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Scott's Flooring
4.9(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - RepairTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair- For Business

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was so impressed with the work they did and the price they charged. Nice people, great work, would recommend them highly. They were on time, cleaned up whatever mess they made and carpet looked great!"
Hallway
Hallway
Waukee Theather
Waukee Theather
Waukee Theather

+29

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J Ford Construction LLC
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"About the job: KITCHEN: Remove bulkhead, fix drywall, retexture & paint ceiling, install new light, paint, refurbish existing cupboards, build new cupboard above refrigerator, install new faucet, disposal, and dishwasher, new backsplash, new counters, new flooring. BATHROOM: Remove old tile, and install new tile. Mr. Ford is a skilled craftsman who takes pride in his work. From the estimate, to the final payment, he impressed me with his professionalism. He was here when he said he would be, and has the tools necessary to do the job right. Jonathan is very knowledgeable about his trade, making suggestions that elevated my original ideas. He was courteous, friendly, and conscientious about his work. He took the time to clean up the worksite daily. Jonathan does excellent work! He treated me fairly, was flexible, and stayed within my budget. I never felt pressured to upgrade. He was a pleasure to work with, and I have already spoken to him about completing my next project."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Countertops, Flooring and Fireplace Makeover
Ankeny Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Update
New Siding

+58

Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Renewal Home Services
4.9(
18
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Renewal Home Services did an excellent job replacing my LVP! They walked me through the whole process and answered all my questions. AND they got the job done all in one day. They did a wonderful job and are very responsive. Would recommend working with them!"
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Central Iowa Contractor Services
4.8(
25
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hoss gave us a reasonable price and started work a few days later. We had a shallow bathtub, plastic surround, and old tiled walls and floor removed. He has a young, hard working crew. They installed a deep bathtub, tile surround and floor, new drywall and paint. They were fast efficient and cleaned up before leaving everyday. We love our new bathroom. We will hire them for other home improvement projects."
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill
Composite deck on hill

+94

Response time3 days
Response rate99%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Muhlbauer Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff did an excellent job. Both the garage and the shed look fantastic! We would highly recommend him . If we could afford to have him do the flooring and interior painting we would. Unfortunately, we are on a fixed income. I love his work ethics!!!!"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+21

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). 

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

Natural stone floors, especially pebble-style tiling, are one of the least slippery options for a shower floor. Natural stone has a texture to reduce slickness, and pebble-shaped tiles add more visual and textural contrast while reducing slippage. Vinyl tiles are also designed with anti-slip texture for added safety. If you have a slippery tile, be sure to add a grippy shower mat to reduce the risk of falls.

Replacing tile flooring can take a few days for a pro, but larger rooms will need more time. It takes eight to 12 hours for a tiling pro to remove old grout and tiles across 100 square feet. Then, it will take about four hours to prep the subfloor for tiles and another eight to 10 hours for a pro to install new tiles. Your tiling project may take up to a week, depending on the size of the room.

The number of shower niches you need (or want) depends on the size of the shower and how many bathroom products you plan on storing. If you keep it simple with just soap and shampoo, the one shower niche will probably do the trick. But if you’re adding scrubs and soaks, you may need to think about installing two or more.

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