Make sure the contractor has experience with the specific type of tile you want to use. There are many different types of tile out there and some are more fragile than others. A contractor without experience cutting more fragile tiles to size will likely break quite a few. This adds both extra time and extra costs to the job.

Make sure that the contractor has references available for you to contact. When it comes to hiring any type of contractor, you can never discount the importance of customer reviews. These reviews will give you the best picture of how professional the contractor is and how well he or she works.

Make sure your contractor has a reasonable level of insurance. Not all contractors dealing with tile are required to have insurance in all states. This can create issues for you if the contractor gets hurt while working on your tiling job.

Ensure your contractor has all of the cutting tools he or she needs to complete the job. Also, make sure that he or she is capable of bringing them on site.