Reading (about 12 minutes), Fitzgerald Tile in North Reading (about 17 minutes), European Quarry Imports in Salem, NH (about 18 minutes), and Integrity Tile in Seabrook, NH (about 37 minutes). Drive times are approximate. Bringing a photo of your room and its rough size helps when you compare samples.
Do I need a permit for tile work in Andover?
Most tile replacement doesn't need a building permit. If the job also moves plumbing, changes walls or adds wiring for a heated floor, that part of the work may need one.
How long does a typical tile project take?
A backsplash is often a day or two. A tile floor or a shower usually takes several days, longer when old tile has to come out or the floor needs leveling. Your estimate will include a timeline.
Nearby: Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover.