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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 Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian was awesome to work with. He stepped in and corrected a new carpet installation that was poorly done. Friendly, professional, timely, and fairly priced. What more could you ask for? Will definitely hire for our next carpet install."
Hallway
Hallway
Waukee Theather
Waukee Theather
Waukee Theather

+29

Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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RE-Builders LLC
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"RE-Builders did an excellent job on our soffit and fascia trim! They worked hard, even fighting off wasps, to beautifully complete this project. We are hiring them to completely several more remodeling projects. They are very kind, professional, and will always deliver the best quality work."
Laundry room and closet remodeled to a 3/4 bath
Laundry room and closet remodeled to a 3/4 bath
Laundry room and closet remodeled to a 3/4 bath
Laundry room and closet remodeled to a 3/4 bath
Laundry room and closet remodeled to a 3/4 bath

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Muna Cleaning LLC
4.6(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Muna and her team do an amazing job!! They come every 2 weeks to clean our home. They are very professional, extremely thorough, timely and priced fairly. I always look forward to them coming and highly recommend them."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

The lifespan of tile flooring can vary significantly based on the material and maintenance. Generally, tile flooring can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years, but high-quality, well-maintained ceramic tile can last 75 to 100 years. To achieve a longer lifespan, you should clean the tiles and grout regularly, reseal the grout annually, keep the floor dry, and avoid placing extremely heavy items on it to prevent cracking. Choosing a high-quality tile (Grade 1) will also contribute to its longevity.

Whether you want to match your tile trim with grout comes down to your personal preferences. If you match the two, it can help your tiles to stand out while providing a clean, cohesive look. On the other hand, you might opt to match your tile trim with your tiles. The best option will depend largely on your tile design, as well as how it fits overall with the rest of your room.

On average, tiling a bathroom involves about 12 hours of labor, usually spread over two to three days to accommodate prep work and curing times. A professional tiler can often complete the installation in 6 to 8 hours, whereas a DIYer might take 10 to 16 hours. The total project time is influenced by factors like the bathroom layout, tile type, and necessary prep work, such as removing old tile. The process includes specific timelines for different areas; for example, tiling a floor takes about six hours, while a shower area can take six to ten hours. It is essential to allow for adequate curing time—typically 24 hours each—for the mortar, grout, and caulk, which is why the project extends over several days.

You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.

If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.

Figure out how much tile you need by measuring the backsplash area. Measure the height and length in feet and multiply to get the square footage. Don’t make adjustments for outlets or small cutouts but subtract the square footage for windows or other large obstructions from the total. To account for waste, get 10% more than your calculation.

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