St. George, Utah · Tile & Flooring
Tile Demo & Installation
Full tile demo and new wood-look plank tile installation across a hallway, laundry room, and two bathrooms in a St. George home. Old tile out, clean subfloor, fresh tile in — done right.
The old tile had to go. The new tile had to be right.
The homeowner had outdated tile throughout the main living areas — hallway, laundry room, and both bathrooms. It wasn't just cosmetic. The tile was cracked in places, the grout was stained, and the overall look made the home feel older than it was.
Viking demoed all of it — chiseling out the old tile, cleaning the subfloor, and prepping each surface properly before any new material went down. The new tile is a wood-look plank format in a warm gray tone that runs consistently through every room, making the whole floor plan feel connected and larger.
The work was done in phases to keep the home livable throughout the project. Dust containment, daily cleanup, and careful sequencing meant the homeowner wasn't living in a construction zone any longer than necessary.
4
Rooms Completed
Hallway, laundry, 2 bathrooms
Plank
Tile Format
Wood-look, warm gray tone
St. George
Location
Washington County, Utah
Full Demo
Approach
Down to subfloor, properly prepped
Phase 1 · Demo
Demo done right starts with the right tools.
Tile demo is loud, dusty, and physically demanding — but the prep work before the first tile gets set is what determines how well the finished floor lasts. Viking used a rotary hammer and vacuum system to chisel out the old tile cleanly, keeping dust contained and protecting the surrounding surfaces.
Every room was fully cleared, the subfloor inspected for soft spots or high points, and the surface properly cleaned before any new material was staged. No shortcuts on the prep — that's what makes the installation hold up.
Phase 2 · Installation
Layout planned. Thinset mixed. Tile set.
The wood-look plank tile was laid in a staggered offset pattern to mimic real hardwood flooring. Tile spacers and blue tape kept the layout consistent across rooms so the grout lines align through doorways and transitions. The mortar was mixed and applied in manageable sections to ensure proper coverage under each tile.
All cuts were made in the garage work station — a dedicated tile saw setup that kept the mess out of the living areas. Each cut piece was cleaned and dry-fit before being set permanently.
Finished Results
Every room. Consistent finish.
The same tile, the same layout, the same grout color — running through every room so the floor plan feels intentional rather than assembled one room at a time.
Hallway & Laundry Room
The tile runs continuously from the main hallway through the arched doorway into the laundry room, making the whole area feel connected.
Laundry Room
Clean, bright, and functional. The new tile replaced cracked and stained flooring that had been there since the home was built.
Bathroom — Vanity View
New tile around the vanity area. The warm gray tone complements the white vanity and black hardware without competing.
Bathroom — Toilet Area
Tile cut and fit tightly around the toilet base with clean grout lines. The toilet was removed for installation and reset on completion.
Need tile work done in Southern Utah?
Whether it's a single bathroom or a whole-home tile replacement, Viking handles the demo and the install. Request an estimate and we'll walk through the scope with you.