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Avatar for Italian Specialist Tile Design, Inc.
Italian Specialist Tile Design, Inc.
4.9(
127
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Sal to install ceramic tile on two bathroom floors and tub surrounds and was very happy with his work. He was easy to work with, reliable, and has great attention to detail and completing the work the correct way. His pricing is fair works with the client closely to complete the job. I highly recommend Sal and will use him again in future projects!"
The Diamond Bathroom
Godin House
The Waterfall Bathroom
The Waterfall Bathroom
The Waterfall Bathroom

+85

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Royal Tile and Stone
4.3(
23
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve did a amazing job!!! He is extremely thorough and I couldn't be happier with the job he did. The job he did turned out better than expected. I would highly recommend him."
beautiful shower
Mosaic  (glass)
simple elegance
classic look
eye catcher

+86

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avanti Stone
5.0(
105
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Avanti Stone was incredibly transparent and informative throughout the entire process, giving me a clear picture of current status and next steps in the project. The resulting work was high quality and the team was flexible given a hiccup we experienced from the place we bought our tiles (unrelated to Avanti). I wouldn't hesitate to use Avanti Stone again if I needed to do any tile installation."
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+20

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
NINO'S TILE & MARBLE INC
4.1(
139
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Exceptional work all the way around! They have a unique skill that was handed down from their father and we received their name from a professional referral. They prepared the site (a vintage bathroom) by making the walls level and square before installing any stone. They made sure that everything was crafted as well as possible - to exceed our expectations and their own. They had our best interests at heart.
Our job included large slate tiles, small glass tiles and quartz slabs. 100% of the floor and walls are covered with stone and tile. Even a portion of the ceiling has tile. Every curve and corner was painstakingly executed and took extra time to get things right. The bathroom is a showplace. We are incredibly happy with their work. Excellent!
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+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Glenview All tile installation
5.0(
21
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Sami is a great guy, very knowledgeable and experienced in tiling installations, he likes to do amazing quality jobs. He is very professional, passionate and trustworthy person. Will contract him for any tile job. Quality.Price.Cleanness.On time.Professional."
Style and Design
Bathroom remodeling
Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Tony's Tile
4.8(
35
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"He installed the ceramic floor in my kitchen and it looks great. They were on time and provided excellent service like they said they would. Very pleased with them from start to finish."
Beautiful porch
kitchen floor
kitchen floor 2
Shower wall
Northbrook bathroom floor

+27

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
79
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
D A C Flooring, Inc.
4.5(
69
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired DAC to remove ceramic tile, install vinyl flooring / stairs, paint and install trim. Daniel and has crew were professional and polite during the project and very easy to work with. Iâ m thrilled with the finished project and will be contacting them when itâ s time for my next one!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Cupertino Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Installed a backsplash with large tiles. Professional, detailed work, and affordable. Very happy with the job. Hiring the company to do another tile job for the mudroom."
Cupertino Construction
Cupertino Construction
Cupertino Construction
Cupertino Construction
Cupertino Construction

+3

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

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.

Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they’re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don’t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation.

Yes, but you should only put tile directly on drywall in smaller areas that don’t experience excess moisture. For example, a small kitchen tile backsplash could work, but installing tile directly on the drywall in a bathroom or other chronically damp area is not a good idea. Either way, a cement backer board is a far more reliable solution, as drywall is susceptible to moisture and can warp or cause your tiles to crack.

Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they’re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they’ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.

Grouting hearth tiles is one of the most important steps. It seals the tiles so heat doesn’t transfer under the tiles so easily, which can be dangerous. For this reason, heat-resistant grout is a must. Grout also prevents dust, dirt, and any other material from gathering between your tiles. If this happens and those buildups are flammable, a fire could start between the tiles. 

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