Tile Installation in Northglenn, CO
Northglenn was built out primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, and the homes here reflect that era: smaller footprints, original bathrooms that have held up surprisingly well but are now ready for an update, and kitchens where the tile backsplash is often the first thing a homeowner wants to change. The city's grid layout around 104th Ave makes access straightforward, and we are less than five miles from most Northglenn neighborhoods.
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Northglenn's 1960s-era bathrooms often have original cast-iron tubs set into mud-bed surrounds. When clients want to keep the tub and just update the tile surround, we cut the old mud bed out carefully, inspect the framing behind it, and install a proper cement board and membrane system before the new tile goes up. It is more involved than a simple rip-and-replace, but it is the right way to do it in these older homes.
Northglenn-Specific Questions
Northglenn homes have low ceilings. Does that affect shower tile installation?
It affects the layout planning more than the installation itself. With a 7-foot ceiling in a shower, we plan the tile to avoid ending on a partial course right at the ceiling line. We adjust the starting height so full tiles land at eye level and any cuts fall at the top, where they are less visible. It takes a bit more planning but the result looks intentional.
Can you remove and replace the original 1970s bathroom tile in my Northglenn home?
Yes. Older tile in Northglenn homes was often set over a mortar bed, which adds weight and thickness. Removing it requires a hammer drill and flat bar, and it generates a fair amount of debris. We contain the work area and haul everything out. Once the framing is exposed, we inspect for moisture damage before the new substrate goes in.
Are there asbestos concerns in older Northglenn tile?
Vinyl floor tiles installed before 1980 may contain asbestos. Ceramic wall and floor tile itself does not, but the mastic adhesive used underneath sometimes does. If you have vinyl floor tile from that era, we recommend testing before disturbing it. We do not perform asbestos testing or abatement ourselves but can advise on who to contact in the Thornton/Northglenn area.