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Avatar for Beautiful Tiles Pro
Beautiful Tiles Pro
4.8(
63
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marius was great to work with. He did a great job tiling four bathrooms, kitchen backsplash, mudroom tile, and fireplace surround. He made suggestions that made the tile appearance better even though added more work to his job. Overall project was performed on budget, within the time frame he provided, and looks a great. He worked with ceramic, porcelain, and marble in this job. We recommend Marius for any tiling work."
Marble design (Winnetka)
Marble- powder room
Finished product
Shampoo niche - custom made
12x24 porcelain walls - tub surrounding

+593

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avanti Stone
5.0(
105
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an excellent experience with Avanti Stone for our backsplash installation in our kitchen and another in our bar. Tony and Sal did outstanding work from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and clearly take a lot of pride in their craftsmanship. The installation was precise, clean, and beautifully done—the attention to detail really shows. Tony and Sal took the time to make sure everything was perfectly aligned. Communication throughout the process was easy and straightforward, and the end result exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with how the backsplash turned out and would absolutely recommend Avanti Stone, especially Tony and Sal, to anyone looking for high-quality stone work."
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+20

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Italian Specialist Tile Design, Inc.
4.9(
127
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I actually had a glass tile backsplash installed. Sal did the work and he was fabulous! Glass is more complicated than ceramic or porcelain and he did an exquisite job! Responded quickly and efficiently. Worked diligently and was friendly and professional. I absolutely love the result! I highly recommend this company for any kind of tile work!"
The Diamond Bathroom
Godin House
The Waterfall Bathroom
The Waterfall Bathroom
The Waterfall Bathroom

+85

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
77
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removal of existing tile in our laundry room and replaced with new tile. They were a joy to work with. Came in and unhooked and moved washer and dryer to garage, removed very heavy 8ft door and removed old tile all in about 90 minutes. Next day installed new tile and grouted Did an excellent job with no mess and cleaned up everything. New tile looks great! Fast, friendly, reasonable and quality work Would recommend to anyone!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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4Ever Remodeling
4.9(
391
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Last year my wife and I reached out to multiple contractors/companies to remodel the upstairs kitchen in our two-flat and convert an unfinished hallway into a laundry room. We ultimately decided to go with 4Ever Remodeling after meeting with Damian and Magda. Their quoted price was very reasonable; not the cheapest but definitely not the most expensive compared to other design/build companies. We could not be happier with how everything turned out. Their flexibility, professionalism, and -- most importantly -- the quality of work exceeded our expectations. The scope of work was by no means simple, as almost everything about the layout of our kitchen was functionally obsolete and needed to be re-imagined for easier everyday use and modern storage needs. Plumbing and gas lines had to be re-configured for an additional sink and laundry installation, and the refrigerator had to be creatively fit into an adjacent closet behind the existing drywall. These tasks were expertly completed and the photos speak for themselves as to the quality of workmanship. We used Magda for her kitchen design service before construction and we highly recommend using her. Her knowledge, expertise, and confidence was invaluable to us and would be to anyone who doesn’t have experience dealing with the nuances and stress that come with an extensive remodel. She was there to not only to extract the vision we wanted into construction drawings but also to help consult us on more specific design ideas, and often break our indecisive gridlocks on simple choices like backsplash, faucets, grout color, etc. Any remodeling process can be overwhelming but Magda simplified things for us and was worth her fee 10 times over. As soon as construction started, the foreman, Adam, and his team, were on site every morning, Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturday!), 8am-5pm, like clockwork, until the job was done. 4Ever is a company that is not going to stop the job until it is finished. Adam was a unique problem solver who was able to diagnose and correct issues arising from the age of our 140 year old house. He was very focused and kept us informed on the schedule and ideas for bringing the design to fruition. He even returned after the job was technically finished to complete touch ups and correct minor things which was greatly appreciated. We highly recommend 4Ever Remodeling based on our experience working with them. The care and attention to detail throughout this project was unmatched by any other remodeling company/contractor we've dealt with, and because of that we’ll definitely be using them again for our next project."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Basement Living
Kitchen Remodel
CAFÉ Appliances
Pendant Lighting

+627

Response time11 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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The Grout Guys, LLC
4.7(
220
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our tile floor is 25 years old and had several loose tiles and places with missing grout. Eric, one of the partners, performed the work. The work was performed as scheduled and in a reasonable time frame. Eric readily responded to any concerns. The floor and tub surround now look like new."
Steam Cleaning, Color Seal Grout, Re-Caulk
Re-Grout/Re-Caulk & Steam Cleaning
Steam Clean & Color Seal
Re-Grout/Re-Caulk
Steam Cleaning, Color Seal Grout, Re-Caulk

+19

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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G & G Kitchen and Bath Restoration
4.8(
68
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Frank and his crew were wonderful! They took our 35 year old kitchen with dark, outdated cabinets, awful tile, no space for a microwave and gave us a bright, beautiful, convenient kitchen that we absolutely love. It is a world of difference! They painted the cabinets a beautiful light grey & installed new cabinet hardware, installed new subway wall tiles and new white countertops with integrated sink, converted a pantry cabinet with pull-out drawers, and modernized the cabinet base, all within a very tight timeframe and at a comfortable price. They worked with us on the inevitable plan revisions and made great suggestions, all with good humor and patience. They were terrific!"
Existing old kitchen... Before
New refaced kitchen... After
New cabinets with glass...After
Old existing shelves... Before
New easy reach shelves... After

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NorPro Services Ltd
4.7(
233
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mihai and his team were recommended to us by a coworker and we're very glad that they connected us. We wanted to re-do our main bathroom, keeping the existing footprint, but basically starting over with all fixtures, tile, etc. Mihai came by the house to take measurements and got back to us relatively quickly with an estimate that was very clear as to what it would include. He also responded quickly to questions and we agreed to move forward. We appreciated that during the project, Mihai would keep us up to date on when certain members of his team would be there and they were all courteous and respectful of our home. We got delayed during the project due to a couple of unexpected issues (on our end) and Mihai worked with us to get back in as soon as possible. In addition, he helped us with a couple of other items not related to the bathroom renovation, which was very helpful since they would have been projects that were too small on their own. One item that I would note is that NorPro does not provide design services and you will need to secure all of the materials such as tile, vanity, toilet, faucets, etc. This was not an issue for us as we had a very good idea of what we wanted, but something to know if you are not working with a designer. Mihai did provide us with some good recommendations for where to get tile and reviewed our orders for other items to ensure that everything would work. We are very happy with the results of our project and would recommend Mihai and NorPro if you need remodeling services."
Bathroom Remodel 1
Bathroom Remodel 2
Bathroom Remodel 3
Bathroom Remodel 1
Bathroom Remodel 2

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

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.

Technically, you can start tiling in a corner and work your way out. However, it's not traditionally how tiling is done. Instead, work from the bottom middle of the wall. Tile out the entire row with whole tiles before moving on to the next row. Once you finish installing all of the whole tiles, then you focus on tiling the corners.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

For glass tile, you want to use unsanded grout. Sanded grout is a stronger and grittier cement grout that is great for installing tiles with wider gaps and into joints. However, it is susceptible to scratching glass tile and is more difficult to use in thinner gaps. Unsanded grout, while more expensive, is easier to fit between thin gaps and is less harsh on delicate materials, like glass tile.

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