Premium Tile Installation in Cordillera Ranch
Cordillera Ranch is a gated master-planned community north of Boerne, known for large custom homes on acreage lots with Hill Country views. The homes here are built to a high standard, and tile work in these properties needs to match that standard. We have worked in this community and understand what the homes and their owners expect.
Services Available in Cordillera Ranch
Residential Tile Installation
Kitchen floors, entry halls, living areas, and outdoor covered patios. Layout planning that accounts for the scale of larger rooms.
Commercial Tile Installation
For the community amenity center or any business property within the development. Scheduling around operational needs.
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Master suite bathrooms, guest baths, and pool bathrooms. Large-format tile and natural stone handled with proper back-buttering and full mortar coverage.
Recent Work in Cordillera Ranch
A selection of projects from homes in the community.
Marble Master Bathroom
Full tile renovation in a Cordillera Ranch estate home master suite
Herringbone Shower Tile
Walk-in shower with dark gray herringbone pattern
Kitchen Marble-Look Floor
Large-format white marble porcelain in a modern kitchen
Zellige Tub Surround
Handmade cream zellige tile around a freestanding tub
What Makes Cordillera Ranch Homes Different
- Custom-built homes on large lots, often with grand entry halls and open-plan living areas that require careful layout planning for large-format tile
- Master suites with oversized bathrooms designed for high-end tile, natural stone, and specialty finishes like zellige and handmade ceramic
- Concrete slab foundations that can have minor variations requiring self-leveling compound before large-format tile installation
- Covered outdoor living areas that need frost-rated porcelain with appropriate COF ratings for the Texas Hill Country's occasional freeze events
Questions About Tile Work in Cordillera Ranch
Does Cordillera Ranch HOA have any rules about tile work during renovation?
Cordillera Ranch has a community association with architectural review processes for certain exterior modifications. Interior tile work does not typically require HOA approval, but renovation projects that involve noise and contractor vehicles during certain hours may be subject to community rules. We coordinate with homeowners to schedule work within acceptable hours and keep the job site tidy.
How do you handle large-format tile in the big open-plan floors common in Cordillera Ranch homes?
Large open floors require careful layout planning before any tile is set. We establish layout lines from the visual center of the space, not from a wall, to avoid awkward small cuts at the most visible entry points. For tiles over 24 inches, we use a large-format trowel (typically a 1/2 by 1/2 inch square-notch or larger), back-butter each tile, and verify full mortar coverage before setting. Expansion joints are placed at intervals and at all perimeter walls.
Can you work with natural stone like marble or travertine in addition to porcelain?
Yes. Natural stone requires a few additional considerations compared to porcelain. Marble and travertine are softer and more porous, so they need to be sealed after installation and periodically thereafter. They are also more susceptible to cracking if the substrate has any flex, which is why a properly cured mortar bed or uncoupling membrane is important. We use white or gray thinset mortar with translucent natural stone to avoid color bleed-through.
Do you handle outdoor tile on covered patios in Cordillera Ranch?
Yes. Outdoor tile in the Hill Country needs to be rated for freeze-thaw cycles, which can occur during winter cold snaps. We specify porcelain with a water absorption rate below 0.5 percent (vitrified or fully vitrified) and a COF rating appropriate for outdoor use. The substrate and slope are also important to ensure water drains away from the structure.