Brands We Feature: Happy Floors, Daltile and MSI tile.
Tile Flooring
We guide you from start to finish
Most people call us about tile for one of two reasons. A bathroom that needs redoing. Or an entry that’s losing its fight with winter salt. Either way, you want it done right the first time. Here’s how we do that.
Why People Choose Tile
It’s about the toughest floor you can put in a house. It shrugs off boots, dog claws and dropped pans.
Porcelain and glazed ceramic won’t soak up a spill. Water can still sneak through a cracked grout line, though. That’s why the floor under the tile matters as much as the tile itself. Already dealing with a leak? See water-damaged floors.
It’s easy to keep clean. Sweep it and mop it. Tile doesn’t hold onto dust, pollen or pet hair.
And it lasts. A well-installed tile floor can outlive the cabinets and fixtures around it.
Porcelain, Ceramic or Stone? Depends on the Room.
All three look great in the showroom. The difference shows up after a few Wisconsin winters.
So before we talk about color, we ask where the tile is going and what it’ll face.
- Porcelain is denser than ceramic. It absorbs less water. That makes it our first pick for entries and mudrooms that see salt and snowmelt all winter. It’s also the one we like on a basement slab.
- Ceramic is a little softer and a good value. It’s a good fit for bathroom floors, walls and backsplashes.
- Natural stone like marble, slate and travertine has color no factory can copy. Stone is porous. It needs to be sealed when it goes in and again every so often after that. Here’s our full guide to tile. If you have your heart set on stone, ask us.
What We Carry
We carry tile from Daltile and MSI, plus a few other makers we trust.
- Wood-look porcelain gives you the look of planks in rooms where real wood is risky. Think bathrooms, entries and basements.
- Stone-look porcelain looks like marble or slate. The tile itself doesn’t need sealing.
- Large-format tile means fewer grout lines and a calmer look. It also needs a flatter floor underneath.
- Mosaics work on shower floors and backsplashes. More grout lines give wet feet more grip.
Grout matters more than most people think. In an entry, a mid-tone or darker grout hides salt and dirt. We’ll show you grout samples right next to your tile before anything is ordered.
Come see it all at the showroom on South Stoughton Road. Or tell us what you’re thinking and we’ll bring samples to your house.
Why Harmony
We’ve been doing floors in Madison since 2009. With tile, the most important work is the part you never see. That’s the prep under the floor.
The person who comes out to measure is the same person who orders your tile. That person lines up the installers and checks the finished work. They pick up the phone if something’s not right. You never get bounced to another department. We don’t have one.
Financing options are available.
How a Tile Project Works With Us
Call, Text or Email Us
Tell us what’s going on with the floor. From there we’ll figure out together whether you should come see samples or we should come to you.
Free In-Home Visit
We measure the room and check what’s under the old floor. On a slab we look for moisture and cracks. Then we go through samples with you at your kitchen table. You get one written price. No pressure and no surprises added later.
We Handle the Rest
Tear-out, haul-away, floor prep, install, grout, cleanup. Your contact schedules all of it and checks the work when it’s done. The installers are people we’ve worked with for years. When it’s finished you still have the same phone number and the same person on the other end.
Tile, Room by Room
- Bathroom. Porcelain or ceramic on the floor. Pick a tile with some texture for wet feet. More on bathrooms.
- Mudroom and entry. Porcelain, hands down. It stands up to salt and snowmelt. A darker grout hides the winter grime. More on mudrooms.
- Kitchen. Tile is tough enough for any kitchen. It’s hard underfoot, though. A good mat at the sink helps if you stand there a lot.
- Basement. Porcelain on a dry slab is one of the toughest basement floors there is. We check the slab for moisture and cracks first.
- Laundry room. Tile won’t mind a drip from the washer. Check the hoses once in a while. A slow leak can still reach the subfloor.
- Warm floors. Cold tile on a January morning is no fun. If you want in-floor heat, bring it up at the in-home visit. It’s far easier to plan before the tile goes down.
Built for Houses Around Here
Picture a marble-look porcelain bath in January. Crisp grout lines and no cracked tiles. That comes from checking and stiffening the floor before a single tile goes down.
That’s the boring part of a tile job. It’s also the part that decides whether the floor still looks like this in twenty years.
What Customers Say
“Wow. Am I ever glad I found these guys. Great experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!!!”
“[Their] customer service and pricing is excellent. I had a great experience from consultation, to product selection and sale, to a quick and clean installation.”
Ready to See Tile in Your Home?
Give us a call and tell us about the room. We’ll take it from there.
Wondering how tile compares? See where each floor shines.
Tile Questions Madison Homeowners Ask
Straight answers. See all our FAQs, or call and ask.
Is tile a good choice for a Wisconsin home?
Yes, especially where water and salt show up. Porcelain handles snowmelt in an entry and splashes in a bathroom as well as any floor we sell. The one thing tile can’t do is flex. It needs a stiff, flat floor under it. We check that before we give you a price.
Porcelain or ceramic: which should I pick?
Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water. It’s our pick for entries, mudrooms and basement slabs. Ceramic is a bit softer and a good value. It works well on bathroom floors and walls. Both come in wood looks, stone looks and plain colors. Read our guide: Tile Flooring for Madison Homes: The Complete Guide
My floor was damaged by water. Can tile go back in?
Usually, yes. First we find out how far the water went. A wet or soft subfloor has to be dried out or replaced before tile goes down. Tile laid over a damaged floor will crack. If insurance is involved, we’ll talk to your insurance adjuster.
Can you put heated floors under tile?
Tile is one of the best floors to pair with in-floor heat. If warm floors are on your wish list, bring it up at the in-home visit. It’s much easier to plan before the tile goes down. Read more: Heated Tile Floors for Wisconsin Homes
Can tile go on my basement slab?
In most basements, yes. Porcelain is one of the toughest floors you can put on concrete. We check the slab for moisture and cracks first. Where there are cracks, we’ll often put down a crack isolation membrane first. It helps keep a crack in the slab from showing up in your floor.
What grout should I choose?
Start with color. In an entry or mudroom, a mid-tone or darker grout hides salt and dirt. Stain-resistant grouts are worth asking about for floors that see a lot of mess. We’ll lay grout samples next to your tile before anything is ordered.
How long does a tile installation take?
A bathroom floor usually takes a few days. Tile goes in stages. The mortar and grout need time to set between steps. Bigger rooms and floors that need leveling take longer. You’ll get the schedule in writing before we start.
Where do you install tile?
Madison and pretty much anywhere within 45 minutes of the Capitol. That includes Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, DeForest, Stoughton, Oregon, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Windsor and the towns in between. See every town we serve. The showroom is at 2125 S. Stoughton Rd in Madison. It’s open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Evening and weekend appointments available on request.
Tile Guides
Written for houses around here, not for everyone everywhere.
- Tile Flooring for Madison Homes: The Complete Guide
- Bathroom Flooring for Madison Homes: A Buyer’s Guide
- Best Flooring for Mudrooms and Entryways in Wisconsin
- Heated Tile Floors: Cost and Comfort for Wisconsin Homes
- Tile vs Vinyl Flooring for Kitchens and Bathrooms in Wisconsin
- Flooring Replacement in Madison: What to Expect
- Kitchen Flooring in Madison Homes: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
- Radiant Heat Flooring for Madison Homes: A Complete Guide
Talk to the Person Who’ll Run Your Project
Call or text, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Evening and weekend appointments available on request. Or set up a free consultation and we’ll call you.
