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Q: Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages&mdash;the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you&rsquo;re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It&rsquo;s a lot more work, it&rsquo;s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

Q: How long do tiles last?

• <div><p>Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they&rsquo;re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they&rsquo;ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.</p></div>

Q: What size tile is easiest to install?

• <div><p>The easiest tile size to install is large tiles, and they&rsquo;re easier to install than small tiles&mdash;the job is faster and simpler when there&rsquo;s less placing, adhering, and grouting to do. However, when tiles get really big, they&rsquo;re more difficult to handle, cut, and fit. Standard floor tile sizes are 12-by-12 inches, 18-by-18 inches, and 12-by-24 inches.</p></div>

Q: Is tile or vinyl better for dogs?

• <div><p>While tile is the best option in the bathtub, don&rsquo;t forget to consider the flooring around the wash station. Moisture-holding carpet is a no-no, but is tile or vinyl better for dogs? Tile flooring is tough, moisture-resistant, cool, and scratch-proof. However, it&rsquo;s more tricky to install and costs more than vinyl flooring. If you opt for vinyl, select tough <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/luxury-vinyl-flooring-right-choice-my-home.htm">luxury vinyl flooring</a>; otherwise, canine claws could quickly damage the surface of standard, budget vinyl.</p></div>

Q: What tiles should not be used on a shower floor?

• <div><p>When choosing tiles for a shower floor, avoid highly porous tile materials, like those with a water absorption rating over 7%. Don&rsquo;t use non-vitreous tiles, or tiles fired at low temperatures, because they will absorb more water. If you use a highly porous tile in the shower, the tiles can wear down faster, meaning they&rsquo;ll need to be replaced much sooner. </p></div>

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Last update on December 31, 2024

Reviewed in December 2024
Great work, very kind, and good quality product and installation
DC Bros LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Fixed my leaky faucet in a jiffy.
Austin Burd
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Reviewed in December 2021
The team at Window World of Omaha can't be beat. The customer service and product quality is excellent. On installation, Mike and Ryan were prompt, meticulous and cared about perfection. So glad we chose this chomping to spend our dollars with. A big thank you to all the folks at Window...
Window World of Omaha Facebook
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Reviewed in September 2014
<p>The instructions given to the contractor could have been more detailed. He had questions that should have been answered in the work order. Because we used two colors of siding on a couple of sides of the house that were quite tall, we were not clear what the salesman had in mind. We had to...
K DESIGNERS HOME REMODELING
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Reviewed in August 2013
Marathon came out to my location the next day after calling them, to give me an est. for installing seven new windows, putting on shingles, soffet & fascia, gutters, insulation and siding. My windows were going to take 2 weeks to get, siding 3 weeks to order and get, so they had the est and...
Marathon Services Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
There was a problem with the eight foot bay window. They just resolved the issue about two months ago. I love the windows and they are great quality. However, the issue was I continued to re schedule the repair. Each time I would take off work and then they would call to tell me they could not...
North Country Windows And Bath
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Reviewed in August 2012
The first day Mike and Joe and one other guy showed up and completely demo'ed the bathroom. Before they left in the evenings they cleaned up the bathroom and the outside area. They then started rewiring and changing the plumbing routes that needed to be done. In the process of rewiring the...
Schmidt Construction
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Reviewed in August 2012
Kyle is very experienced and his love for dogs shows through. Our underground fence was installed quickly and there was barely a visible line where the ground had to be dug. Kyle worked with our goldendoodle on training him with the fence. He has a wonderful disposition with animals. Our dog...
ECG Computer & Electronic Repair
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Reviewed in May 2012
We would get water in the basement after heavy rains once or twice a year. The water drainage system they installed entailed jackhammering up the basement floor along approximately 60 feet of wall. This was quite a messy project and they warned us ahead of time that we may want to place...
JERRY'S BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
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Reviewed in February 2012
They had the exact same make and model of the equipments that I wanted to replace. We got 2 fluorescent light fixtures, microwave, stove and two radios; one was like a small Bloombox and the other was a clock radio. I installed all the appliances myself. I also had the furnace fixed. They were...
SEARS HOME IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS
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Dinsmore Flooring, Inc.

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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"Dinsmore Flirting did an amazing job on my wood floors. They look brand new now. You should have seen the state they were in. The price was in my anticipated range. Highly recommended!"

+28

Response time10 hrs

Response rate97%

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Warranties offered

"Carlos was extremely punctual, accountable and diligent. He did an excellent job in all respects. I strongly recommend him for future jobs."

+236

Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by75%of homeowners

Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Great! I wish he was closer to our new house for all the new projects!"

Laundry room and closet remodeled to a 3/4 bath

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Recommended by71%of homeowners

Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"It went very well. Julian communicated with me throughout the whole process. I had additional requests that Y&M were not expecting, but took care of very admirably. Tile, mortar, and caulking is very beautiful. English and Spanish communication is very fluent. Definitely would recommend!"

new walls for plumbing on second bathroom

Making new wall, floor, water lines and plumbing

Center wall pattern tile coming up from shower floor

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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CABINET CLAD OF KANSAS CITY INC

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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I definitely enjoyed working with them. We got some price ranges. I really like the person. She's very good in her job. I would highly recommend her. She listens and she understands where we're coming from. She's responsive. She was very much professional. We liked her."

Recommended by70%of homeowners

Tile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install - For Business

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was fine. The crew was very professional and the job was done in a prompt manner as it was promised. I would use them again for any kind of brick laying that I would need in the future.
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+29

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Mighty Blue Carpet Cleaning

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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was prompt, efficient and the cost was reasonable. He cleaned our great room, hallway and steps."

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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Do it for Jesus Kingdom Renovations

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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Do it for Jesus did an excellent job on my floor. The work was top tier and the professionalism matched. I definitely recommend to any needing flooring installed without a doubt the best experience I've had."

+72

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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JW Stone And Construction Corp

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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"very good it was all finished before the date they told.me it would be done"

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Striving For Excellence Remodeling

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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

"Amazing they did very nice clean cuts very smooth and looks so good thank u"

+60

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they’re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they’ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.

The easiest tile size to install is large tiles, and they’re easier to install than small tiles—the job is faster and simpler when there’s less placing, adhering, and grouting to do. However, when tiles get really big, they’re more difficult to handle, cut, and fit. Standard floor tile sizes are 12-by-12 inches, 18-by-18 inches, and 12-by-24 inches.

While tile is the best option in the bathtub, don’t forget to consider the flooring around the wash station. Moisture-holding carpet is a no-no, but is tile or vinyl better for dogs? Tile flooring is tough, moisture-resistant, cool, and scratch-proof. However, it’s more tricky to install and costs more than vinyl flooring. If you opt for vinyl, select tough luxury vinyl flooring; otherwise, canine claws could quickly damage the surface of standard, budget vinyl.

When choosing tiles for a shower floor, avoid highly porous tile materials, like those with a water absorption rating over 7%. Don’t use non-vitreous tiles, or tiles fired at low temperatures, because they will absorb more water. If you use a highly porous tile in the shower, the tiles can wear down faster, meaning they’ll need to be replaced much sooner.

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