Tile Installation
Across the GTA
Floor, shower, backsplash and large format tile — installed by specialists who level the floor, membrane the substrate and plan the layout before a single tile goes down. Serving Ajax, Durham Region, Toronto, York, Peel and Halton.
Tile Installation Services
Tile is our core trade. Every job gets the same preparation — flat, stiff, membraned substrates — because that is what decides whether tile lasts.
Floor Tile Installation
Floor tile installation for entries, kitchens, hallways, main floors and basements across the GTA — levelled, membraned and laid out properly.
Shower Tile Installation
Walk-in showers, tub surrounds, niches and benches tiled over a bonded waterproofing membrane and flood tested before any tile goes on.
Bathroom Tile Installation
Bathroom floor, wall and feature tile installed over the right membranes — from a single floor to a fully tiled bathroom.
Backsplash Tile Installation
Kitchen backsplash tile — subway, mosaic, zellige, glass and slab-look porcelain — with clean outlet cuts and proper edge detail.
Large Format Tile Installation
Large format porcelain — 24 inches and up — installed flat, with back-buttering, medium-bed mortar and levelling systems on every joint.
Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile
Porcelain, marble, travertine and slate installed with the right mortar, sealing and maintenance advice for each material.
Heated Tile Floor Installation
Electric in-floor heating under tile for bathrooms, entries and basements — the upgrade Ontario homeowners rarely regret.
Tile Repair & Regrouting
Cracked tile replacement, regrouting, re-caulking and hollow tile repair — and finding out why it failed so it does not happen again.
Bigger project? We also take on kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation and basement renovation — with the tile done by specialists. How we install tile →
“The tile work they did in my house is amazing. Ali and Noor have high standards of great quality work and exceptional service. Very professional and dedicated throughout the entire project.”— Verified Google Review · Ajax, ON
Built on Trust,
Delivered with Craft
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5-Star Rated on Google & HomeStars
Over 20 verified five-star reviews from real homeowners across Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and the GTA. Our reputation is our most valuable asset.
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Registered & Insured in Ontario
A registered Ontario corporation carrying general liability insurance — we’ll show you the certificate before work starts.
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Written Quotes, No Surprises
Itemised written quotes with no hidden fees. If the scope changes or we uncover hidden damage, we explain it and agree any change with you before doing the extra work.
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Clear, Realistic Timelines
You get a written timeline before we start, a clean, protected workspace every day, and a call from us straight away if anything changes.
Our Simple 4-Step Process
Clear, transparent communication from your first call to the final tile.
Free Consultation
Call or fill out our estimate form. We discuss your vision, budget, and timeline with zero pressure and no commitment required.
On-Site Estimate
We visit your home, assess the space in person, and deliver a detailed, itemised written quote. Completely free, no hidden fees.
Expert Installation
Our team arrives on time, maintains a clean workspace throughout, and delivers flawless craftsmanship on or ahead of schedule.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through every detail with you at completion. We do not consider the job done until you are completely satisfied.
Tile Inspiration
Ideas to help you plan. These are stock design photos, not our projects — ask us and we’ll send photos of our recent work.
Kitchen floor and subway backsplash
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Bathroom in large format tile
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Subway tile backsplash
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Porcelain entry and hallway
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Full-height shower tile
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Open-plan tile flooring
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Kitchen tile floor
Design inspirationTile Materials Compared
The honest differences between the materials you'll be shown in a showroom, and what each one asks of the installer in a GTA home.
| Material | Water absorption | Best for | Sealing | Install effort |
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| Porcelain | 0.5% or less | Floors, showers, entryways, heavy traffic, outdoors | Not required | Standard |
| Ceramic | Above 0.5%, often 3%+ | Walls, backsplashes, light-traffic floors | Not required | Lowest |
| Natural stone marble, travertine, slate | Porous, varies by stone | Feature floors, bathrooms, fireplace surrounds | Yes — on install and every 1–3 years | Higher — stiffer floor, sealing |
| Glass & mosaic | Non-porous | Backsplashes, shower niches, accent bands | Not required | Higher — many cuts |
| Large format 24″×48″ and up | Porcelain, 0.5% or less | Open floors, feature walls, fewer grout lines | Not required | Higher — flat floor, two people |
The minimum slip rating under ANSI A137.1 for interior floors that get walked on wet. We check this before quoting any bathroom or entry floor.
The wear rating a floor tile needs for normal residential traffic. PEI IV and V handle entryways, kitchens and homes with dogs.
Standard joint for rectified porcelain. Wider joints on natural stone and handmade tile, because the pieces vary in size.
Overage to buy on top of your square footage — more for diagonal or herringbone layouts, which generate more offcuts.
What Will Your Tile Project Cost?
We don’t publish a price list — no two floors or showers are the same. Get a ballpark in under a minute, then a free visit for your exact written price.
What the estimate covers: installation — labour, mortar, grout, and membranes where they apply. Tile is included only if you tick “You supply the tile too”. Before HST; plumbing, electrical, glass and permits are not included.
Ballpark for planning, before HST. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after a free visit — and that written quote is what you pay.
Get your exact price — free visit
We measure, check the subfloor and leave a written quote. Usually booked within the week.
Tile Terms, Decoded
The words that come up in quotes and showrooms — so you can tell whether a contractor is doing the job properly.
- Thinset mortar
- The cement-based adhesive that bonds tile to the substrate. Modified thinset contains polymers for extra grip and flexibility; large-format tile needs a medium-bed mortar so it doesn't sag.
- Uncoupling membrane
- A dimpled sheet, such as Schluter DITRA, laid between subfloor and tile. It lets the two move independently so seasonal movement in the house doesn't crack your tile. Essential over plywood.
- Waterproofing membrane
- A liquid or sheet barrier applied behind shower tile. Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own — without this layer, water reaches the framing. Any shower quoted without it is a shower that will fail.
- Back-buttering
- Spreading mortar onto the back of each tile as well as the floor, to reach full coverage. Required on large format. It is slower, and it is the difference between tile that lasts and tile that sounds hollow.
- Lippage
- When one tile edge sits higher than its neighbour. Some is unavoidable on natural stone; on rectified porcelain it means the installer rushed or skipped levelling clips.
- Rectified tile
- Tile mechanically cut to an exact size after firing, so every piece matches. It allows tight 1/8″ grout lines and a near-seamless look. Costs more, looks considerably better.
- Epoxy grout
- Stain-resistant and waterproof, unlike standard cementitious grout. Worth the upgrade on kitchen backsplashes and shower floors. Harder to work with, so not every installer offers it.
- Deflection
- How much a floor flexes underfoot. Tile is rigid and cracks if the floor moves too much, so a bouncy subfloor must be stiffened before any tile goes down.
Tile Installation Across the GTA
Based in Ajax, we install tile across Durham Region, Toronto, York, Peel and Halton. Pick your city for local detail, neighbourhoods and what your home needs before tile goes down.
Not Sure If We Cover Your Area?
We travel widely across the GTA and are happy to discuss any project. Give us a call or send a message and we will confirm availability for your location.
- Phone(647) 648-8985
- Address41 Doric St, Ajax, ON
- HoursMon – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Rating5.0 on Google · 17 reviews
Request a Free Estimate
Ready to transform your home? Fill out the form and we will get back to you within one business day to arrange a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project and budget.
- Phone(647) 648-8985
- Address41 Doric St, Ajax, ON
- Websitewww.ultrareno.ca
- HoursMon – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Send Us a Message
We respond within 24 hours — usually the same day.Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question not listed here? Call us at (647) 648-8985 — we are always happy to help.
Yes. We visit your home, look at the space and the subfloor in person, and give you a written quote at no cost and with no obligation.
We are based in Ajax and install tile across the GTA: Durham Region (Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Uxbridge, Port Perry), Toronto, Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke, York Region (Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Newmarket, Aurora, Stouffville), Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) and Halton (Oakville, Burlington, Milton).
A kitchen backsplash usually takes 1–2 days and a bathroom floor 2–3 days. A full tiled shower takes 4–7 days, and a complete bathroom renovation 2–3 weeks. You get a timeline in writing before work starts.
Every shower is priced after a free visit, because the size, the tile, niches, benches and what is behind the old walls all change the number. Our tile cost calculator gives you a ballpark in under a minute. Whatever the price, a shower quoted without a waterproofing membrane will eventually fail — check that it is on the quote.
It depends mostly on the tile (subway, mosaic or handmade), the wall area and how many outlets and window returns we cut around. Use the tile cost calculator for a ballpark, then book a free visit for an exact written price.
Because two floors of the same size can need very different work. Subfloor condition, levelling, tile format and layout move the price more than square footage does. A free on-site visit lets us check those properly and put a price in writing.
Either works. Many clients choose their own tile at a showroom and we install it. We can also source and supply it, and we advise on selection and quantities before you buy.
Yes. Ultra Renovations Inc is a registered Ontario corporation carrying general liability insurance. We are happy to show you the certificate before work begins.
Porcelain absorbs 0.5% water or less, so it handles floors, showers and outdoor use. Ceramic absorbs more, often above 3%, which suits walls, backsplashes and light-traffic floors. Porcelain is denser and harder to cut, so it takes a little longer to install.
Over a plywood subfloor, yes. A membrane such as Schluter DITRA lets the subfloor and the tile move independently, so the seasonal movement every Ontario home goes through does not crack your tile or grout.
Order 10 to 15 percent above your measured square footage, more for diagonal or herringbone layouts, which produce more offcuts. Keep the leftovers — dye lots change between production runs, so a future repair rarely matches new stock.
In bathrooms and entryways, most of our clients say yes. An electric mat goes under the tile with an uncoupling membrane and a programmable thermostat, and costs a few dollars a month to run on a schedule. It has to go in during installation, so decide before the tile is set.
Cash, Interac e-Transfer and cheque. The payment schedule is agreed in writing before work begins. If the scope changes or we find hidden damage, we discuss it and agree the change with you before doing the extra work.
Call (647) 648-8985 (Mon – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm), or use the free estimate form and we will call you back.
Renovation Insights
Costs, materials and practical tips from a decade of tile work across the GTA.
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Work in Real Kitchens
Six backsplash directions that work in the kitchens we actually tile, from classic subway to zellige.
Read guide →Herringbone vs Straight Lay: Look, Labour and When Each Works
Herringbone takes roughly 30 percent more labour to install. Here is what you get for it and where it is worth it.
Read guide →Where to Buy Tile in the GTA
We install tile from any supplier. These are the showrooms our clients visit most across Durham Region, Toronto and the west GTA.
Durham Region — Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa
Toronto, Scarborough, North York & Mississauga
Not sure what to choose? Bring us your samples — we'll tell you honestly what will work in your space, what won't, and roughly what it will cost to install. We work with material from every supplier on this list.
Ready to Transform Your Home?
Call today for a free, no-obligation estimate. Trusted tile and renovation services across the GTA — professional, punctual, and built to last.