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Martin Home Improvement
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Serving Earling, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bruce is fantastic to work with. Heâ s a super nice guy and he does what he says heâ s going to do. Pricing is always fair and competitive. Heâ s done several jobs for me inside and out. Highly recommend for any type of handyman job needed."
Replacing Treads
Removing Treads and Pads
Removing Treads
Almost finished
Stairs redone and refinished

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Struble Construction
5.0(
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Serving Earling, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Struble Construction has over 25 years of experience in custom additions, remodels, kitchens, baths, and complete new home construction. We are one stop for complete interior/exterior projects.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Cut Above The Rest Contractors
1.3(
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Serving Earling, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to A Cut Above The Rest Contractors. We are the premier professional home improvement company. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or a completely new replacement or installation, we are glad to be your number one choice. \n\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment!

Needs Updated
Completed Update
original 1980s bathroom
Renovated with modern ammenities
Tile Backsplash

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Tile—specifically smaller, mosaic-style tiles—is the best type of flooring for building a walk-in shower base. Shower pans come with a threshold and sidewalls to contain the water, but tile can be set into the shower base. This creates a walk-in shower floor that gently slopes toward the drain to keep water from getting out and into the rest of the bathroom.

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

Many homeowners have successfully retiled a bathroom themselves. It can be a challenging but rewarding process, but it’s best for someone who already has at least intermediate DIY skills.

A cement backer board is not needed for laying tile on concrete. Sometimes referred to as a cementitious backer unit, or CBU, backer board should be used if the subfloor is plywood or OSB. The backer board provides a base on which to install the tiles that isn’t as likely to be damaged by any accidental water seepage as natural materials would be.

If you’re handling your tile removal yourself, seal the room using painter’s tape and heavy-duty contractor bags to prevent dust and shards from escaping. Use a claw hammer or a pry bar and a mallet to get behind the tile and pry it away from the floor or wall. Once your tiles are all removed, sweep everything into contractor bags for disposal, being careful not to overfill them. Make sure you wear a dust mask, safety goggles, and work gloves to keep yourself safe from injury while you work.

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