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Q: What’s the difference between floor and wall tile?

• <div><p>The difference between floor and wall tiles is that floor tiles generally have higher strength and porosity ratings than wall tiles. Wall tiles are typically weaker and more likely to crack or become damaged under sustained pressure like high foot traffic. </p><p>For this reason, avoid using wall tiles on floors and vice versa.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a moisture barrier under ceramic tile?

• <div><p>When tiling over concrete, you should install an anti-fracture membrane after the concrete has been prepared. The anti-fracture membrane acts as a moisture barrier and should be installed to protect the tiles from moisture which helps maintain their integrity. Often, Ditra, a brand name, is used interchangeably with moisture barrier.</p></div>

Q: Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages&mdash;the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you&rsquo;re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It&rsquo;s a lot more work, it&rsquo;s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

Q: Can you use grout and caulk together?

• <div><p>Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable&mdash;you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn&rsquo;t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.</p></div>

Q: Can you put tile directly on drywall?

• <div><p>Yes, but you should only put tile directly on drywall in smaller areas that don&rsquo;t experience excess moisture. For example, a small kitchen tile backsplash could work, but installing tile directly on the drywall in a bathroom or other chronically damp area is not a good idea. Either way, a cement backer board is a far more reliable solution, as drywall is susceptible to moisture and can warp or cause your tiles to crack.</p></div>

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Last update on February 12, 2023

Reviewed in February 2023
Everyone at Rattigan & Sons was friendly, polite and professional, from initial consultation to the completed work. The installed ceramic tile looks beautiful.
RATTIGAN & Sons Inc. DBA THE HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS
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Reviewed in September 2021
Corey was fast and efficient at redoing my kitchen floor. It looks amazing. He will be rehired when I am ready to tile my bathroom.
Johnson Tiling
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Reviewed in June 2021
Vitaly and his son made quick work of installing a new vinyl tile floor in our kitchen, hall, and bathroom. Vitaly estimated two days and he finished on time, even despite his son getting unexpectedly sick, leaving Vitaly to manage the second day alone. The quality of the work and their...
Superior Floor Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
We had a small job, estimated at 3 hours by the application. Another contractor offered their “ we don’t want the job” price. Gotcha Covered’s price was very reasonable and Phil was available late the same afternoon. The work looks great and the area was cleaned so well that you can’t tell we...
Gotcha Covered Flooring & Interiors
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Reviewed in June 2020
AIP is the best. The firm's work team is professional, friendly, and very interested in working with the client to ensure the bathroom we envisioned became a reality. Couldn't be happier with our experience(s) with AIP. The bathroom was completely renovated; new sink, toilet, tear out the old...
Aging In Place Builders
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Reviewed in May 2018
HWD did a great job. It helped us to select a new door, fitted it to the space, stained the door, and repainted the trim. Tile in entryway was added to cover the gap from the old door. The door is beautiful, great quality, and really enhances the entryway to our house. Zinnia and the carpenter...
Haydenville Woodworking & Design
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Reviewed in March 2017
We couldn't be happier with our experience using CMK Construction for the renovation of our full guest bathroom and half bath! Right from the get-go we received prompt response. Scott responded to my request for a quote immediately by phone and arranged the next day to come out and see the...
CMK Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
I had a very difficult remodel and Trinity Tile their leader and their staff was the bright spot in the whole affair. I can not say enough about how professional they were. Always on time. Always with an outstanding attitude. Their work was flawless! I would hire them again and again and again>...
Trinity Tile And Marble Construction, Corp.
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Reviewed in May 2013
K and B worked on our house for over three months on a project that should have taken about three weeks. When the dust settles it will have cost us about $5000. to repair the damage done by K and B's substandard work and to repair a flat roof they incorrectly installed (on one portion at the...
K & B CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in April 2013
I was blown away at how well it came out. Fred Washburn and his crew are truly the best I have ever seen in this field. It is smoother than any tile floor I have ever walked on. I learned through the contractor that he does staining and stamping of concrete also and since I was so impressed and...
WASHBURN CONCRETE FLOORS INC
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Empire Today - Hartford

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

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Warranties offered

"Empire was amazing - we needed to replace/cover flooring in a room with crumbling tiles and grout. The salesman who first came was knowledgeable and offered many options and we locked in our sale price. It was easy to reschedule when we had a tornado in town and might not have had power the day of the install. Also, the flooring we had signed up for went out of stock in between the order and install time, so they approved for us to have a non-sale flooring to swap out when our time came to install at the sale price! On the day of the actual install, the installer was right on time, and did the whole room in just a few hours, checking in with me along the way with any questions and Sebastian did a beautiful job! We will absolutely be calling Empire again when we need other carpeting or flooring!"

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Prompt response… very professional! I have been without a sink for two weeks, called a few companies and no follow up.. Tejadas was able to fit me in right away.. they were at my home on time and did a great job cutting my granite countertop and positioned my sink to get installed by the plumber… I would definitely hire them again for any future jobs"

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Palacios Home Improvements

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Very personable and kept my home clean as they worked. I would definitely recommend them."

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Response time5 hrs

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"It was great tile work"

Response time2 hrs

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

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Customers say: Terrific value

Kurt Poulin, the owner of Kurt Poulin Flooring has over 32 years of experience in the industry. We can handle everything from hard woods to tile as well as any other flooring needs that you have. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

Response time10 mins

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Sonart Construction Corp.

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

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Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

"David is one of the best tile guys that I have used over the last 30 years of real estate development!"

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VK Professional Tiling

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

"I called Vasiliy on about Sep 2nd not exactly sure, he picked up right away ,been really nice to me and honest , i told him need bathroom floor done he, came same day did estimate told me he will use lifetime materials, that sounded good and i went with him he came on time always, fist thing i liked, then he was really clean , cleaned up at end of job, worked with my time, respectfull, and trustworthy, i had to go to work and i trusted him be alone in my house, came back from work tile was done, then he came for like 30min next day grout, was really pro, had all tools everything A+ would recommend him to Anyone who want job done right and professional and price was great for everything he did
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"Very well. If you use a sink that is not purchased from Pacific Tile (stainless only), be sure it is available early on in the installation process, to ensure it can be installed."

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"100% satisfaction. Stopas flooring LLC did a phenomenal job with the tile in my bathroom. They were professional, completed the work in a timely manner and the communication was unmatched. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stopas Flooring LLC to anyone else."

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Response time9 hrs

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

The difference between floor and wall tiles is that floor tiles generally have higher strength and porosity ratings than wall tiles. Wall tiles are typically weaker and more likely to crack or become damaged under sustained pressure like high foot traffic.

For this reason, avoid using wall tiles on floors and vice versa.

When tiling over concrete, you should install an anti-fracture membrane after the concrete has been prepared. The anti-fracture membrane acts as a moisture barrier and should be installed to protect the tiles from moisture which helps maintain their integrity. Often, Ditra, a brand name, is used interchangeably with moisture barrier.

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable—you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn’t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.

Yes, but you should only put tile directly on drywall in smaller areas that don’t experience excess moisture. For example, a small kitchen tile backsplash could work, but installing tile directly on the drywall in a bathroom or other chronically damp area is not a good idea. Either way, a cement backer board is a far more reliable solution, as drywall is susceptible to moisture and can warp or cause your tiles to crack.

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