Custom Tile Work & Design

When standard tile layouts aren't enough — custom work that's planned carefully and installed with precision.

Standard tile installations get the job done, but custom tile work is what makes a space genuinely stand out. A herringbone pattern in a bathroom floor, a decorative feature wall in a living space, a shower surround with carefully planned accent rows — these are the details that make a home feel intentional and well-designed. At Ruiz Renovation & Remodeling, custom tile projects are planned before a single piece is cut. The layout is mapped, the pattern is confirmed, and the installation is executed with the kind of precision that detailed tile work demands.

Custom tile work requires more preparation and more skill than a standard installation. Patterns have to be centered correctly, cuts have to be made at precise angles, and the layout has to account for how the room will look from every angle — not just straight on. We've done custom tile work across Tyler, Lindale, Bullard, and throughout East Texas, and the approach is always the same: plan it thoroughly, cut it carefully, and install it so the finished result looks exactly the way it was designed to look.

Whether you have a specific design in mind or need help thinking through what will work in your space, we can handle both. The goal is a finished tile installation that reflects real craftsmanship — not something that looks like it came out of a catalog. Call Ruiz Renovation & Remodeling at (855) 912-9199 and let's talk through what your custom tile project needs.

What We Offer:

Custom Tile Pattern Design & Installation — Full layout planning and installation for custom tile patterns including herringbone, basketweave, chevron, and other detailed designs across walls and floors.
Feature Wall Tile Installation — Decorative tile feature walls in living spaces, bathrooms, and kitchens — planned for visual impact and installed with consistent spacing and precise cuts throughout.
Custom Shower Surround Tile — Full shower tile work including walls, floor, niches, and accent rows — designed and installed as a complete, cohesive look rather than individual sections.
Decorative Floor Tile Design — Custom floor tile layouts with intentional patterns, borders, and transitions that make the floor itself a design element rather than just a surface.
Mosaic & Accent Tile Installation — Small-format mosaic and accent tile installed with careful attention to spacing, alignment, and how it integrates with the surrounding field tile.
Herringbone & Geometric Tile Layouts — Angled and geometric tile patterns planned and installed correctly so the pattern stays consistent across the entire surface without drifting or misaligning.

Why Choose Ruiz Renovation & Remodeling for Custom Tile Work & Design

Every Layout Is Planned Before Installation — Custom tile work that isn't properly planned before installation starts ends up with off-center patterns, awkward cuts at the edges, and a finished result that doesn't look the way it was supposed to. We plan every layout completely before a single piece is cut.
Precise Cuts for Complex Patterns — Herringbone, chevron, geometric, and other detailed patterns require cuts at specific angles that have to be accurate to keep the pattern consistent. We take the time to make every cut correctly so the pattern holds across the entire surface.
Experience With Detailed Tile Work — Custom tile is more demanding than standard installations and requires a different level of attention. Jaime Ruiz has done detailed tile work across East Texas and knows what it takes to execute a custom design properly.
Design Input When You Need It — If you have a clear vision, we execute it. If you're still working through what will look right in your space, we can offer practical input based on what we've seen work well in similar homes across the Tyler area.
Full Scope From Planning to Grouting — Custom tile projects handled start to finish — layout planning, surface prep, installation, grouting, and sealing — all by one team without handoffs or gaps in the process.