Can it be dangerous to cut stone as a beginner?

• <div><p>Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.</p><p>However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.</p><p>To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.</p></div>

What is the best tile for a bathtub surround?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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>

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Kitchen and Bath Plus

Kitchen and Bath Plus

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Kitchen and Bath Plus offers Complete Bath Renovation including Tub to Shower Conversions, Bathtubs, Bathroom Flooring, Vanities and Kitchens. We offer 10% off to all Angi customers and has been a leader serving the Coastal Empire and Savannah areas for 27 years. We provide our customers the peace of mind knowing their remodeling investment is being handled with pride, integrity and attention to detail. Our attention to detail is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. Call us Today for your free estimate. Check out our website: https://savkitchenandbathplus.com For a Free Estimate call me at (912) 438-3203 or email us from our website.

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H&W Stone Restoration

166 Mackay Dr

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H&W Stone Restoration

166 Mackay Dr

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At H&W Stone Restoration, our roots in home accessory cleaning and preservation have laid the groundwork for exceptional service and attention to detail. Our owner, enriched with years of maintenance expertise and certified by MB Stone Pro, brings a unique blend of skill and dedication to the art of stone restoration. This fusion of experience ensures unparalleled care for your stone surfaces.

G&F Home Solutions

1481 Dale Ct

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G&F Home Solutions

1481 Dale Ct

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G&F Home Solutions opened their books in 2009. Since then, they've been recognized as a leading countertop company. From the initial meeting through to the finishing touches of residential, commercial, and workspace jobs. Clients receive expert guidance throughout the entire process.

We do Granite counter tops, bathrooms, Kitchens, Islands. We are a family business. We go wherever it is from Georgia to Tennessee to Alabama. We do marble, quartz, quartzite, granite, corian, staron, surroundings, and even customize your own table made out of whatever material you want!

GranCo Granite

380 McDonough Pkwy

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GranCo Granite

380 McDonough Pkwy

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Located in Mcdonough, Georgia GranCo Inc. is a fabricator of stone countertops, fireplace surrounds, shower surrounds and outdoor kitchens. GranCo Inc. provides stone products to every aspect of the business from retail, residential builders, commercial, and multifamily. We offer superior products at competitive pricing.

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Veteran Owned & Operated with over 40 years combined experience. We are you ONE STOP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TEAM! We are able to handle several service calls at your property in one visit. We are just a phone call away. If you need a upgrade in your home we specialize in Kitchen Cabinets, Quartz Countertops & Bathroom Remodels. See our recent pictures of Full Slab Quartz Showers and Bathtub Surrounds that we customized for our customers. Read our, over fifty 5-STAR Rating Reviews from our customers. Call us today for a free quote and a professional consultation.

"Professionalism at it's finest! From start to finish I can't express enough how stress free and comforting it was to work with this Team. They answered every single question I had prior to starting and during construction. They even sent pictures during the entire process because I wasn't available to physically be there while they did the work. This job was done on an older trailer with outdated ceiling texture which they did a fantastic job matching! These gentlemen were so nice and polite and cleaned up after everything was done. I highly recommended Blaine Construction for your next project that you need or are not able to finish which is what happened to me. 10 out of 10 STARS !"

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"Professionalism at it's finest! From start to finish I can't express enough how stress free and comforting it was to work with this Team. They answered every single question I had prior to starting and during construction. They even sent pictures during the entire process because I wasn't available to physically be there while they did the work. This job was done on an older trailer with outdated ceiling texture which they did a fantastic job matching! These gentlemen were so nice and polite and cleaned up after everything was done. I highly recommended Blaine Construction for your next project that you need or are not able to finish which is what happened to me. 10 out of 10 STARS !"

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Jordan home remodling

755 Madison Dr

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Jordan home remodling

755 Madison Dr

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Georgia Cabinet Co.

5950 State Bridge Rd

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5950 State Bridge Rd

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Georgia Cabinet Company focusses on providing top-quality, attractive and luxurious cabinets and countertops to residential and commercial customers in and around Atlanta, GA. We offer kitchen and bathroom redesign and renovation services to improve style, usability, property value and more. From installation of brand new cabinets and countertops to full home remodeling, our trained and experienced team will deliver the perfect solution for your home. Our goal is your satisfaction!

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Young Way

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Young Way

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TILE WORK YOU CAN AFFORD!!! I HAVE BEEN DOING SPECIALTY TILE WORK FOR OVER 10 YEARS. I ESTIMATE YOUR JOB AT $20-25 PER HOUR, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF MATERIAL AND HOW INTRICATE THE WORK IS. YOU PURCHASE THE MATERIALS, I DO THE LABOR AND SUPPLY ALL THE TOOLS. I TAKE PRIDE IN MY WORK, MY HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE AND I PERFORM IN A TIMELY MANNER. CALL OR TEXT ME MONDAY - FRIDAY ANYTIME BEFORE 9 P.M. I WILL GET BACK WITH YOU AT MY EARLIEST CONVENIENCE - THANK YOU!

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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

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.

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.

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.

Porcelain countertops are slightly more affordable than quartz. Most quartz countertops cost $50 to $200 per square foot, whereas porcelain typically costs $50 to $70 per square foot. However, lower quality builder’s grade quartz is similar in price to porcelain. This type of quartz contains more resin and fillers, making it less vibrant.

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