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A clear, non-binding agreement to align expectations, project scopes, and responsibilities between flooring contractors and project partners.
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In the flooring and tiling trade, handshakes build relationships, but a clear Memorandum of Understanding keeps them strong. Whether you are partnering with another subcontractor on a massive commercial build, teaming up with an interior designer, or dividing responsibilities with a general contractor, this document aligns everyone before the thinset is mixed or the floorboards are laid. It acts as a shared roadmap, outlining who handles prep work like subfloor leveling, who sources the specific tiles, and how scheduling conflicts get resolved. A great agreement strikes the perfect balance: it is detailed enough to prevent finger-pointing when delays happen, yet flexible and non-binding so you can collaborate without the heavy, restrictive pressure of a final legal contract. It ensures you protect your time, your craft, and your professional relationships by putting mutual expectations in writing before the dust starts flying on site.
No, an MOU is generally a non-binding agreement used to align expectations and intentions before a formal contract is signed. However, it can become legally binding if it contains specific language indicating intent to contract or details financial commitments, so you must clearly state within the document that it is non-binding.
Your agreement should include a discovery protocol that outlines how unexpected issues, like rotted joists or unlevel concrete, are reported and paused. It should specify who is responsible for the cost of repairs and how the timeline will be adjusted before any tiling continues.
The MOU should explicitly state that the general contractor or client is responsible for protecting the newly installed floors once your team completes the job. This prevents disputes if other trades damage your tiling or hardwood during subsequent stages of construction.
An MOU is a preliminary, non-binding outline of mutual goals and roles used to get everyone on the same page. A subcontractor agreement is a legally binding contract that enforces payments, liabilities, and strict legal penalties for non-performance.
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