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Top Notch Renovations Facebook
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Serving Griswold, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Offers commercial services

"I hired them to do a full kitchen remodel and it turned out fantastic I'm very happy with the result the towel work looks great also thanks you have a customer for life!!!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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A Cut Above The Rest Contractors
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Serving Griswold, 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!

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, unfortunately, it is normal for wall and floor tiles to crack, especially when you drop heavy items on tiled floors or place heavy objects on them. Tiles are also more susceptible to cracking when ceramic tiles designed for walls are installed on floors, as these are often not strong enough to handle heavy loads from foot traffic and furniture. Similarly, tiles that are installed incorrectly, lack adequate subflooring, or have other installation problems are prone to cracking. To avoid these problems and the inevitable repair and replacement costs they bring, always hire a professional for tile work and follow best practices for installation.

It’s important to leave a gap in the corner when tiling to allow room for tile expansion. Leaving between one eighth of an inch to one tenth of an inch is enough space. 

You can attach tiles to a wall using thin-set mortar. You’ll also need a notched trowel to create grooves within the adhesive so it flattens completely when pressed in and securely holds the wall tiles. Finally, you’ll need grout to smooth the gaps between the tiles and, ideally, a grout sealer to prevent mold. While it sounds simple enough, proper planning and execution are crucial, so carefully review the steps in this guide or hire a pro tile installer to complete this project.

Lack of durability is the most significant downside of painting tile. However, a painted tile backsplash doesn't see the same kind of action as, say, painted flooring tiles. For backsplashes, the durability of the finish is crucial because they often require cleaning. However, you can minimize the durability problem by using mild cleaners and water on the painted surfaces.

Tile floor installation usually takes about 16 hours of active work along with a couple of days of drying time between tile and grout applications.

The amount of time it takes your installer will depend on many factors, including the square footage of the space, the tile material type, and if they need to make intricate tile cuts.

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