Tile & Custom Work in Laurie

Large-format tile (24×24 and larger) is the dominant choice in lake home renovation for its clean look and minimal grout lines. Larger tiles require a flatter, more carefully prepared substrate and medium-bed mortar installation — shortcuts here cause lippage and bond failures. We assess substrate flatness before tile selection so you're not choosing a format your floor can't support.

Yes, but outdoor tile at the Lake of the Ozarks must be specified for freeze-thaw exposure — a tile rated for exterior use with low water absorption, proper movement joints throughout the installation, and exterior-rated mortar and grout. Improperly installed outdoor tile cracks within one or two winters. We handle the specification and installation correctly.

Hollow tile indicates bond failure between the tile and substrate. Cracked tile often indicates substrate movement or insufficient mortar coverage. Both require removing the affected area and reinstalling over a corrected substrate. We assess the root cause before proposing a repair approach so the new installation doesn't repeat the same failure.

Yes — Laurie is a core service area within our Morgan County territory. All work is permitted through Morgan County, your project manager is within 20 minutes, and our crews are the same licensed team that has worked in this part of the Lake area since 1996. No drive premiums, no franchised dispatch, no guessing about who's actually showing up at your property.

Year-round Laurie homes are permanent-residence projects where durability, mechanical reliability, and long-term value are the priority. Vacation properties here are often focused on finish quality for rental appeal — materials that photograph well and survive guest turnover without constant maintenance. We design for both and are upfront about which specifications are appropriate for each use type from the beginning of the project.