As the industry continues to grow, so do the standards that regulate certain practices, such as tile installations. But, what really makes each installation different? Is it the professional the client hires? The setting in which the installation is being completed? Or the brands of products professionals utilize?

To gain more knowledge on different types of installations, from those involving water to those without, TILE Magazine asked three industry professionals to lend their advice on what’s most important. We mainly focused on bath and shower installations, but here’s what we found out.