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Dave's Creative Construction LLC
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Serving Akron, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"One of the best guys in his field. He has done a lot of quality or through our property. Really appreciate his promptness and professionalism. We still continue to hire him. Thanks David!"
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American Carpet Tile & Carpentry, LLC
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Serving Akron, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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American Carpet, Tile & Carpentry, LLC prides itself in understanding that customer satisfaction is what determines our success. You will notice that we are particularly focused on the principals of quality workmanship, timely completion, and integrity with our customer relationships. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate for your project needs.

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

As long as you follow the instructions on your peel-and-stick tile packaging, it should not damage your walls. A possible instance when you may accidentally damage your walls is if you install tiles improperly using additional adhesives that aren’t recommended.

Also, you can damage your walls if you’re not careful when removing tile. For example, you could accidentally make holes in the drywall with a paint scraper if you don’t heat the adhesive long enough before trying to pry it off.

You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it’s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it’s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface. 

Options include clay, concrete, and slate tiles. Each offers unique durability, aesthetics, and costs.

If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward. 

You should always use caulk instead of grout where the tile meets the wall. This will help your tile installation look great and last a long time. When you accidentally use grout for the corner seams, you end up making the tiles too rigid. So as the wall shifts over time, your tiles have no wiggle room. This can lead to tile damage, which will eventually require you to do at least a partial reinstallation.

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