If you’re searching for tile installation in Centerville, Ohio, you already know that the right tile can completely transform a bathroom, kitchen, or entryway. We’ve been doing this work across the Miami Valley for more than 18 years, and Centerville is one of our most active neighborhoods. Homeowners here have high standards, and we love meeting them.
At RA Cooks Renovations, we sell and install tile for every room in the house. Our 5,500 square foot Kettering showroom is stocked with options in every style and price range, so you can see materials in person before anything gets ordered. Here’s what working with us looks like from start to finish.
Why Centerville Homeowners Trust Us With Their Tile Work
We’re NARI-certified, and we carry a 5.0 rating across more than 420 reviews. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because we show up on time, we communicate honestly, and we stand behind every installation we complete. Our design-build model means one team handles your project from the first measurement to the final grout line.
Centerville homes tend to run toward classic and transitional styles, though we see plenty of modern and farmhouse requests too. We stock and install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and large-format tile. Whatever direction you’re heading, we can source it and set it correctly.
What sets our tile installations apart
- Proper substrate prep: We assess the subfloor or wall backer before a single tile goes down, because a beautiful tile job starts well beneath the surface.
- Precision layout planning: We map the layout before we mix mortar so cuts are balanced and grout lines are consistent throughout the space.
- NARI-certified oversight: Every project is managed by someone with real credentials, not just a crew dropped off at your door.
- Showroom selection: You choose from actual tile samples under real lighting at our Kettering showroom, not just a two-inch chip on a website.
- Clean, respectful job sites: We protect your home during installation and leave the space clean at the end of every workday.
Where We Install Tile in Centerville Homes
Tile is one of the most versatile materials in remodeling. We install it in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, mudrooms, basements, entryways, and outdoor living spaces. If it needs tile, we can handle it. Most of our Centerville projects involve at least one of the rooms below.
Bathroom tile is by far our most requested service in this area. Shower surrounds, floor fields, feature walls, and niches all require careful attention to waterproofing and slope. We do that work right the first time so you’re not dealing with moisture problems two years from now.
Popular tile applications we handle every week
- Shower surrounds and wet walls: Full tile from curb to ceiling, including niches, benches, and waterproof membrane installation beneath the finished surface.
- Bathroom floor tile: Heated floor systems, mosaic tile, large-format porcelain, and everything in between, all set to proper slope and drainage.
- Kitchen backsplashes: Subway tile, handmade ceramic, glass mosaic, and stone blends installed with tight grout lines and clean edge cuts behind appliances.
- Entryway and mudroom floors: High-traffic areas demand the right tile and the right mortar, and we spec both to match the conditions.
- Laundry and utility rooms: Practical, easy-clean surfaces that hold up to spills, moisture, and everyday use without looking institutional.
Tile Styles and Materials We Carry in Our Showroom
Walking into our Kettering showroom, you’ll see full display vignettes, not just a board of small samples. That matters when you’re trying to picture how a large-format porcelain will look across a 10-by-10 shower or how a wood-look tile will feel running through an open living space.
We work with homeowners at every budget. Some Centerville projects use classic 3-by-6 subway in a simple stack bond. Others go full natural stone with book-matched slabs and decorative borders. Both get the same level of installation care.
Material options we stock and install
- Porcelain tile: Dense, low-maintenance, and available in wood, stone, concrete, and solid color looks — our most popular choice for floors and showers.
- Ceramic tile: A cost-effective option for walls and lighter-traffic floors, available in a wide range of colors and textures.
- Natural stone: Marble, travertine, slate, and quartzite for clients who want genuine material with real variation and character.
- Glass and mosaic tile: Accent strips, feature walls, and backsplash fields where texture and light reflection add visual interest.
- Large-format tile: Panels running 24-by-48 inches or larger for a sleek, contemporary feel with fewer grout lines to maintain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical tile installation take in Centerville?
A bathroom floor and shower surround usually runs three to five days of active tile work, not counting any demo, substrate prep, or drying time for membranes. A kitchen backsplash is often one to two days. We’ll give you a realistic schedule during your consultation so you can plan around it.
Do you handle tile removal and demo before the new installation?
Yes. Demo is part of our process. We remove existing tile, inspect the substrate underneath, make any needed repairs, and then install the new material on a properly prepared surface. Skipping that step is one of the most common reasons tile jobs fail early.
Can I see tile options before committing to a project?
Absolutely. We encourage every Centerville homeowner to visit our 5,500 square foot Kettering showroom before decisions are made. You’ll see full vignettes, compare grout colors, and hold actual tile samples under real light. It makes selection much easier and reduces regret.
Do you install heated floors under tile?
We do. Electric radiant heat mats are a popular upgrade in Centerville bathrooms, and we incorporate them into the tile installation process from the start. The thermostat, mat, and tile are all spec’d together so nothing conflicts with tile thickness or layout.
Are you licensed and insured for tile work in Ohio?
Yes. We are fully licensed, insured, and NARI-certified. We’ve been working in the Dayton area for over 18 years, and we carry all required credentials for residential remodeling in Ohio. You can ask to see our documentation at any point — we’re always happy to share it.
Ready to Start Your Centerville Tile Project?
We’d love to show you what’s possible. Visit our tile installation service page to learn more about our process and see additional project photos from across the Miami Valley. You can also book a free consultation online and we’ll come out to your Centerville home, take measurements, and talk through your options with no pressure and no obligation. We’re here when you’re ready.
One Contractor, Full Project
Other services we offer
Most projects need more than one trade. RA Cooks Renovations handles all of it under one roof — same crew, same project manager, one warranty.
Bathroom Remodeling
Full bath remodels — vanities, walk-in showers, soaking tubs, layout changes, tile end-to-end.
Learn more →Kitchen Remodeling
Custom cabinetry, countertops, backsplash tile, and full layout redesign — designed in our showroom.
Learn more →Basement Finishing
Family rooms, in-law suites, theaters, gyms, bars — finished basements designed for daily use.
Learn more →Whole-Home Remodeling
Multi-room renovations and additions — one design team coordinates every trade from drawings to final walkthrough.
Learn more →Roofing
Asphalt re-roofs, full tear-offs, and inspections — NARI-certified work warrantied in writing.
Learn more →Installation Services
All the installation work we handle in-house
Same in-house crew, same warranty, all designed and built in our showroom.
Tile Installation
Bathroom floors, walk-in shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, mudrooms, fireplace surrounds, and feature accents.
View →Hardwood Flooring
Solid and engineered hardwood — installed, sanded, stained, and finished. Refresh existing or start new across the Miami Valley.
View →Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
Waterproof, scratch-resistant LVP installed throughout your home. The look of hardwood without the maintenance — installed level and clean.
View →Laminate Flooring
Durable, budget-friendly hard-surface flooring with the look of wood and modern wear layers that hold up to kids and pets.
View →Kitchen Backsplash
Subway, mosaic, slab — installed clean to the cabinets and outlets with no caulk-ledge gaps.
View →Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Reclaim space and add accessibility — full Wedi waterproofing, custom niches, and bench seating for safe daily use.
View →Interior Door Installation
Pre-hung swing, barn, pocket, French — sized, plumbed, and finished to match your trim package throughout the house.
View →From the Journal
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Just 8 minutes from Centerville
About 8 miles from our Kettering showroom — see the live route below.
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RA Cooks Renovations
1922 S Smithville RdKettering, OH 45420937-938-6911
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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