Tile installation · New Hope, PA
New Hope Borough and Solebury Township are home to some of the oldest construction in Bucks County, many pre-1950, some significantly earlier. Original tile work and the substrate underneath it require a contractor who knows what to expect. At Atlas Design & Build, we work as a tile contractor in New Hope on standalone projects, from a single shower surround to a full floor, without requiring a full renovation. We bring the same standard of planning, waterproofing and finish work to a standalone tile job as we do to any full remodel.
Not every tile job needs a demolition crew or a new floor plan. If your bathroom needs a new shower surround, your kitchen needs a backsplash or your entryway needs a floor that holds up to daily traffic, we take that on as a standalone project. We handle the substrate prep, waterproofing and layout with the same care we bring to a full remodel, scaled to the size of the job.
Our scope
New Hope tile work calls for natural materials and careful preparation. These are the areas we focus on here.
Slate, limestone and other natural stone set over a reinforced, level base and sealed for daily use.
Tile with natural variation laid out and grouted so its character reads as intentional.
Restoring or rebuilding stone and tile around original and newer fireplaces.
Stone, grout and sealer selected with hard or iron-rich well water in mind.
We also tile kitchen backsplashes, bathroom floors, fireplace surrounds and laundry rooms, with waterproofing included in every wet area. See our full tile installation services.
Local knowledge
Tile work in New Hope and Solebury often involves natural materials: slate and stone floors in farmhouse kitchens and entries, terracotta and handmade tile in older bathrooms and stone hearths around original fireplaces. These materials suit the architecture, but they need different preparation, setting and sealing than porcelain.
Many homes here predate 1950, and wide-plank wood subfloors, settled joists and plaster walls are common. Stone and tile both need a stiff, flat base, so we reinforce and level older floors before anything is set. We are EPA Lead Safe certified for homes built before 1978.
Outside the borough, many homes rely on private wells, and hard or iron-rich water leaves scale and staining on stone, grout and glass. That affects which stone we recommend, how it is sealed and which grout will hold up best in a shower.
Our approach
Homes in New Hope and Solebury deserve materials that look like they belong there. We guide the selection toward stone and tile that suit the house, then install them on a base built for the long term.
Standalone tile and stone work gets the same planning as a full remodel, with a written scope, a clear schedule and one point of contact.
Service area
We work throughout New Hope Borough, Solebury Township and the surrounding communities. Explore our other service areas:
Client experience
Atlas is very professional, reliable and extremely knowledgeable. The craftsmanship is top notch. They corrected small details I hadn't noticed to ensure everything was perfect.
John is a true professional who goes above and beyond to bring your vision to life. His craftsmanship is shown in the attention to detail he puts into every project.
John and his team were top notch from start to finish. Their professionalism shined throughout the whole process. The attention to detail was second to none.
How we work
We meet at your home to walk the space, understand your goals and identify what is not working. This is where priorities are established and the direction of the project takes shape.
You receive a detailed written proposal outlining the full scope of work. We refine it together, making sure everything is clear, aligned and accounted for before moving forward.
Once scheduled, your project is managed from start to finish with consistent oversight. You have a direct point of contact and the work progresses according to a defined plan.
We walk the project together at the end, addressing any final details and ensuring everything meets the standard set at the beginning.
Questions
Yes, but the floor has to be stiff enough to support it. Natural stone needs a stiffer floor than ceramic or porcelain, so we evaluate the joists and subfloor first and reinforce them if needed.
It can, with the right choices. Some stones react to minerals and iron more than others. We recommend stones and sealers suited to your water and suggest testing the water if staining is already visible elsewhere in the house.
Yes. We work on standalone tile and stone projects, from a single hearth or shower to a full floor, throughout New Hope and Solebury.
Get in touch
A good tile project starts with a real conversation. We walk the space, talk through what you want and tell you what it would take, whether that is one room or the whole house.