Can I re-tile a bathroom myself?

• <div><p>Many homeowners have successfully retiled a bathroom themselves. It can be a challenging but rewarding process, but it’s best for someone who already has at least intermediate DIY skills. </p></div>

Should you tile the shower floor or walls first?

• <div><p>It’s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you’ll want the wall tiles to “sit” neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.</p></div>

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Q: What tool do you use to score tiles?

• <div><p>There are a few different tools you can use to score tiles. Manual tile cutters or tile scribes work well for scoring in straight lines. Tile nippers are one of the best options for scoring because they can make small and irregular cuts that larger tools may not be able to handle.</p></div>

Q: Should you tile the shower floor or walls first?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you&rsquo;ll want the wall tiles to &ldquo;sit&rdquo; neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.</p></div>

Q: Can you put a new tile floor over an old tile floor?

• <div><p>Yes. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">tile over tile</a> if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it&rsquo;s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor. </p></div>

Q: How long can tile sit without grout?

• <div><p>You can let the tile sit without grout. Don&rsquo;t panic if there&rsquo;s a delay between installing the tiles and grouting. A substantial stoppage isn't a problem, provided you keep the tile surface clear of dust and debris. Also, avoid walking over less stable ungrouted floor tiles as they are more prone to premature cracking and shifting. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
Another Great Experience This is our second time working with NS Construction, and once again, we’re thrilled with the results. After a great first experience, we moved forward with remodeling our bathroom—and everything turned out wonderful. Anytime we had a concern, Nick was out here...
N S Construction
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Reviewed in March 2025
The ladies were awesome and did an excellent job! Would hire them again.
Utah Green Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in January 2025
They did a great god on my home i will recomend to other clients to use this company !
Efficient Builders
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Reviewed in May 2023
Excellent work. He removed my early 90’s kitchen light fixture. Installed new recessed kitchen lights, all in just one day. The results were great!! I plan to hire him again for other electrical projects. Highly recommend him to anyone.
RS Contractors
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Reviewed in May 2022
Always on time and works with our schedule.
Reyes Brothers Handyman Services - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in October 2015
<p>It went really good. Endless Summer Pools (Kyle) had a great crew performing the work.</p> <p>They removed the existing plaster and replaced with Stone Scapes Mini pebbles finish (pool and adjacent spa).</p> <p>They added Abalone to pool finish and glass step trim tiles to steps and...
Endless Summer Pools
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Reviewed in March 2015
Completed the tile and grout with baseboards, some of the caulking on the baseboards was sub par work, tried to have him correct but did not response to our request as well as the tub enclosure caulking was sub par. The kitchen countertops were not completed the sink was left disconnected and...
IV Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
This is a great family owned company that provides promising results. They had to come back to fix a few very minor errors (we are quite picky), but they fixed everything properly and we are very happy with are new looking tile floors and shower!
Groutsmith San Diego
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Reviewed in June 2013
Kosciusko's Carpet Care were sent over by a big box store when the fridge flooded the back of the house. After the dry out, which was successful ($3,987.50) Mr. Kosciusko said, "We lay tile." I checked their ad in the phone book, and it does list tile installation. What I failed to notice was...
Kosciuskos Big Red Carpet Care
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Reviewed in June 2013
Mr. Derma's licensed floor covering company, came to the house and evaluated an extremely poorly laid tile job that was dangerous due to the tile being uneven. In less than a week, his workers tore out the old tile in two bedrooms and laid the new – <br /> perfectly. There are no uneven or...
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I'm a Fabrication and installation of any man made stone and natural stone owner. Start my business in 2003. I love my job. I will give you the best price in materials and labor with professional finish product. I,m always available for my customers for any questions or concerns.

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"I didn’t have high expectations because I just moved in a new place. For 189 dollars, no one would do that. It was fine. "

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"I had to have them back out and redo the tile. We've already replaced the nuts and bolts in the drawers that were falling out."

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JD Home Improvements

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JD Home Improvements is your local "go to" company for your handyman needs. We strive to meet each customer and their needs. We want to work to make a relationship with each individual and their home. 100% satisfaction is always our number 1 goal! Give us a call today for all your big or small projects.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

There are a few different tools you can use to score tiles. Manual tile cutters or tile scribes work well for scoring in straight lines. Tile nippers are one of the best options for scoring because they can make small and irregular cuts that larger tools may not be able to handle.

Many homeowners have successfully retiled a bathroom themselves. It can be a challenging but rewarding process, but it’s best for someone who already has at least intermediate DIY skills.

It’s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you’ll want the wall tiles to “sit” neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.

Yes. You can tile over tile if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it’s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor.

You can let the tile sit without grout. Don’t panic if there’s a delay between installing the tiles and grouting. A substantial stoppage isn't a problem, provided you keep the tile surface clear of dust and debris. Also, avoid walking over less stable ungrouted floor tiles as they are more prone to premature cracking and shifting.

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