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Avatar for Velasco Tile Inc.
Velasco Tile Inc.
5.0(
14
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely amazing job. On time, good craftsmanship. He knows what he is doing. The installed tile walls are square and plumb. I will hire him again to tile my other bathroom"
Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Sharka Construction
4.9(
88
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ari does amazing work!! He upgraded our half bath upstairs to a full bath with a beautiful new shower. After that he redid our entire main bathroom, awesome tile work. Not only is Ari?s work great with the big projects he is also extremely helpful with countless small jobs. He just finished all new doors with new frames for entire house, beautiful. Great communicator, Ari is always honest and straight forward with budget conversations."
Full Bath reno - Boston
Original bathroom
Kitchen re-design
Kitchen before
Bedroom accent wall detail

+9

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Boston Sunshine Floors Inc
5.0(
14
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Serving Cambridge, 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 rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mario's Tile Construction
5.0(
15
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Really happy with our tile installation. Mario was easy to work with and was very communicative throughout. Charged a fair price and paid great attention to detail. Project looks fantastic. He finished on time and kept everything neat. Would definitely recommend Mario for any projects."
Bathroom remodeling
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
JKN General Construction
5.0(
15
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jean did great job explaining what we needed to repair and we knew it is only a temporary fix of our bathroom tile. It buys us time until we can do a full remodel we are not ready for. They completed the project in two days allowing us to get back to using the shower in quick time. Would hire again. Reasonable price all things considered these days"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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D Alba Construction Inc
4.9(
23
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were renovating a small bathroom by ourselves and selected beautiful large format tiles for the shower. They are 3 ft x 3 ft Porcelain and were beyond our capability to install them. We spoke with three contractors to handle the installation and selected D Alba Construction based upon 1) The rapid response and ability to start the job quickly, 2) The attention to details during discussions of various options, 3) Their emphasis regarding quality and customer satisfaction, and 4) A fair price We could not be happier. From the prep-work to ensure the job wouldn't mess up the rest of the house, and the application of waterproofing material that I had overlooked, to the final cleanup, they were professional and extremely competent. The installation was perfect, as was the follow-on job of plaster work to blend in the walls and ceiling surfaces with the newly placed tiles. We will definitely use them again and are already having conceptual discussions for bigger projects in the Fall."
Replace carpet
Bathroom remodelation
Cabinet installation
Bathroom remodelation
Change of floor

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Majestic Tile
4.7(
31
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This was a redo project due to a flood. Renato and team were fantastic. I have the most perfect herringbone floor that I love so much!!! They’re professional, meticulous and cared so much about my property. I will be hiring Renato and team for all my future projects. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to have hardwood or tile floors installed. It’s very difficult to find a good contractor who is honest and trustworthy. I’ve received so many compliments on my floors from my neighbors and fridnds. Forever indebted to Renato and team!!!👏 My Reno is not yet complete, I’ll upload better photos once the job is done."
Home Theater Carpet
Home Theater Carpet
Carpet Runner Repair
Carpet Stair
Carpet Patching Repair

+5

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, it is better to cut tile wet when using a fast-moving wet saw to reduce dust and chipping. However, tile can be cut dry when using just about any cutting tool. Dry cutting will result in a bigger mess and may increase the risk of chipping or cracking, but if you’re just making small cuts, dry cutting is a safe and viable option. Cutting dry also means you can apply tile grout sooner, so it’s better for rushed projects.

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.

There are several different products that allow underwater repair. Pool putty can help repair chips, cracks, and loose tiles without draining your pool, but it should only be used for a temporary fix. Certain two-part epoxy adhesives will cure underwater, too. That said, while it is technically possible to fix pool tiles underwater, it is usually not ideal, depending on the depth of your pool. You will still have to reach the tile, which means you might have to dive and make the repair while submerged.

You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it’s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it’s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface. 

Installing kitchen countertop tiles on a mold and moisture-resistant cement backer board is one of the best options. When fitted correctly on top of a plywood base, it’s stable and long-lasting. Old-fashioned cement board is economical, cuts neatly and easily with a circular or jigsaw, and screws into plywood without any difficulty.

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