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Avatar for DMR Kitchen and Bath
DMR Kitchen and Bath
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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"David demonstrated exceptional professionalism and craftsmanship when installing our kitchen backsplash. He arrived on time and cleaned up everything before he left. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to do tile work."
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+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avanti Stone
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install+1 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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"Maurizio explained the entire job including pricing, and timeline. He gave us options on how we wanted our new backslash to look. Tony and Sal are true artists when it came to the install. They showed up on time, worked hard, and actually enjoyed their work. The job was finished on time, and on budget. I would highly recommend this company for any tile work that you may need."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
CL Renovations
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install+1 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Mike is one of a kind, he was friendly, hard working and knowledgeable in so many areas when it came to questions or suggestions to our project needs. He installed a new shower with amazing tile, completed a backsplash in our kitchen and tiled a majority of our home. He can do it all!!! The care and dedication to make sure we were happy with the outcome was his top priority. We'll be hiring him back again for future projects and highly recommend to anyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Prospectile, Inc.
4.7(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sergey was very professional and excellent with communication. He showed us designs so we could see exactly how our choice of tile would look in different patterns. Michael is a true artist and carried out the work with precision. I am delighted with the tile installation. The whole area was cleaned and looked fantastic when they finished. I highly recommend Prospectile and I will be calling them for all future tile projects."
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Marble tile shower

+120

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CAB Remodeling, Inc.
4.7(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose did an outstanding job on our staircase remodel. His attention to detail was appreciated. He had all the necessary tools for the detailed install and left the job site spotless. I would recommend CAB Remodeling!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Here’s another instance of where the answer is you could, but that doesn’t mean you should. Yes, part of the issue is getting the drywall to stay in place on the tiles, and it’s understandable that screws will crack the tiles and cause them to crumble. That’s why it’s a much better idea to screw drywall into studs, not your porcelain or ceramic tile. But aside from issues with attaching the drywall, it’s also about ensuring a smooth application without trapping moisture inside.

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

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.

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.

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