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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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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 rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avanti Stone
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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New Color Cabinets LLC
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"Raymond did an excellent job resurfacing my bathroom and kitchen cabinets. He was on time, professional and affordable. The cabinets with the new doors he put in look fabulous. I would definitely recommend his services."
Jack and Peggy Martin
kitchen cabinets
Refinishing cabinets
Before stain
Before whit regular white color

+94

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team was very responsive in assisting the removal of a silver maple in my back yard. Came out and quoted the opportunity within a couple days of engaging them on the Home Advisor platform. After moving forward with the bid, the continued to provide communication even through a couple reschedules due to weather. The completion of the project was smooth and they left the back yard in great shape. Iâ d recommend All Service Calls to my friends and family members."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hazes Glory Homes
4.6(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pro was experiences and did a good job over all. He painted each room as we requested and offered suggestions to our liking. He was careful to cover our furniture, and clean up after completing the job. The job was to be finished in 3 days, but it took 5 days, because he was working alone up until the last day. I would recommend He to others"
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+240

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.

If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.

It’s possible to walk on a clay tile roof, but you run the risk of breaking or cracking the tiles if you’re not careful, so it’s best not to walk on it if you can avoid it. If you or a contractor needs roof access, be sure to distribute your weight evenly and step on the portions of tile that are also supported underneath, which depends on your tile design. Walking on any roofing material is inherently dangerous, so wear rubber-soled shoes and use safety equipment if you need to access your roof.

Generally speaking, it is better to cut tile wet when using a fast-moving wet saw to reduce dust and chipping. However, tile can be cut dry when using just about any cutting tool. Dry cutting will result in a bigger mess and may increase the risk of chipping or cracking, but if you’re just making small cuts, dry cutting is a safe and viable option. Cutting dry also means you can apply tile grout sooner, so it’s better for rushed projects.

The rule tells you how to cut tile to install it in a corner. The 3/4/5 rule recommends that you should have 3 feet across on one straight line, four feet on the other perpendicular line, and 5 feet of length from the end of one of the lines to the other. You’re making a right triangle with the tile, and the hypotenuse (the line across from where the 3-foot lie and 4-foot line meet) should be 5 feet long.

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