"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!"
"Glenn did an excellent job installing a new ceramic tile floor in our bathroom. He had to also repair some rotted sub floor beneath the toilet area. He did a great job and it looks fantastic. We are planning a new floor in our kitchen and will definitely call Glenn again! Quality work! Our bathroom looks new again!"
"Michael gave me a great estimate. After I hired him he scheduled my project asapâ ¦he was courteous, prompt and efficient. He removed my old ceramic quicklyâ ¦then he laid the replacement tile I purchased. He did a beautiful job! Thank you Michael! I plan to hire him again soon"
"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."
"1000% Recommend!! We had our whole house renovated by Steve and he did an amazing job! From kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, flooring, trim/baseboards, hanging doors, moving our gas line and installing appliances to small jobs that needed to be completed! Steve does it all! He is extremely detail oriented and a great communicator. He recommend a few referrals and all of them were great to work with. We are truly lucky to have found Steve!"
"Sergey and his primary tile setter Oleg did an excellent job installing the back splash in our kitchen. They were both very professional and courteous. The response time from inquiry, to quote, to install was very fast. Most importantly the tile was installed beautifully! My wife and I are extremely satisfied with the work that ProspecTile did in our kitchen. We have already recommended them to friends, and would definitely hire them again!"
"Mike is a true master of his craft. He is very personable and it is really that extra touch that makes working with him so easy. Any questions I had or questions I hadn t thought of yet he was on top of. I would have no problem recommending M&M tile to anyone who is looking for a amazing job and a very fair price."
"These guys are really good. And insanely fast. I was going to try and do the tile with a buddy to save money, but we were at a point in the remodel where we just wanted our house back. I called on Monday, the owner was out to take a look at the space on Monday night, and by lunchtime on Thursday the job was completed. And it looks spectacular. No doubt about it, I will be calling again for our next tile project. Worth every penny."
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.
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.
The lifespan of bathroom tile can be 50 years or more, depending on proper installation and regular maintenance. A well-done tile job, whether it's a new installation or a retiling project, can last for many decades. To lengthen the life of your tile, it's best to have it installed by a professional and to perform regular maintenance. This includes routine cleaning, resealing, and regrouting as needed. With proper care, you can expect your tile to last 10 years or more before needing major repairs or retiling, especially in high-traffic areas where tiles can wear out more quickly.
The grout shade you choose comes down to personal taste and preference. A darker grout will give you a more dramatic and noticeable contrast with the tile around it; however, lighter grout helps create a more uniform look when blending the colors together. Additionally, a darker grout combined with a patterned tile could be overwhelming to the eye, while lighter grout makes the pattern stand out as the main focus.
If you hire a professional to install a new floor, you can expect to pay between $50 and $75 per hour for labor. It takes two days on average to install a new floor as part of a bathroom remodeling project, but your timeline depends on your bathroom’s size and layout.
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