Stephen Tiler Tile & Stone
Premier Tile, Stone and Flooring Installation Solutions
Serving Tahoe, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Incline Village, and Truckee
Stephen Tiler Tile & Stone
Direct Line / Text: (775) 437-6889 | Email: stephen@stephentiler.com
Reno • Sparks • Incline Village • Lake Tahoe • Carson City
Licensing: NV #0090940, #0094670 | CA #1111551 | CTEF Certified Tile Installer: CTI #1832 | NTCA Member
Built Right. Set Level. Waterproof for Life.
Northern Nevada’s Certified Tile, Natural Stone & Fine Flooring Specialists
Tile isn’t paint. It is structural art. A proper installation should easily outlive the trends, withstand the elements, and never need a callback.
At Stephen Tiler Tile & Stone, we engineer high-end tile, custom stone, and precision flooring across the Reno–Tahoe basin. We don't take shortcuts, we don't guess on prep work, and we never abandon a job. Whether you are building custom new construction, crafting a spa-grade master bath, or remodeling an entire living area, we deliver clean lines, airtight waterproofing, and craftsmanship you will never have to second-guess.
Ready to discuss your project?
Call or text Stephen directly at (775) 437-6889 or email stephen@stephentiler.com for an on-site consultation.
Our Standard: Integrity on the Job, Artistry on the Surface
Homeowners and general contractors dread the typical contractor runaround: vanishing crews, missed deadlines, and half-done work. We run our business on an entirely different set of rules.
We Finish What We Start: We never take on a job we can’t execute to standard, and our dedicated team stays on your project until it is done. No rotating strangers, no disappearing acts.
No Project Too Complex, None Too Small: From an intricate mosaic kitchen backsplash to full-house porcelain slab floors, every cut, joint, and surface receives our full technical attention.
100% Client Sign-Off: When the job is done, we walk every square foot with you. Your final payment happens only when you are completely satisfied with the result.
The "Forever Product" Philosophy
"I want to build something that will outlive me." — Alexander Hamilton
Founded in 2019, Stephen Tiler is independently owned and operated by Stephen Dunn. Stephen began mastering the tile trade in 2013 with a clear obsession: building surfaces that last decades, not seasons.
To Stephen, a tile project is a permanent asset in your home. By pairing time-honored artisanal layout with the latest building science, every shower bed, floor assembly, and fireplace hearth is engineered to stand up to heavy daily life and harsh high-desert temperature swings.
What We Do
Custom Tile & Natural Stone
Spa showers, curbless wet rooms, steam enclosures, architectural fireplace facades, and book-matched stone slabs. We execute complex layouts, tight grout joints, and dead-flat finishes without lippage.
Hard-Surface Flooring
Engineered Hardwood & Solid Plank
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) & Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
Large-Format Porcelain & Ceramic Tile
Natural Slate, Marble, Travertine & Granite
Integrated In-Floor Radiant Heating Systems
Alpine Outdoor Living
Tahoe winters are brutal on exterior stone. We design and install frost-resistant porcelain pavers and exterior stone systems built to survive intense mountain freeze-thaw cycles without heaving or spalling.
Grout Restoration & Surface Protection
Protecting existing surfaces with commercial-grade cleaning, precision grout re-coloring, and deep-penetrating sealants that stop moisture intrusion and staining in their tracks.
90% of Shower Leaks Happen Behind Beautiful Tile
Anyone with a trowel and a wet saw can make tile look decent on day one. But what happens underneath dictates whether your bathroom lasts 30 years or rots your subfloor in two.
Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own. If the substrate beneath them flexes, or if the waterproof pan is breached, water seeps into wall cavities, rots structural wood joists, and breeds toxic mold behind the drywall.
That is why hiring a certified professional matters.
CTEF Certified Tile Installer (Stephen Dunn — CTI #1832)
Fewer than 5% of tile installers nationwide hold certification from the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation CTEF. The CTI credential requires:
Rigorous Written Code Testing: Demonstrating mastery of mortar chemistry, deflection limits, moisture mitigation, and ANSI/TCNA building standards.
Timed Hands-On Practical Exams: An intensive build inspected down to the millimeter for plumblines, level transitions, proper mortar coverage, and slope-to-drain accuracy.
Northern Nevada NTCA Member
Stephen Tiler is proud to be the apart of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) member based in Northern Nevada. We build strictly to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) handbook—the national bible of tile installation.
How We Build Differently
Mortar Coverage & Bond (Spot-Bonding vs. 95% Coverage)
The Shortcut: Spot-bonding ("five-dotting") leaves hollow air pockets underneath that crack under foot traffic or heavy point loads.
Our Certified Standard: Full mortar collapse with 95%+ continuous contact coverage for an unyielding, lifetime bond.
Shower Waterproofing & Vapor Barriers
The Shortcut: Porous backer boards and raw, unsealed screws that let moisture migrate straight into structural wall framing.
Our Certified Standard: Continuous, flood-tested bonded membranes using industry-leading systems from Schluter, LATICRETE, and MAPEI.
Pan Pitch & Slope-to-Drain Geometry
The Shortcut: Flat or unevenly floated pans that cause standing water, soap scum buildup, and persistent mildew odors.
Our Certified Standard: Laser-checked slope-to-drain geometry, ensuring rapid, complete water evacuation down the drain every time.
Structural Movement & Expansion Joints
The Shortcut: Tiling wall-to-wall without expansion gaps, forcing tiles to tent and buckle during seasonal Reno–Tahoe temperature shifts.
Our Certified Standard: Engineered perimeter and field movement joints placed strictly to TCNA EJ171 specifications.
Don't pay twice for the same job.
Hire certified expertise from the start. Call or text (775) 437-6889.
Start Your Project Today
Whether you have blueprints in hand, need advice on layout, or want an honest assessment of an upcoming remodel, reach out directly.
Call or Text: (775) 437-6889
Email: stephen@stephentiler.com
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Weekend consultations by appointment)
Serving: Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Minden, and Gardnerville
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