You may know some homeowners who have installed tile floors themselves. It's not impossible. Most people can learn to tile well enough to install a basic tile floor in their own home. But is a DIY tile installation really in your best interest? Not necessarily. In many cases, you're still better off paying for professional residential flooring installation for the following reasons.

You don't have to rent a tile saw.

In order to install tile, you need to cut at least some of the tiles. This has to be done with a specific type of saw, called a tile saw, which sprays water on the tile as you cut in order to keep dust down. Buying or renting a tile saw is not cheap. If you just hire a tile installation company to install your floor, you won't have to worry about this. Tile installers have all the equipment they need to do the work.

You'll know the right type of mortar and grout are used.

Tile is set in a substance called mortar, which is spread on the sub-floor. There are a lot of different types of mortar. Some are more compatible with certain types of tile than others. Some are better suited for specific climates or condition. The same is true of the grout, which is the substance that goes between the tiles. Choosing the right grout and mortar can feel overwhelming, and if you make the wrong choice, your floor may not be as durable and stable as you want it to be. When you hire professional tile floor installers, you can be confident that they'll recommend and use the best mortar and grout for your purposes. They have the knowledge and experience to make good decisions in this regard.

You won't have to clean up the mess.

Tiling a floor is messy. The tile saw gets water and tile dust all over. Mortar makes a mess. Grout also makes a mess! Cleaning all of this up can be a ton of work, especially if you're not used to tiling. When you hire a professional installer, they handle the cleanup when they're done with the job. All you have to do is walk in and enjoy your new floor.

While it is possible to DIY a tile floor installation, you're often better off hiring the professionals. They have the tools and know-how, and they keep things simple on your end.