Do I need to remove old grout before installing new tile?

• <div><p>No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">grout is clean</a>, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.</p></div>

Where do you start tiling a hearth?

• <div><p>It’s easiest to start from an edge as it gives you a straight line. A problem may arise if your edge doesn’t line up perfectly, in which case it’s best to start from the center. Some think that starting tile from the center adds a focal point in the center of the hearth. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2016
Did job went well. Ryan and his crew are very professional while handling their business. It all came out great. They cleaned up well after the job was complete.
Too The Nines
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Reviewed in November 2009
The carpet cleaning went very well and was completed to my satisfaction. The crew showed a great deal of professionalism and care in performing their service. The grout cleaning for the ceramic floors was truly impressive in its outcome. I wish I done it sooner. The kitchen floor looked new...
Clean As A Whistle Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
Overall, Painters and Associates did a great job. They were eager to get started and stuck with the estimate that was provided. They were also easy to work with and the quality of their finished product is excellent.
Builders & Painters Associates
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Reviewed in April 2012
I requested a quote. Quote was prompt, work authorized, and work completed in very timely manner.
Heberts Home Repairs
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Reviewed in April 2011
Michael Sarver did a great job. He showed up on time, cleaned up all of his work space, and gave me a great price. I'd gotten several quotes for the job. AND he was insured. Several guys came out with either no insurance, or very low insurance. He is a second generation tile craftsman; his...
Sarver Tile Co
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Reviewed in June 2012
Surprisingly well considering my house is about 50 yrs old..they took everything in stride when my things came up that they were not expecting.. like floor joists that didn't meet up when they tore down the wall. but they fixed them. I had used them before to build a sun room and i will use them...
R & S Construction Management SVC LLC
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Reviewed in October 2010
I received several bids to remodel both of my small bathrooms. Invest in your Kitchen came in quite a bit lower than the other bids so I gave them a shot at it. Harvey and his crew are very professional and perform great work while minimizing costs but maintaining quality. He even had several...
Invest In Your Kitchen & Bath, TDG Construction
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Reviewed in May 2012
As this was a comparatively complex project with Ed coordinating several other contractors, it took several weeks to complete. As well as keeping his work area neat, Ed and his crew always cleaned up at the end of the day. The inconvenience was well planned to be as little as possible. Ed and...
Ed Chachere Construction Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
Trosclair Small Construction is a good guy to work with. He is very responsive. You tell him what you want and he can envision it. He makes recommendations about what will work and what is not going to work and he just keeps busy. He is dependable; works seven days a week. He has an old-time way...
Trosclair Small Construction
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Reviewed in August 2016
The bathrooms are magnificent because of Mr. Vavasseur. Everyone that has seen them has said that the work is perfectly done and the best marble installation job that they have ever seen. What Mr. Vavasseur did in those bathrooms is breathtaking. I was impressed with his professionalism,...
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My name is Joe Laprairie. I've been self-employed the last 27 years. I've done many trades involving anything to do with homes. Some examples are electrical, plumbing, sheetrock repair, tiling, flooring , painting and any other maintenance related issues. Free Estimates. Call anytime Thank You, Joe

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Custom carpentry & construction services, with over 30 years experience. Master carpenter with completed projects such as custom built walk-in showers, man cave bar area, kitchen cabinets & remodels, roofing, and about any piece of furniture you can imagine. References available, free estimates. We can guarantee our prices are unbeatable and our work is unmatched!

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Hello and welcome. At Stroderds Home Improvement Specialist LLC we are a family owned and operated company specializing in many things such as: Roofing, flooring and custom showers, additions, remodels, and so much more! We would love to make you part of our family and look forward to doing business with y'all.

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We are a growing multifaceted home renovation group with a focal point of hardwood, laminate, carpet, and tile installation. We also provide custom bathroom tiling as well as both granite and marble fabrication for countertops. We have been operating since 2016 with under the guidance of 40+ years of experience. Punctuality, efficienc, and professionalism are pillars of our performance. Our motto is being in the the place at the right time, ready to concentrate. We look forward to serving you with your future flooring needs.

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All-Star Exterior

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Pressure Washing, painting, fence repair and staining, painting, landscaping, tile

We are a handyman service, so we basically can do anything you need us to do! Pressure Washing, Painting, Lawn Care, any Carpentry work from hanging Sheet Rock in small rooms to fixing patches on walls. We also do Tile and Wood Flooring. We take pride in our work and have 25 years of experience. No job is to small or big. Give Jeremy or David a call today for your free estimate. We will be happy to assist in all your handyman needs!!!

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Caliber Flooring

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Caliber Flooring is located in Central City, Louisiana. Caliber Flooring was formed when two cousins Jason LeSage & Josh Dunham joined forces after 20 years of experience in the flooring industry. Caliber Flooring offers a showroom with a wide range of products to choose from. We are committed to excellent customer service, and quality installation. We welcome the homeowners that want to DIY, and also the designer or contractor to have a place to bring their clients. We are here to help you customize your home with new flooring, fireplace accents, backsplashes, custom showers, patios, pool areas and more!

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Tiling over your existing backsplash is possible with the right materials and preparation. To do this, the existing backsplash must be clean and free of damage. If you’re installing the new tiles with thinset mortar, the thinset will fill in the existing grout lines as you go, so there won’t be any low spots. If you’re installing a peel and stick tile backsplash, you’ll need to add grout to the existing grout lines first to create a level surface.

If you’re out of spacers for your tile installation, you can use pennies. Each time you place a tile, stick the pennies around the edges (on the sides and the corners). Like working with spacers, you’ll want the same amount of space around each tile before they set.

You can, in theory, tile your fireplace hearth with most tiles. However just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. For example, it’s much better to use unglazed tiles because glazed tiles are more resistant to cracking under extreme heat. Porcelain is more heat-resistant than ceramic, but you can still design the hearth as you like by putting the most heat-resistant tiles directly under the fire and, if it matches your style, add more decorative tiles further from the center of the fire.

No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the grout is clean, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.

It’s easiest to start from an edge as it gives you a straight line. A problem may arise if your edge doesn’t line up perfectly, in which case it’s best to start from the center. Some think that starting tile from the center adds a focal point in the center of the hearth.

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