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Floors and Moore Co.
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Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are small local company that provides residential and commercial construction and snow/ ice removal. We have the equipment and crew to get your job done fast and efficiently without sacrificing quality. Being a locally owned company my customers are more than just customers, they are my neighbors, my children's teachers, my family and I rely on these repeat customers and referrals to keep us moving forward as a company. We strive to make sure we have done everything to make sure your job goes as flawless as possible. Thank you for your consideration.

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leobardo Villafuerte
4.7(
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Serving Kirkland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job. very satisfied. Very honest and very profesional, and bilingual. He instaled tile in our basement and left the floor very clean when he finished. He does the job him self, no subcontractors wich we liked, you deal with him directly. Would recomend to anyone who plans putting tile in their home. We are thinking of other proyects in our home wich would involved tile so, we will be calling him again."
Countertop & Backsplash
Floor
Backsplash Diagonal
Shower Pan
Upstairs Bath Tile

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Glazed ceramic tiles don’t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.

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.

Tile countertops can be an excellent and budget-friendly option for a kitchen, provided they are installed correctly. It's important to choose tiles, such as ceramic, that are heat-, water-, and scratch-resistant. When the grout is properly sealed, it will resist stains, making the surface easy to clean. Tile is also considered a sustainable material. For a cohesive kitchen design and added protection, you can pair a tile countertop with a matching tile backsplash.

On average, tiling a bathroom involves about 12 hours of labor, usually spread over two to three days to accommodate prep work and curing times. A professional tiler can often complete the installation in 6 to 8 hours, whereas a DIYer might take 10 to 16 hours. The total project time is influenced by factors like the bathroom layout, tile type, and necessary prep work, such as removing old tile. The process includes specific timelines for different areas; for example, tiling a floor takes about six hours, while a shower area can take six to ten hours. It is essential to allow for adequate curing time—typically 24 hours each—for the mortar, grout, and caulk, which is why the project extends over several days.

Penny tile should be sealed to protect the grout from moisture and keep stains from damaging the look of the tile. If penny tile is in a humid or high-traffic area, like a bathroom, kitchen, or entryway, it needs sealant. Any type of tile and grout is best maintained with a sealant reapplied by a pro every one to two years.

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