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Modern Edge Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very excited to find a professional that would respond to me so quickly. The communication with Modern Edge Construction was excellent. The work that was done was excellent, everything I asked for. There was a little issue with scheduling but I was very happy with the end result. Cade was polite, respectful, helpful, neat, and professional."
Addition/Home Renovation
Addition/Home Renovation
Addition/Home Renovation
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Addition/Home Renovation

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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Schafer Tile and Stone
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - RepairTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair- For Business

Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Keith and his crew have completed two big projects on our home which have turned out perfect. They actually completely finished our roughed in basement bathroom. You can see pictures of the tile work on Pinterest soon. I would highly recommend this company to anyone!"
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before and after tub surround

+2

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Central City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Like glass tiles, you will not need to seal most porcelain tiles, particularly if the porcelain is already glazed. It depends on quality. Porcelain is very water resistant, but it is not 100% waterproof. To avoid staining, some homeowners use a penetrating sealer. It is also a good idea to seal your grout. Unless you use epoxy grout, grout is very porous and can harbor bacteria, mold, and mildew.

The cost to install porcelain tile is about $1,930 on average. Porcelain tile prices range from $880 to $3,000 or more. The average cost tends to be higher than ceramic tile because porcelain tile is very durable. Porcelain tile rating also factors into the material cost. Tile ratings are as follows:

  • Grade 0: Walls only

  • Grade 1: Walls and light traffic floors

  • Grade 2: Rooms with light traffic, but not kitchens or hallways

  • Grade 3: Kitchens, hallways, and entryways

  • Grade 4: Any area, interior or exterior

  • Grade 5: Highest durability good for any area, interior or exterior

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.

It’s easiest to start from an edge as it gives you a straight line. A problem may arise if your edge doesn’t line up perfectly, in which case it’s best to start from the center. Some think that starting tile from the center adds a focal point in the center of the hearth. 

Generally speaking, it is better to cut tile wet when using a fast-moving wet saw to reduce dust and chipping. However, tile can be cut dry when using just about any cutting tool. Dry cutting will result in a bigger mess and may increase the risk of chipping or cracking, but if you’re just making small cuts, dry cutting is a safe and viable option. Cutting dry also means you can apply tile grout sooner, so it’s better for rushed projects.

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