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Avatar for DMR Kitchen and Bath
DMR Kitchen and Bath
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"Outstanding job!! He did the kitchen backsplash in one day. He came early to work around our family and was very professional and neat. He covered all the countertops and appliances. I would recommend him to anyone wanting tile installed."
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Backsplash

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
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CL Renovations
4.8(
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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

Free estimates

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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(
26
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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."
Install Bathroom Tiles
Finished project
Finished bathroom
Finished marble tile bathroom
Marble tile shower

+120

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CAB Remodeling, Inc.
4.7(
19
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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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

Yes, it’s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you’re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). 

Updating your backsplash without removing the tile is possible in a couple of different ways. First, you can remove the old grout and replace it with new grout to give your backsplash a fresh look. You can also change the grout color, which can have a surprisingly large impact on the final appearance of the backsplash. Finally, you can paint the original tile to totally change the look of the backsplash without removing it.

It’s not necessarily normal for tiles to lift, although it’s one of the common issues people may have with their tile flooring. Tiles correctly installed by pros with expansion joints should not lift over time. However, if the installation was done poorly, you might see tiles tenting or lifting as the house settles. This is more common in high-moisture areas with extreme temperatures.

The process takes two to four days, depending on the size of the area and your experience level. The first day involves assessing and prepping the existing tile, while the second day is for laying the new tile. This may take longer in complex areas. After letting the adhesive dry for 24 hours, grouting and sealing can be completed on day three. For larger projects or intricate tile patterns, expect the timeline to stretch a bit longer. Also, proper drying time between steps is essential for long-lasting results, which extends the project’s time.

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