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Q: Can I tile over painted walls?

• <div><p>No, tiling over painted walls or wallpapered surfaces is generally not recommended. Textured surfaces and paints will affect the adhesive, possibly causing tiles to lift or fall off. Painted walls with a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish are particularly difficult for adding tiles. It&rsquo;s wise to strip the paint first if you install the tiles to drywall, although it&rsquo;s still best to opt for a cement backer board.</p></div>

Q: How do you finish the edges of a tiled hearth?

• <div><p>If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren&rsquo;t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You&rsquo;d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward. </p></div>

Q: What type of materials are used to produce travertine tiles?

• <div><p>You may be wondering what travertine is. Travertine is a natural stone found in mineral spring deposits and mined from a rock quarry. Manufacturers cut the stone into slabs and then into tiles or pavers.</p><p>The stone is tumbled in rubber or plastic-coated barrels to give it a rustic look or brushed with a wire wheel to give it texture. Additionally, polished travertine is finished with glossy sealants. In most cases, holes or pits are filled with color-matched resin, epoxy fillers, cement, or sanded grout.</p></div>

Q: Can you lay tile and grout the same day?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not a good idea to lay tile and grout on the same day. The adhesive or thin-set that sticks the tiles to the surface needs plenty of time to dry before you can grout. Wait for 24 to 48 hours, depending on moisture levels in the space. The tiles can become misaligned and more prone to damage if you don&rsquo;t wait.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to use a shower pan or tile?

• <div><p>Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower&rsquo;s design. You can learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-install-shower-pan-liner.htm">how to install a shower pan liner</a>, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.</p></div>

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Top Level Construction

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2 years of experience

At Top Level Construction we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality workmanship in the business. With over 20 years of experience in Interior & Exterior Residential Remodeling our team has the skills necessary to bring your vision to life! We are fully licensed and insured to operate in Ohio and Kentucky. Our team specializes in kitchen and bath remodels, custom built wood steps & railing, as well as, trim & decorative molding projects. We understand that every project is unique, so we work closely with our clients to ensure we meet their expectations. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your project, please feel free to call our office at (740) 302-3868. When your home needs a little TLC, call Top Level Construction!

"I could not have asked for better service and dedication than I received with Top Level Construction. I never struggled with communication nor was quality of work ever a concern. You can not go wrong working with this company, and I give them my highest level of recommendation and accolades."

Seth W on April 2024

"I could not have asked for better service and dedication than I received with Top Level Construction. I never struggled with communication nor was quality of work ever a concern. You can not go wrong working with this company, and I give them my highest level of recommendation and accolades."

Seth W on April 2024

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MIDM - Master In Digital Marketing Provides the Best Digital Marketing Training Courses In Pune On Live Projects With Practical Experience. MIDM Offers Multiple courses like Human Resource (HR) Training Courses, HR analytics Courses, performance marketing, E-Commerce Strategy Courses, Election Management Courses, Website Design and Development Training, WordPress Designing Courses, SEO Courses, Google AD-Words & Google Analytics Courses, Social Media Optimisation Courses With 100% Practical Industry Specific Training On Live Projects With Job Placements & Minimum Course Fees. MIDM offers All Such Courses Online and offline Which Promotes Online Training With a Practical Approach. We offer courses online & offline platform from industry experts.

Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.

Mid- Buckeye Marble And Granite LLC

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Mid- Buckeye Marble And Granite LLC

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16 years of experience

Family owned and operated since 2009. We offer fabrication and installation of a wide variety of Granite, Marble, And Quartz countertops. We also offer sink and faucet sales as well.

Omega Home Improvement

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Omega Home Improvement

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10 years of experience

I am here for all your home improvement needs from the smallest job to the largest. I always give free estimates and will always give the best work possible.

Monumental Engraving

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Monumental Engraving

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14 years of experience

I am the owner/operator and sole employee. I will be there to service your needs from initial contact to completion of the job. Payment of check or money order is expected before services are rendered.

South Central Woodworking

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South Central Woodworking

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15 years of experience

South Central Woodworking is run by Isaac Schrock, Isaac was born and raised Amish in Medina County Ohio where his dad had a custom woodworking shop, thus Isaac learned from a very young age and from a skilled craftsman how to build and finish beautiful and quality furniture. At age 22 Isaac left the Amish community. Year 2010 South Central Woodworking was established and Isaac's dream of building quality cabinets and furniture started taking root. Isaac lives with his wife and three children in South Central Ky. Call Isaac at 270-763-3143

Surface Link

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Surface Link

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28 years of experience

Surface Link specializes in repairing, restoring and modifying countertops and upgrading or replacing sinks, in commercial and residential settings, all over the United States and Canada. Replacing a countertop can be costly and timely — Surface Link offers a low cost alternative to restore your countertop to like-new condition in less than a day. Why choose Surface Link over another company? At Surface Link, we focus exclusively on repairing countertops (Corian, Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface) and installing or upgrading new sinks. Currently, Surface Link is the Certified Warranty Inspection and Repair Service Agent for several manufacturers throughout the country, such as DuPont Corian, DuPont Zodiaq, LG Hausys HI-MACS, LG Hausys Viatera, Formica Solid Surface, LivingStone, Caesarstone, Gemstone and many more . Our goal is to help to restore your countertop back to its original condition. Why replace your countertop? Surface Link can repair it for a fraction of the cost!

"It took a lot of phone tag to finally get the technician to our house, but once here he was efficient and professional and did an amazing job. The chip was in the edge of a white quartz countertop, very difficult to match perfectly, and the repair is absolutely invisible. Not the lowest bid, but worth the price."

JURGEN G on October 2018

"It took a lot of phone tag to finally get the technician to our house, but once here he was efficient and professional and did an amazing job. The chip was in the edge of a white quartz countertop, very difficult to match perfectly, and the repair is absolutely invisible. Not the lowest bid, but worth the price."

JURGEN G on October 2018

Ernie Colegrove Construction LLC

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Ernie Colegrove Construction LLC

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Ernie Colegrove strives to give his customers 100% satisfaction. We offer warranties with our work because we stand behind our work. We have been in business since 1983. Our company has employees that shine and they are well mannered, polite, and respectful. Whatever the customer needs done, we go out of our way to do it.

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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts

No, tiling over painted walls or wallpapered surfaces is generally not recommended. Textured surfaces and paints will affect the adhesive, possibly causing tiles to lift or fall off. Painted walls with a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish are particularly difficult for adding tiles. It’s wise to strip the paint first if you install the tiles to drywall, although it’s still best to opt for a cement backer board.

If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward.

You may be wondering what travertine is. Travertine is a natural stone found in mineral spring deposits and mined from a rock quarry. Manufacturers cut the stone into slabs and then into tiles or pavers.

The stone is tumbled in rubber or plastic-coated barrels to give it a rustic look or brushed with a wire wheel to give it texture. Additionally, polished travertine is finished with glossy sealants. In most cases, holes or pits are filled with color-matched resin, epoxy fillers, cement, or sanded grout.

It’s not a good idea to lay tile and grout on the same day. The adhesive or thin-set that sticks the tiles to the surface needs plenty of time to dry before you can grout. Wait for 24 to 48 hours, depending on moisture levels in the space. The tiles can become misaligned and more prone to damage if you don’t wait.

Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower’s design. You can learn how to install a shower pan liner, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.

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