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Francis D Gibson
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

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Credit card accepted

"Fran responded to my request for a quote right away, came and looked at the job within a few days, and got me a quote promptly. Fran explained his approach to fixing a pretty messed up floor in my house and his price felt very fair. He scheduled the job within a few days, and went out of his way to find additional tile for us, once we realized we needed something that was a weird size. Fran and James completed this job today, the floor looks beautiful, and they were incredibly professional and a delight to work with. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat, and recommend them for any flooring projects."
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+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, courteous, excellent work and fairly priced. Nixon installed an interior barn door that needed to be modified. Excellent quality work and fair pricing. I will use Nixon again and also recommend him to my sister and mother."
Response time10 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CRS Painting
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Roger and team also painted to match other wall. They helped us with many home projects beyond painting like electrical work, flooring, install vanities and tiles and handy man assembly, power washing house and walkways & more. I highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Plow and Property Projects, LLC
4.3(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called them and left a message about what I needed done. I received a call from them the same day. They were Abel to come the second day. The job of installing a gable vent on my house was done in less than 2 hours. I will definitely use them for my next project."
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Lino Home Improvement
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install - For Business

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great. He did a fabulous job of removing all old grout and caulking in my shower and replacing it with new. Very clean, methodical, professional work. I would hire again."
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+121

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

Here’s another instance of where the answer is you could, but that doesn’t mean you should. Yes, part of the issue is getting the drywall to stay in place on the tiles, and it’s understandable that screws will crack the tiles and cause them to crumble. That’s why it’s a much better idea to screw drywall into studs, not your porcelain or ceramic tile. But aside from issues with attaching the drywall, it’s also about ensuring a smooth application without trapping moisture inside.

Once cracks appear, it is hard to stop tiles from cracking more. If the cause of the problem is improper subflooring, underlying concrete, improper tile joint sizes, mold growth, or structural issues, the only way to stop floor tiles from cracking is to redo the entire floor, fixing the underlying issues first. If cracks occur after impact damage, hiring a professional tile contractor to replace the cracked tiles, fix loose floor tiles, and restore the grout around them can prevent further damage. It is also important to keep your tile and grout clean and maintained to prolong its life.

You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.

If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

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