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Q: Can you tile over existing tiles in a bathroom?

• <div><p>Yes, you can tile over existing tiles in a bathroom, but it is not always recommended. For this method to be successful, the original tile surface must be clean, flat, and free of damage such as cracks, unevenness, mold, or mildew. While tiling over existing tiles can save time and money, there are potential drawbacks. The new adhesive may not bond properly, and the process adds extra weight to the wall or floor. Additionally, the increased height of the surface could interfere with door clearances. For the best and most durable results, removing the old tiles before installing new ones is generally the better option.</p></div>

Q: How does the cost of porcelain countertops compare to other materials like quartz and granite?

• <div><p>Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop material. It typically costs between $50 to $70 per square foot.</p><p>Compared to quartz, porcelain is slightly more affordable, as quartz generally ranges from $50 to $200 per square foot. However, lower-quality, builder's grade quartz can be similar in price to porcelain.</p><p>Compared to granite, the price can be similar, depending on the quality of the stone. While granite slabs can range from $50 to $200 per square foot, you can find lower-end granite in the same price range as porcelain. High-end granites will cost significantly more.</p><p>Porcelain is generally more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic, but less expensive than high-end slate, concrete, and marble. A key benefit is that porcelain does not require sealing, which reduces long-term maintenance costs.</p></div>

Q: How much does porcelain tile installation cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tile-flooring-choices-descriptions-and-costs.htm">cost to install porcelain tile</a> is about <b>$1,930</b> on average. Porcelain tile prices range from <b>$880 to $3,000</b> or more. The average cost tends to be higher than ceramic tile because porcelain tile is very durable. Porcelain tile rating also factors into the material cost. Tile ratings are as follows:</p><ul><li><p>Grade 0: Walls only</p></li><li><p>Grade 1: Walls and light traffic floors</p></li><li><p>Grade 2: Rooms with light traffic, but not kitchens or hallways</p></li><li><p>Grade 3: Kitchens, hallways, and entryways</p></li><li><p>Grade 4: Any area, interior or exterior</p></li><li><p>Grade 5: Highest durability good for any area, interior or exterior</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is it better to use a shower pan or tile?

• <div><p>Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower&rsquo;s design. You can learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-install-shower-pan-liner.htm">how to install a shower pan liner</a>, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.</p></div>

Q: Do you tile over hot mop?

• <div><p>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). </p></div>

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Last update on April 30, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
I highly recommend Revolution Fencing. They were very professional, provided quality materials, worked well with city professionals and communicated very well with me. I believe they stand behind their work and assured me if there were ever any issues, they would be taken care of. Very...
Revolution Fencing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Our sales respresentative was very personable and knowledgeable about the products that Window Shopping offers. We did not feel any pressure to make a purchase. The quality of the windows sold themselves. Our installers were professional and did an excellent job installing all of our windows....
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Reviewed in October 2024
I couldn't recommend Brooks Village Homes more! We love our home. They were so easy to work with and helped us customize the home we now love. They made each step painless and talked us through it all. We recommend them to all our friends and we are thankful we went through this process with...
Brooks Village Homes
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Reviewed in October 2024
Sampson and his team were excellent from the very beginning of the remodel to the finished product! The quote they gave us was much lower than all the other contractors in the area. They worked hard to fit in with my schedule and always put us first. If you're looking for the highest...
Margelin Builders
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Reviewed in April 2023
I used this company for repairs and installation. They were very professional my floors remained clean they threw all trash away a cleaned up. And most importantly they returned my call promptly and completed my work in a very timely manner. The work that was done was excellent and they cleaned...
Shutt's Heating And Cooling LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
I submitted a range/oven control board (15 yrs. old) and doubted that I would be satisfied with the service, based on past similar experiences with other companies. To my, and my wife's surprise, we received the best service ever, not to mention the reasonable cost for the repair. The...
The Repair Shack
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent work, Kitchen cabinets also added a very large front deck.
Juncker Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
Arrived on time for both the initial inspection and the day of completion, inspected my tile shower and gave a recommendation and why, the result is excellent- looks like new. I hope it wears well but there is a guarantee that goes with it. I would recommended them.
The Groutsmith
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>She portrays herself as a tile contractor, but, in fact, she does not know how to lay tile, and she created quite a mess in our bathroom. She was here 4 days for what should have been a 2 or 3 day job. After 4 days, she had about half the bathroom tiled, and EVERYTHING was wrong. We had to...
Debbie Hurt
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Reviewed in June 2014
We love it. The quartz counter tops are beautiful. They were installed in a timely fashion. We had one blemish on the countertop and they sent a rep from Owensboro Stone and fixed it right away. <br /> The tile backsplash looks great and the gentleman that installed it did an awesome job. ...
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Roberson Remodeling

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Very professional. Work was done just as we discussed. Love my new deck"

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Daniel Wallace

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

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I’m a hardworking person who doesn’t like to leave projects half finished or looking sloppy, I can be a bit of a perfectionist. I’ve always fixed and built almost everything I needed myself and I take pride in being self sufficient. I’ve been an electrician for a year and half now and before that I was fabricating aerators for private residences. I have a wife and two children, so I can handle the chaos of a whole house remodel even if you decide to alter any details halfway through.

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AOM Remodeling and Restoration

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Overall, we are very satisfied with the services provided. I was nervous at first, because after they left the first day, the paint wasn't even and there was some paint on our tile. We called them back immediately, and then were very respectful and scheduled an appt for the next morning to fix the paint job. The next day, after the 2nd coat, the room looked amazing. They even got all the paint off the tile. They were very friendly and we will definitely be using their services in the future."

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AAA Flooring Specialist

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"This company came in and remodeled my kitchen. I am so happy how it turn out. Love it"

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me. Overall, they're good designs. However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning. I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question. I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done. If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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AAA Flooring Specialist

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"This company does the most beautiful tiled walk in showers that ive ever seen they even installed a heated bench for me i marble this company is very dependable an affordable on any budget they care about you needs we feel like we've found long lost family members in the short time they was here we greatly appreciate this company"

Response time1 day

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Agape Construction & Improvement

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Brady is the best you'll ever find for home remodeling projects.
Showed up on time. Took the time to make ever job right.
Projects were worked on over a number of months, one at a time.

The best and most honest tradesmen I've ever found.
We moved to Texas in January of 2014. We whish Brady could have come with us.
I've found some good (and bad) people to work on the Texas home. But no one who comes close to the quality of work done by Brady Brower.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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American Custom Homes

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Absolutely perfect, imagine remodeling your kitchen and knowing what you want and actually getting what you want right in front of your eyes.
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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again. I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
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Jc's Custom Tile

New to Angi

Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!\n\n6 years of experience. \n$75 trip fee

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can tile over existing tiles in a bathroom, but it is not always recommended. For this method to be successful, the original tile surface must be clean, flat, and free of damage such as cracks, unevenness, mold, or mildew. While tiling over existing tiles can save time and money, there are potential drawbacks. The new adhesive may not bond properly, and the process adds extra weight to the wall or floor. Additionally, the increased height of the surface could interfere with door clearances. For the best and most durable results, removing the old tiles before installing new ones is generally the better option.

Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop material. It typically costs between $50 to $70 per square foot.

Compared to quartz, porcelain is slightly more affordable, as quartz generally ranges from $50 to $200 per square foot. However, lower-quality, builder's grade quartz can be similar in price to porcelain.

Compared to granite, the price can be similar, depending on the quality of the stone. While granite slabs can range from $50 to $200 per square foot, you can find lower-end granite in the same price range as porcelain. High-end granites will cost significantly more.

Porcelain is generally more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic, but less expensive than high-end slate, concrete, and marble. A key benefit is that porcelain does not require sealing, which reduces long-term maintenance costs.

The cost to install porcelain tile is about $1,930 on average. Porcelain tile prices range from $880 to $3,000 or more. The average cost tends to be higher than ceramic tile because porcelain tile is very durable. Porcelain tile rating also factors into the material cost. Tile ratings are as follows:

Grade 0: Walls only
Grade 1: Walls and light traffic floors
Grade 2: Rooms with light traffic, but not kitchens or hallways
Grade 3: Kitchens, hallways, and entryways
Grade 4: Any area, interior or exterior
Grade 5: Highest durability good for any area, interior or exterior

Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower’s design. You can learn how to install a shower pan liner, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.

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).

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