Qualified labor—those tile installers who provide and exemplify high-quality work on every job—does exist and is flourishing. Unfortunately, the mediocre installers often get the spotlight due to their substandard installation practices at a super-cheap price.
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook explains why choosing qualified labor is important: “Because tile is a permanent finish, the lowest bid should not be the driving factor, but rather who is the most qualified to perform the scope of the work specified.”