"John Gilbert, the owner of this particular company, is personable, listens to your concerns, attempts to remedy your floor issues without costing you unnecessary repairs. He even came back a second time because he was concerned regarding some movement in the floor and wanted to make sure that when installed, the same problem would not reoccur. He even reached out to others in his organization. He is on time, responsible, caring, and overall a very nice person to work with. He is a rare person in today's world. I would highly recommend him and his company to anyone who is looking to either repair or replace a wood floor. Anne Wold, Deerfield, Illinois"
"They did a beautiful bathroom remodel for us. The installers are craftsmen that you don't see very often. We can tell they have pride in the work they do. Very happy with our new bathroom."
"John Morris resurfaced our front and back porches using both brick and tile and we are thrilled with the results! John and his helper did top quality work and were professional and friendly. My husband and I appreciate how reliable John is and, fortunately, he is also patient with retiree indecisiveness! He was a pleasure to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend John and TRU Source services to our friends."
"Fernando was absolutely great. He and his crew did a beautiful job prepping for and installing my vinyl floor, including shoe molding, very quickly and perfectly. Also, when I unexpectedly walked into my room to check things out, Fernando was fixing a door latch for me that had been improperly aligned by someone else in the past. How nice to find someone like this after having had work done here and there that wasn’t done very well. I wouldn’t call anyone else next time."
"The job came out beautifully. I had my whole house redone with LVP, my kitchen redone with Ceramic tile, and had two bedrooms repainted. Ruben was very professional and completed the job in a timely manner. I would 100% go through them again and 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend!"
"Yea he did a very fantastic job and he was very friendly talkative he didn't wasted no time to get the job done I will gladly call him again if I need a handy man"
"Very pleased with Robert's work! He did a kitchen tile backsplash for us, and a couple years ago he did a bathroom porcelain tile project for us. Very pleased with workmanship and Robert's reliability! He is tops on my list! Happy to see he is now doing other types of work as well. I will be using him again!"
"Brad and Adam are very professional, always arrive on time and are very mindful of our home. We hired them to remove the old tile in our kitchen and put in new floor tile and backsplash. Also they remodeled our master bath, removing a wall to in large the shower, demo of everything and installing new vanity, mirrors, toilet etc. They do great work and are an absolute joy to be around! We intend on hiring them to do our main bath also! I honestly would not hesitate to hire them for any job big or small you have."
"Harvey has great workmanship and skills. Extremely clean and efficient. The only hold ups were due to me waiting on supplies to be shipped and my decisions. He removed 3 bedrooms of carpets and replaced them with wood vinyl flooring. Then I began to add work. He then fixed cracks in kitchen ceiling and painted the walls to include the great room. That was so beautiful, I added more. The kitchen cabinets. He repaired the cracks and sprayed them . Gorgeous, so we added the glass tiles in the background under the cabinets. The final job was to take the microwave and cabinet above the stove out and replace with a decorative hood. Wow, it’s superb. I love the results. Everything was spotless and well protected from spray. And yes I would recommend Harvey highly and call on him again. Kathy Wheeler"
The difference between floor and wall tiles is that floor tiles generally have higher strength and porosity ratings than wall tiles. Wall tiles are typically weaker and more likely to crack or become damaged under sustained pressure like high foot traffic.
For this reason, avoid using wall tiles on floors and vice versa.
Options include clay, concrete, and slate tiles. Each offers unique durability, aesthetics, and costs.
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.
Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.
Glass, ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone are all excellent choices for tiling a shower floor. Some glazed finishes can be slippery when wet. Your tiling contractor can provide more information on which tiles will work best for your shower floor.
The Ellabell, GA homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Whether it’s on your floor, walls, or shower, ceramic tile can add style to your space. So, how much does ceramic tile installation cost? Let’s break it down.
Ceramic tile as a flooring option boasts a long list of advantages over other surfaces. However, there are also some key drawbacks worth considering. We’ve rounded up both the pros and the cons of ceramic tile into a helpful list.
You don’t always need a pro for ceramic tile installation. Follow these seven simple steps to transform the floor of any room in your home into the perfect space.
Renovating your bathroom? From classic chic to contemporary cool, we’ve got the lowdown on the best tile for shower walls and the greatest shower floor tiles.
Looking for new bathroom tile to freshen up your space? Use this guide to find the best tile for your bathroom floor for appearance, longevity, and durability.