Most homeowners picture tile installation as a clean, satisfying process. Perfect cuts. Even grout lines. Crisp corners. A polished finish that transforms a space. And to be honest, that part of the job is fun. But it’s only about a third of what really happens. The part that rarely gets talked about, shown, or budgeted for is the tile prep. And that’s the part that actually matters most.

At Dynamic Tile & Stone, we’ve seen too many beautiful tiles fail because the work underneath wasn’t done...