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We install both interior and exterior applications throughout Atlanta and Southeast Region. Over the past 25 years, our company has and continues to build strong relationships with builders, contractors, and the designers’ community.

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OUR COMPANY

In 1994, D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting was founded to simply bring value to our customers. Our focus is on the aesthetic of the materials we install while following the proper installation methods. We are masters of the old world craft, yet are on the forefront of new methods, techniques, certifications, and technology. We meticulously work through the process of feasibility, design, and budgeting in the pre-construction stage. Our extensive relationships with quality vendors assist the selection and procurement of the tile and stone for your project. With that knowledge, we are then able to develop each installation assembly for the selected materials. Our attention to these details truly provides the bespoke tile and stone installations for our customers. Our value does not end after the successful completion of your installations; we can provide continuing maintenance services to take care of tile and stone for years to come.
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Cut To Order

Providing the Perfect Size for Any Project

Pedestal System

A Solution for Exterior Decks & Virtually Maintenance Free

Tile Installations

Bringing Your Ideal Vision to Reality, Piece by Piece

Marble Installations

Installing Elegance and Luxury in Your Home

Craftsmanship By the Standards

What We Do

We take the time to listen, to study, and to understand your needs and aesthetic vision for your tile and stone project. Following the Tile Council of North America and Natural Stone Institute Standards, we plan your project in detail, selecting the right assembly and installation materials for your project.  There are no compromises and the final reward is a job completed by the standards with craftsmanship.

Tile and Stone Installations

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Tile and Stone Installations

Our installation experience includes all types of ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, terracotta, large format and mosaic products. A newer product in the market is GPTP gauged porcelain panels/slabs. These, in some cases 6’ by 10’ tiles, offer new and innovated looks, as well as installation challenges. We are certified by the manufacturer to install.

Cut To Order Projects

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Cut To Order Projects

The beauty of natural stone and it’s ability to be shaped with proper detailing offers the most exquisite installation. We use natural stone tiles and slabs for the most bespoke baths. We work with our vendors to source and fabricate the most one of kind materials with meticulous details and innovative design in mind.

Pedestal
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Pedestal Systems

Exterior elevated tile and stone decks have their inherent issues. An effective solution to that problem are pedestals. We offer wood tiles, stone, concrete, and porcelain tile pavers that sit upon pedestals. These products allow the finished deck to be level on top of a sloping waterproof substrate. The finished product is virtually maintenance free.

Specialty Cladding

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Specialty Cladding

Using large pieces of stone that are fabricated into architectural shapes that are used for mantels, mouldings, entries, hood vents, and other decorative elements, we understand how to handle and install them to last.

Restoration & Maintenance

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Restoration & Maintenance

Tile and stone are long-lasting surfaces. However, they need to be maintained and sometimes restored. We offer a wide range of services for countertops, showers, interior and exterior walls and floors. These services include a basic cleaning, deep cleaning, re-polishing, re-honing, sealing, and grout-colorant. We have the expertise in materials and methods to take care of and restore existing tile and stone installations.

Design Details & Estimate

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Design Details & Estimate

We work collaboratively with you and/or the design team in the design development phase to select the appropriate materials and installation assemblies that meet the project goals, forms and functions. Our experiences in working with tile and stone give us insight into the intricate details that make the finished product a master piece. At the same time, we must estimate material quantities and cost for budgets. Our investment in people and technology allow us to have a quick estimating turnaround in this process. We understand custom and in many cases, we will estimate a project several times to get to the final budget.

We are CTEF certified

Our Team

Our employees, who are CTEF certified, take their time to correctly prep, install and finish your project with the right installation materials.

DW (Woody) Sanders

President, CTI #1295

Woody Sanders founded DW Sanders Tile & Stone in 1994. Following the footsteps of his Grandfather AW Cook who started his tile contracting business in 1929, he grew up in the tile industry, becoming a journey man tile and stone setter at a young age.
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DW (Woody) Sanders

Woody Sanders founded DW Sanders Tile & Stone in 1994. Following the footsteps of his Grandfather AW Cook who started his tile contracting business in 1929, he grew up in the tile industry, becoming a journey man tile and stone setter at a young age. In college, his focus of study was in the school of Environmental design. After college, he worked as technical service manager for a mortar and grout manufacturer before starting his own tile contracting firm. His strong technical underpinning shows up in the company motto: “Craftsmanship by the standards”. Woody, a Certified Tile Installer, serves on NTCA Technical and Educational Committees, as well as the Regional Evaluator for Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. Woody is committed and passionate about nurturing and educating the young work force. He was the featured speaker at Covering’s about recruiting and retaining future industry workforce. DW Sanders Tile & Stone sponsored CEFGA in the last 3 years, working with area high schools which support tile education in the vocational tech programs.

Janice Hill

Project Manager

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Janice Hill

Janice Hill, a graduate of the University of West Georgia, has been with DW Sanders Tile and Stone since the spring of 2015. She is a graduate of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation FTBK exam and thin bed tile applications. Her further training from Ardex, Planswift and Buildertrend makes her a go-to person for logistics and operations. Janice plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations and does all of the heavy lifting when it comes to the front end estimating. She is the point of contact for many of our vendors and works closely with designers and builders in the pre-construction and construction stages. When you meet her, you will quickly see the care she has for every project and person she’s involved with.<

Jamie Desarno

Superintendent, CTI #1297

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Jamie Desarno

Starting at the age of 19, Jamie Desarno began his career path to becoming a master tile and stone installer. He completed his apprenticeship at DW Sanders Tile and Stone and has been with the company for many years. Jamie is a Certified Tile Installer, #1296 and a true journeyman of his trade. Besides installing beautiful tile and stone work, he continues to train the younger crew members in the field. Jamie has exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills with many complex projects over the years under his belt. When you meet him, you quickly see his passion for his work and steadiness in the process.

Roswell Perez

Superintendent, CTI #1296

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Roswell Perez

Roswell Perez, a true tactician, has been with DW Sanders Tile for over 15 years. Roswell’s innate ability to see a project completed in his head prior to starting allows him to anticipate issues and details and resolve them before they happen. He is a Certified Tile Installer, #1297. His patience with the most intricate details makes him a true master of his craft. Roswell is a leader amongst crews and is integral of their ongoing development.  When you meet him, you will find that he is truly the calm within a storm with a positive outlook.

Wei Callahan

Director of Training and Education

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Wei Callahan

Wei Callahan, with a Master degree from GA State University, having spent many years in the corporate healthcare industry in various positions and participating in the six sigma, makes Wei Callahan a great addition to our dedication to training, safety and efficiency. Her focus is on the continuing development of our apprenticeship program, employee development and safety programs.  When you meet her, you will immediately see she has an infectious zeal for life and the tasks at hand.
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“Over the last 20 years I have worked with Woody Sanders an employee, subcontractor and now a peer with my own company. Woody’s company D. W. Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting is committed to producing the highest quality of work for customers throughout northern Georgia. He manages all aspects of the company’s projects and jobs with an eye for detail and craftsmanship. Woody’s commitment to our trade and dedication to continuing education for employees has helped me and many employees grown in our knowledge in the tiling industry. Many of his former employees have gone on to become tile contractors with their own business, including myself. He also has many loyal employees; some of them have been with him for over twenty years. Woody is always available to his employees and former employees when issues arise and guidance is need on troubleshooting a particular tough project.”
Johnathan Mark GraziottiOwner, Northwest Tile, Inc.
“I have been building in the Buckhead community of Atlanta for the past twenty years and Woody Sanders has been my tile contractor for the past eighteen years. Buckhead is known as the location of the finest homes in Atlanta and Woody’s work is well known throughout our community. There are many reasons I have chosen to stay with D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone for so long. If I had to choose one word to describe why, it would be Trust. It sounds simple but that trust is made up of many different components. There is just as much attention to detail and precise layout, Woody has never made me feel as though any part of a job was too hard or “beneath” his talents. Woody works very well with architects and interior designers. He knows how and when to offer input without interfering with the design process. The DWS team works with all other trades extremely well and even helps other trades when needed. All the other trades know and respect Woody and his team.”
Todd McGarrityPresident and founder of McGarrity Garcia Residential.
“I have had the privileged delight of working with Woody Sanders and his team at D.W. Sanders for the last 3.5 years and they have proven to be a great asset. Woody has demonstrated the ability to provide and maintain an excellent rapport of professionalism with me, my office and any other trades working on the projects. Their entire team has been extremely helpful whether it be office or site project staff.”
Richard WiseManaging Member, Wise Builders, LLC
“I would like to personally recommend DW Sanders Tile & Stone as I have known Woody Sanders for almost 15 years and he would be a great 5 Star Contractor. He is a leader in our industry and consistently strives to use the best industry practices. He is never one to short cut his installations and his clients will speak to his quality workmanship. His tenure with Custom Building products and his desire for knowledge make him a valuable contractor and resource for anyone that needs it. It’s always a pleasure doing business with Woody as he has always been an honest and dependable associate and friend.”
Andrew BrownPresident, Traditions In Tile and Stone