Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

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Q: How long do retiled bathrooms last?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, retiled bathrooms don't always get much mileage. Because the tiles are constantly being walked on, they can wear out more quickly. However, a well-done tile job can last many decades, and with proper care and regular resealing, it can last 10 years or more before needing a retiling. </p></div>

Q: What is the hardest tile to install?

• <div><p>Glass tiles are among the most difficult to install. This is because their transparency makes the adhesive visible, and any imperfections on the opposite side are also likely to be visible. Glass tiles also must be handled carefully during installation, as they are prone to scratching. For these reasons, glass tiles often require professional installation to get the most out of their beauty and unique look.</p></div>

Q: Can I tile over the existing tiles in my bathroom?

• <div><p>Yes, you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">can tile over tile</a>. However, the original tiling job must be clean, flat, and free of damage, such as mold or mildew. Removing existing tiles is time-consuming and expensive, so it might make sense to skip this step.</p><p>Remember that when you tile over an existing layer, your walls or floor will get that much taller, so it might not work, depending on your door height.</p></div>

Q: Is it expensive to change the layout of a bathroom?

• <div><p>Altering the layout of your bathroom will make a big difference as moving or adding plumbing quickly inflates your total bill. While you can recoup more of your cost (in home value terms) by adding a bathroom, rearranging the layout won&rsquo;t affect your home&rsquo;s sticker value. However, strategic placements that allow more light or better flow may increase buyer interest. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Excellent! Ken is professional in every way. The work is flawless and done in a timely manner and he saved me money.
KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS
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Reviewed in October 2013
In February 2013 we hired Premier Construction to undertake an extensive building project which included an addition to our house that doubled the existing square footage, a remodel of the existing space, and the construction of a detached garage. Also included in the project were a rear deck, a...
Premier Construction Services
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Reviewed in March 2021
Excellent they worked around us while living there. Professional, knowledgeable and customer oriented. I would recommend them to anyone.
Zanella Construction
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Reviewed in January 2021
Krystal helped me from start to finish with the design. She made the overwhelming process seem easy! The installers came when scheduled which is a HUGE plus! The crew was fun to work with and very professional. We did not hire a contractor, we tore out the walls, did trim and whatever the Carpet...
Carpet One Floor & Home
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Reviewed in September 2013
They are outstanding. They are very knowledgeable. Their prices are very competitive. There are no surprises, they do what they say they are going to do. They are just phenomenal with customer service. We did a very expensive remodel and their installers are the best that I've ever seen....
CORNERSTONE FLOORING BROKERS
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Reviewed in May 2012
Everything on this project has progressed smoothly from start to the current stage. There were no real hiccups that weren't easily dealt with. A wall was moved, which put a heater vent from inside to outside the bathroom. They simply cut a new hole inside the bathroom, and covered over the old...
Home Improvement 4 Less
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Reviewed in August 2012
Laura was the project manager and the consultant. She was very attentive when I told her what colors I liked and what features that I wanted to include in the remodel. She came back with appropriate choices for me. She did all the shopping for me and let me pick from five or six different design...
Laura's Designs
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Reviewed in June 2014
It went very well and in a timely manner. He kept in communication if he was delayed. ( Only happened once). He cleaned up after himself and took care of the leftovers if you wanted him to. Dave is an honest man whom we have had on several of our projects over the years. he is the first guy...
All Floors-David Gates
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We are a family owned first generation business dedicated to quality. We offer interior/ exterior painting along with several other services, from powerwashing to flooring.

Mama Miads

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Mama Miads

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3 years of experience

We provide commercial and residential cleaning services including post-construction clean up, Move In/Out, Special event and party pre or post cleanup, monthly/biweekly cleaning, deep cleans, one time cleans and more!

Hoyt's Flooring

207 C Ave W

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Hoyt's Flooring

207 C Ave W

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5 years of experience

Hoyt's Flooring is owned by Nate Hoyt. Nate has been installing flooring and tile since 2017. He started off working in the Des Moines area. He was trained through an apprenticeship program and he is now wanting to branch out by starting to offer his professional floor installation services in Central/Southeast Iowa

Granite Gold Inc.

12780 Danielson Ct

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Granite Gold Inc.

12780 Danielson Ct

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Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.

myhometutions

Hyderabad

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myhometutions

Hyderabad

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Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...

Crittenden Design Building Systems

207 Iowa Ave

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207 Iowa Ave

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Creative Home Renovations

2909 20th Street

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Creative Home Renovations

2909 20th Street

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17 years of experience

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.

1st Construction

2441 Upland Ave

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1st Construction

2441 Upland Ave

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43 years of experience

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AK Floor Coverings

119 South 3rd Street

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AK Floor Coverings

119 South 3rd Street

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10 years of experience

AK FloorCoverings is a family owned and operated business. We specialize in all your flooring purchasing and installation needs. We have many different items to choose from in our store front in Laurens, Iowa. However we do travel and can bring those choices to you, we offer free bids and measuring. We do not just do flooring we also specialize in odd jobs to also help you with other remodeling needs that you may need. The people you speak to on the phone will be the people you see in person, we are the ones that come and measure, do the bid and install, there is no 3rd party individuals roaming around your house. Our DreamWeaver flooring has a lifetime guarantee for added security, this comes with the purchase of the carpet. We will be soon adding a paint line as well to our store. We travel everywhere to offer people quality flooring that they deserve. Like our motto says "Quality you can walk on." Give us a call or check us out today at our store front! Policy is 50% down when ordering, then the rest is due at the time job is finished.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, retiled bathrooms don't always get much mileage. Because the tiles are constantly being walked on, they can wear out more quickly. However, a well-done tile job can last many decades, and with proper care and regular resealing, it can last 10 years or more before needing a retiling.

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Glass tiles are among the most difficult to install. This is because their transparency makes the adhesive visible, and any imperfections on the opposite side are also likely to be visible. Glass tiles also must be handled carefully during installation, as they are prone to scratching. For these reasons, glass tiles often require professional installation to get the most out of their beauty and unique look.

Yes, you can tile over tile. However, the original tiling job must be clean, flat, and free of damage, such as mold or mildew. Removing existing tiles is time-consuming and expensive, so it might make sense to skip this step.

Remember that when you tile over an existing layer, your walls or floor will get that much taller, so it might not work, depending on your door height.

Altering the layout of your bathroom will make a big difference as moving or adding plumbing quickly inflates your total bill. While you can recoup more of your cost (in home value terms) by adding a bathroom, rearranging the layout won’t affect your home’s sticker value. However, strategic placements that allow more light or better flow may increase buyer interest.

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