Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Tile Installation Tools for Professionals and DIYers
TAVY Enterprises has been revolutionizing tile installation since 2012 with innovative tools designed for professionals and DIYers. Our patented products, including the Thin-Skin Underlayment System and T-Spacers, eliminate traditional challenges like tear-outs, dust, and uneven grout lines. Developed through decades of hands-on experience, our solutions reduce installation time and costs while maintaining structural integrity. Trusted by contractors like Bill from Jupiter, Florida, our tools ensure precision with features like the Tile Puck's lippage detection and the Two-Sided Wedge Spacer's dual functionality.We prioritize user-friendly design, offering seven size options and color-coded systems for efficient cleanup. Featured on Ron Hazelton's House Calls, our products are tested by the Tile Council of America and proven to cover 100 sq ft with minimal materials. From initial concept to final placement, our tools empower users to achieve professional results while reducing physical strain and project complexity.
Services
Thin-Skin Underlayment
T-Spacers
Tile Puck
Wedge Spacer
Tile Mallet
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer patented tools tested by the Tile Council of America.
- Our products reduce installation time by eliminating tear-outs and dust.
- Seven size options accommodate all tile projects from 1/32" to 3/8".
- Color-coded spacers streamline cleanup and organization.
- Featured on Ron Hazelton's House Calls for proven effectiveness.
What people say
Easier to handle
Save time
Perfect intersections
Eliminate tear-outs
Instant leveling
Services
Thin-Skin Underlayment
The Thin-Skin Two-Part Underlayment allows tile installation over existing surfaces without height additions. This lightweight system suppresses cracks up to 1/8" and covers 100 sq ft per roll. Professionals and DIYers benefit from its no-dust application and 25-50% cost savings compared to traditional methods.
T-Spacers
Two-sided T-Spacers ensure straight grout lines through patented cross/straight edge designs. Available in three sizes, they float for easy cleanup and prevent bottoming out in adhesive. Installers avoid hand-knee removal with these reusable spacers that verify perfect intersections.
Tile Puck
The Tile Puck detects high spots and toe-kickers through audible feedback during installation. This 10-ounce tool checks lippage across tiles and levels surfaces in one motion. Its design eliminates traditional levels while working on floors, walls, and countertops.
Wedge Spacer
Two-sided Wedge Spacers adjust vertical tile positioning while maintaining set spacing. The dual-function design accommodates 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" applications. Combined with T-Spacers, it creates professional installations through precise first-row alignment.
Tile Mallet
The angled Tile Mallet removes air pockets under tiles for stronger mortar bonds. Designed to protect tile surfaces, its shape allows tight packing against spacers. The tool ensures level installations while reducing physical strain during large projects.
People
Skip Starks
Director of Marketing & Sales
Skip Starks leads sales strategy for TAVY Enterprises, connecting contractors and retailers with innovative tile tools. With industry expertise, he expands product distribution through partnerships with major retailers like Lowe's.
Armen Tavy
Inventor
Armen Tavy developed the Tile Puck and other patented tools based on professional tiling experience. His inventions focus on solving real-world installation challenges through ergonomic designs that improve project efficiency and quality.
Questions
What surfaces can I use Thin-Skin Underlayment on?
Thin-Skin works on any sound surface including concrete, plywood, vinyl, and laminate without removal.
How do T-Spacers improve grout lines?
The patented two-sided design ensures straight lines through cross intersections and straight edges.
Can Tile Puck check multiple tiles at once?
Yes, it simultaneously checks level across multiple tiles with audible feedback for high spots.
Are spacers reusable?
All TAVY spacers float in water for easy cleanup and reuse across projects.
How much does the underlayment system cost?
25-50% less than traditional systems, with complete 100 sq ft coverage per roll.
Where can I buy TAVY tools?
Available at Lowe's, Contractors Direct, and tile specialty stores nationwide.
