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Q: How long will tile flooring last?

• <div><p>Tile flooring will last anywhere from 10 to 20 years and even up to 30 years or more with proper care and maintenance. </p><p>You can help your tile floor achieve a longer lifespan by maintaining it properly. This includes cleaning it regularly (including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">cleaning the tile floor grout</a>), keeping the floor dry, and not setting super heavy items on it to keep it from cracking. You'll also want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-regrouting-tile-flooring.htm">regrout your tile floor</a> every 10 years. Using a grout sealer will help your floor last longer.</p></div>

Q: Can you use grout and caulk together?

• <div><p>Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable&mdash;you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn&rsquo;t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.</p></div>

Q: What is the cost of natural stone pavers vs. porcelain pavers?

• <div><p>The cost depends on the type of natural stone. High-end stones can cost as much as porcelain, but it depends on the specific material. For example, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-common-flagstone-prices.htm">cost of flagstone pavers</a> is typically <b>$2 to $6 per square foot</b>,<b> </b>which is much more budget-friendly than porcelain<b>. </b>Outdoor slate tile can cost as much as<b> $35 per square foot</b>,<b> </b>which is about the same as porcelain.</p></div>

Q: Can I cut tile without a wet saw?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you&rsquo;re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.</p></div>

Q: When should you not use large tiles?

• <div><p>There are no unbreakable rules of design, but experts recommend against using large tiles in areas with poor subflooring where they&rsquo;re more prone to cracking, in areas where the floor isn&rsquo;t entirely level, over raised areas or dips, and in bathrooms where budget is the primary concern. The size of your bathroom shouldn&rsquo;t be a reason not to use large tiles; in fact, larger tiles, also known as slab tiles, can be a modern and sleek choice for bathroom floors and walls.</p></div>

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Yelton's Flooring & Flooring

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Yelton's Flooring & Flooring

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

We are dedicated to detail and specialize in quality hard surface flooring. We make an old house look brand new with your new floors. We are properly licensed, insured, bonded, have proper workman's compensation to protect you and us. We normally have 2-3 employees working in your home. The owner is also working along side his employees and will be on the job with our crew. We know that working in someone's house is a huge responsibility and do our best to make your remodel a fun and exciting time. We offer the following discounts - senior citizens 65+, active and retired military and law enforcement, referrals and repeat customers. We look forward to serving you! Additional contact: Laura

COIT Cleaning and Restoration of Sacramento

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COIT Cleaning and Restoration of Sacramento

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Customers say: Super punctual

52 years of experience

COIT Cleaning and Restoration offers carpet cleaning, drapery cleaning, upholstery cleaning. COIT also provides Tile & Grout Cleaning, Natural Stone Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Wood Floor Care, and 24hours emergency Restoration services. COIT is the expert in the cleaning service industry with more than 67 Years of Experience and Excellence. COIT Carpet Cleaning offers its customers unparalleled service, professionalism and quality. We have built a brand you can trust!

"I called them to come look at the water stains on my drapes and they came after a week to which point they said that water stains are VERY difficult to remove but since I had no other option and the fact they pride themselves on their 70 years or so of experience I obliged and agreed they wash them. They came 2 weeks after that first appointment to take the drapes and then took another 2 weeks to return them! When they came back i saw the water stains were there just as before, identical but still had to pay them $270 or maybe more. So at this point I did some research on the web and 5 minutes later I prepared a solution and removed the water stains in 2 freaking seconds!!!! SO F COIT and their 70 years of experience. Actually I ended up noticing that they didn't even bother cleaning them because there was dust all over! They took the drapes and didn't do crap and charged for a service they never did. STAY AWAY"

Sebastian B on September 2022

"I called them to come look at the water stains on my drapes and they came after a week to which point they said that water stains are VERY difficult to remove but since I had no other option and the fact they pride themselves on their 70 years or so of experience I obliged and agreed they wash them. They came 2 weeks after that first appointment to take the drapes and then took another 2 weeks to return them! When they came back i saw the water stains were there just as before, identical but still had to pay them $270 or maybe more. So at this point I did some research on the web and 5 minutes later I prepared a solution and removed the water stains in 2 freaking seconds!!!! SO F COIT and their 70 years of experience. Actually I ended up noticing that they didn't even bother cleaning them because there was dust all over! They took the drapes and didn't do crap and charged for a service they never did. STAY AWAY"

Sebastian B on September 2022

America's Best Inc

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America's Best Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual

43 years of experience

Cost is determined by the job. Payment terms are upon completion. Additional DBA - America's Best Window Cleaning.

Brazilian Direct

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Brazilian Direct

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

WE do NOT do installation! Mill Direct - National Wholesaler Distributor Hardwood Flooring & Decking. 17 years ago, we started with a simple goal: to offer the finest exotic Brazilian hardwood floors available, online. We are an innovative flooring company that offers honest, knowledge-based, outstanding personalized service delivered with integrity and respect.We believe an informed customer is a happy customer. Our team of specialists, with over 45+ years of combined experience, is here to help you make the best decision for you and your project. We offer only the highest quality of hardwood products for the best available price, and no seconds or odd lots, allowing you to buy with confidence. We offer total value of the highest quality product coupled with outstanding service based on integrity providing assistance and support before, during, and long after the sale. We warranty our products and stand behind them. We work directly with the largest and best mills globally, giving us unmatched access to the highest quality and volume of flooring stock while other companies may be limited. We care about our customers and our community while minimizing any negative impact on the environment. Experience You Can Trust Brazilian Direct Ltd. Exceeding Customers Expectations Nationally for 12 years. Mill Direct - Premium Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Lumber and Decking. ------------------------Best BBB in the Industry after 1years! Better Business Bureau - Brazilian Direct Ltd. Accredited BBB with A+ after 10 years. (QUALITY Matters) Since registering our business with BBB 12 years ago (Brazilian Direct Ltd. has been BBB accredited since 8/19/2004) Brazilian Direct Ltd. has an A+ rating with BBB. ----------- http://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/manufacturers-and-producers/brazilian-direct-ltd-in-quakertown-pa-75001117

Efloors.com

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Customers say: Terrific value

Welcome to Efloors.com, one of the largest online flooring retailers. We work hard to bring you great values; offering discount prices on laminate, hardwood, area rugs, bamboo, cork, luxury vinyl, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone and carpet tile from the brands you know and trust. Give us a call. You will find what you may have thought to be an impossible combination when purchasing flooring online: name brand flooring, unbeatable prices and expert advice.

"Communication is terrible! Brittany will ignore you and ingnore you time after time"

Darlene O on July 2022

"Communication is terrible! Brittany will ignore you and ingnore you time after time"

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Tile flooring will last anywhere from 10 to 20 years and even up to 30 years or more with proper care and maintenance.

You can help your tile floor achieve a longer lifespan by maintaining it properly. This includes cleaning it regularly (including cleaning the tile floor grout), keeping the floor dry, and not setting super heavy items on it to keep it from cracking. You'll also want to regrout your tile floor every 10 years. Using a grout sealer will help your floor last longer.

Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable—you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn’t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.

The cost depends on the type of natural stone. High-end stones can cost as much as porcelain, but it depends on the specific material. For example, the cost of flagstone pavers is typically $2 to $6 per square foot, which is much more budget-friendly than porcelain. Outdoor slate tile can cost as much as $35 per square foot, which is about the same as porcelain.

Yes, it’s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you’re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.

There are no unbreakable rules of design, but experts recommend against using large tiles in areas with poor subflooring where they’re more prone to cracking, in areas where the floor isn’t entirely level, over raised areas or dips, and in bathrooms where budget is the primary concern. The size of your bathroom shouldn’t be a reason not to use large tiles; in fact, larger tiles, also known as slab tiles, can be a modern and sleek choice for bathroom floors and walls.

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