Jan Sommer has been installing ceramic and porcelain tile, natural stone tile and "glass tile" for more than 15 years.  Installations range from kitchen backsplashes, floors, tub enclosures, and showers to whole house projects.  Please take a look at our portfolio.

Jan F. Sommer Tile Installation is a first-class tile installation company in Middlesex County, MA, servicing all of Massachusetts.   We can help you add character, elegance, and charm to any room in your house or business.  We can also provide you with referrals for other High End Trades to put the finishing touches on all ofyour projects.

We specialize in natural stone such as limestone, granite, travertine, quartz, slate, and marble. In addition, we have extensive experience with ceramic, porcelain and "glass" tile installations.  We can enhance your kitchen with a unique back splash, transform your floors into elegant tile works of art, and install mosaic tile designs fit for royalty in bathrooms, kitchens, or foyers.

Project Management

Every project will be evaluated for the proper installation methods of underlayment, tile pattern, setting materials, grout selection, as well as  stone and grout sealers; and or sealer/color enhancers.

For example: 

The TCNA Handbook recommends no more than a 33% offset and a wider grout joint for offset installations of tile larger than 18” on the longest side.  This is because all tiles are higher in the middle than at the ends. When the highest point (middle) of one tile meets  the lowest point (edge) of the adjacent tile, unacceptable lippage will result.  Jan F. Sommer Tile Installation is aware that many homeowners wish to use tiles (especially 12”x24” tiles) in brick patterns with a 50% offset.  We strongly suggest that the manufacturer's maximum offset recommendations be followed, which is outlined above.  We also recommend a wider (3/16” minimum) grout joint for this type of installation and it is important to avoid ‘wash’ lighting that is set close to the tiled surface which can aggravate the appearance of lippage due to shadows.    

Care must be taken to follow the subfloor flatness and installation guidelines in the TCNA Handbook for any successful installation.