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Avatar for Welliz Contractors, Inc.
Welliz Contractors, Inc.
4.7(
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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 Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Welliz Contractors to prepare my rental property in Melrose after a tenant move-out. They handled painting, cleaning, and a variety of repairs throughout the unit. The work was completed professionally and on schedule, and the attention to detail was impressive. The apartment looked refreshed and move-in ready when they finished. Communication was excellent throughout the project, they were reliable, and the pricing was fair. As a property owner, it’s important to have contractors you can trust, and Welliz Contractors delivered quality work with no hassle. I would definitely hire them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for dependable painting, repair, and cleaning services."
Welliz Contractors, Inc.
Welliz Contractors, Inc.
Welliz Contractors, Inc.
Welliz Contractors, Inc.
Welliz Contractors, Inc.

+20

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Garcia Tile Installation
4.8(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Cruz and his crew to install a backsplash in our kitchen. They did a great job and got the job done in the estimated time as well as with the correct amount of materials they had us buy for the job. Very friendly and clean crew. We will definitely be using them again if we have any other tiling needs and I have already sent a few people with tiling needs the contact information. Wish I could post the before and after photos, wonderful job!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Claudio Painting and Home Improvement, Inc.
4.9(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Claudio is a terrific painter and contractor. His workmanship is top notch. His prices are reasonable. His communication and customer service are second to none. He is prompt and efficient and takes great care to protect furniture and floors from drips or overspray. He is also flexible. I scheduled him to paint my new garage doors and had to cancel that work when the installer was late with the installation. Claudio returned as soon as the doors were in to paint them. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and am recommending Claudio to everyone I know."
Response time12 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Louis Zottola Tile and Marble Contractors
4.6(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lou is a knowledgeable and easy-to-deal-with professional who installed tiles in your basement room. He completed the work on time and did quality work. We would definitely work with him again in the future."
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 Shower
 Shower
 Bathroom
 Bathroom

+76

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Craft Design Group LLC
5.0(
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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 Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Expertly installed new kitchen tile floor and backsplashes. Gave great suggestions and advive. Very couteous on time was there when he said he would be. Quality of his work is outstanding."
Tile work
Tile work
All types of tile design
Shower work
Tile work

+4

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boston Sunshine Floors Inc
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our unusual request of installing commerical grade vinyl floor tiles in a residential space was easily handled by the Boston Sunshine team. The turnaround was very quick and the floors look amazing. Highly recommend!"
Hardwood floors
Hardwood floors
Hardwood floors
Hardwood floors
ceramic tile

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Technically, you can start tiling in a corner and work your way out. However, it's not traditionally how tiling is done. Instead, work from the bottom middle of the wall. Tile out the entire row with whole tiles before moving on to the next row. Once you finish installing all of the whole tiles, then you focus on tiling the corners.

Per the International Code Council, walk-in shower floors should have a minimum slope of 1/4-inch per foot (or a 2% slope) towards the drain. The slope should be no steeper than 1/2-inch per foot (or a 4% slope). This helps safely direct water into the drain rather than all over your bathroom.

To make a bathroom look bigger, choose light-colored, medium- to large-format tiles. Light colors such as white, cream, or light gray make a space feel more open, while dark colors, busy patterns, and small tiles can make a bathroom feel smaller. It may seem counterintuitive, but small tiles can shrink a room visually due to the increased number of grout lines. Using medium- to large-format tiles creates a more seamless look. For the best effect, pair your light-colored tiles with a matching or similarly colored grout. This minimizes the grid-like pattern and gives the floor and walls a more continuous, uninterrupted appearance, helping the room feel significantly larger.

On average, tiling a bathroom involves about 12 hours of labor, usually spread over two to three days to accommodate prep work and curing times. A professional tiler can often complete the installation in 6 to 8 hours, whereas a DIYer might take 10 to 16 hours. The total project time is influenced by factors like the bathroom layout, tile type, and necessary prep work, such as removing old tile. The process includes specific timelines for different areas; for example, tiling a floor takes about six hours, while a shower area can take six to ten hours. It is essential to allow for adequate curing time—typically 24 hours each—for the mortar, grout, and caulk, which is why the project extends over several days.

Once cracks appear, it is hard to stop tiles from cracking more. If the cause of the problem is improper subflooring, underlying concrete, improper tile joint sizes, mold growth, or structural issues, the only way to stop floor tiles from cracking is to redo the entire floor, fixing the underlying issues first. If cracks occur after impact damage, hiring a professional tile contractor to replace the cracked tiles, fix loose floor tiles, and restore the grout around them can prevent further damage. It is also important to keep your tile and grout clean and maintained to prolong its life.

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