Forest House Tile was founded in 2002 by Andy Smith, a tile artisan in Storrs, CT. Andy specializes in decorative yet functional tile installations with an emphasis on durability and ease of care. He has extensive experience in shower water proofing using the Schluter Shower System, but is also skilled in the traditional mud bed method when called for. In the kitchen Andy has years of installation experience with ceramic tile, stone, metal, and glass backsplash installations. Don't know how to begin? Call, text, or email Andy and he would be glad to give you some advice.
Business highlights
23 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Decorative Tile & Stone Work. In the greater Hartford area
Description of Work: Tiling of floor and perimeter of shower
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$840
Ronald K.
09/2016
5.0
ceramic tile
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Excellent..I had no issues..phone calls returned...tile installed expertly and promptly. Andy is a true professional!!
Description of Work: I needed approx. 35 square feet of tile back splash installed in my kitchen...and approx. 70 square feet of tile installed in a new shower..The shower included Schluter material installation..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250
Frank Z.
06/2016
5.0
ceramic tile
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The work was done efficiently, in a very professional and conscientious manner, taking great care in laying out the tile, selecting proper grout color, uninstalling and reinstalling wood trim; covering steps to prevent any damage, and caulking where appropriate (i.e. sink to backsplash); also arrived on time to facilitate the homeowner's timely departure to work; all debris was removed offsite, no cleanup required by the homeowner; also locked house, as requested, upon departure. We consider this contractor very responsive, courteous, trustworthy and, for sure, an expert tile installer. We trust his judgement and plan to request his services again in the future.
Description of Work: Removed existing foyer slate floor and underlayment; installed new underlayment (which was Schulter-Ditra as desired); porcelain tile installed with grout; also installed a glass tile backsplash.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725
Tina T.
05/2016
5.0
ceramic tile
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I interviewed six tile installers before I met Andy. He was professional, respectful, and very pleasant to work with. He presented new ideas and project suggestions that complimented my vision for our new house. My initial concern was strictly the barrier free shower for my elderly mother. Andy was the only installer that appeared confident, could explain the project, and didn't need to make major construction changes to accommodate the shower. The shower came out beautiful (Andy even added bonus tile features) and functional and impresses everyone that sees it. The success of the first bathroom led us to hire Andy for one project after another. Each project exceeded our expectations. Having had a house full of various contractors was a learning experience for me, but Andy was by far the most respectful and conscientious worker on site. We have run out of tile projects for now, but I know that if I ever have any questions or concerns about our tile, Andy will be available for assistance.
Description of Work: Our initial contract with Andy included installation of a tub/shower tile surround, custom vanity top, a complete barrier free handicapped accessible shower and bathroom floor, and later a hallway, kitchen and laundry room floor, as well a kitchen backsplash. Andys work is impeccable and his artistic background is definitely a bonus attribute. The most current job was to replace the caulking with a specialized grout at the tub seam and to reinforce a counter seam. It was a quick trouble shooting visit but the work was quality as usual.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Suzanne C.
11/2015
5.0
ceramic tile
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We waited 10 years to install the mural and backsplash in our kitchen because we could not find someone sufficiently experienced with glass tile who would give us a reasonable quote. Although Andy's quote was not the lowest -- as a matter of fact, his quote came in at about the midpoint of all the quotes we'd gotten over the years -- he had been recommended to us as being both an artist and a perfectionist. That was EXACTLY what we were looking for. He told us right from the get-go exactly how many days it would take. He arrived promptly each day, exactly when he said he would. He offered some ideas that were different from what we had in mind, and each time, his recommendations were spot-on. With only one chance to get our backsplash right, we were grateful and appreciative to have someone who has done MANY such applications advise us on considering a different grout color for the mural than we were using for the rest of the surrounding area. In the end, we were so excited about the finished installation that we've had a stream of people in and out of the house to view his work over the last several days, and everyone has been as impressed as we were. Our backsplash is perfection, and we are incredibly glad that we waited long enough to stumble upon someone who is THIS good. We have a smaller project in the bathroom, and given the quality of what we have seen so far, we decided pretty quickly to go with him again.
Description of Work: Andy installed a ceramic tile mural above our stove and a glass tile backsplash under all the cabinetry, around a large window, and next to the kitchen sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$925
Nancy Ann S.
04/2013
5.0
ceramic tile
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Andy removed the existing flooring, put down the underlayment and then installed the tile and grout. It was a large job and took almost 2 weeks to complete. Andy helped by doing the job in sections so that we would have as little disruption as possible. He did a great job and rates 5 stars in our book.
Description of Work: Andy did an excellent job replacing our existing floor with porcelain tile and we highly recommend his services. He was very professional and his work was of very high quality. Andy was prompt and provided us with helpful information on the steps, including timing and installation activities. He gave an accurate estimate of the work to be performed and worked hard to impact our daily routine as little as possible (it was a large floor area involving the kitchen, dining area and downstairs bath). Andy was very pleasant to work with and did a great job. We highly recommend his services.
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Service Categories
Ceramic Tile,
Artwork/Murals
FAQ
Forest House Tile is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Forest House Tile accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Forest House Tile offers free project estimates.
Yes, Forest House Tile offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Forest House Tile does not offer a senior discount.
No, Forest House Tile does not offer emergency services.
No, Forest House Tile does not offer warranties.
Forest House Tile offers the following services: Decorative Tile & Stone Work. In the greater Hartford area