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Avatar for Welliz Contractors, Inc.
Welliz Contractors, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Melrose, 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(
24
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Serving Melrose, 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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+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Velasco Tile Inc.
5.0(
14
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
Louis Zottola Tile and Marble Contractors
4.6(
67
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hi All! If you need a tile project look no further than Lou. He was quick to provide a quote and dependable with his services. Lou completed a tile project in my kitchen with new subway tile backsplash. He provided different options and suggestions with the project. All was completed in one day with a return for the final grout work one day later. I would highly recommend him for any project!"
 Shower
 Shower
 Shower
 Bathroom
 Bathroom

+76

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Boston Sunshine Floors Inc
5.0(
14
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honestly - such a great experience. Vlad responded to my request within 30 minutes and was able to come over to give an estimate the next business day. He also was able to complete schedule the installation within one week . I shopped around and received several other quotes. The two other quotes were double the price and double the wait time. We were EXTREMELY pleased with the final result. They actually went above and beyond and did a few things that were not included within the original estimate (which they didnâ t charge us for). 10/10 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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Mario's Tile Construction
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mario?s work is undoubtedly the best there is when it comes to tile installation. The precision and perfection with each cut and final look was exactly what we hoped for. Would definitely hire again."
Bathroom remodeling
Response time50 mins
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Affordable Home Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Affordable Home Construction. They are professional, prompt, skilled and so easy to work with. We were so happy with our kitchen tile install, that we hired them to also tile the bathroom floor and walls too. The other huge bonus is that their prices are so reasonable. The first contractor who gave us an estimate came in double the price that Perry Luke was able to give us. And the workmanship was top notch, so no trade off here. We are so pleased all around and will definitely hire them again in the future if we have a need."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
JKN General Construction
5.0(
15
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Serving Melrose, 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"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%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.

Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they’re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they’ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.

Flooring transition strips can be secured to the subfloor using glue, nails, or screws. For a more secure installation, especially in high-traffic areas, using screws or nails is recommended as it reduces the risk of slippage. However, if aesthetic appeal is a priority, glue provides a cleaner, more seamless finish without any visible holes or screw heads.

As long as you follow the instructions on your peel-and-stick tile packaging, it should not damage your walls. A possible instance when you may accidentally damage your walls is if you install tiles improperly using additional adhesives that aren’t recommended.

Also, you can damage your walls if you’re not careful when removing tile. For example, you could accidentally make holes in the drywall with a paint scraper if you don’t heat the adhesive long enough before trying to pry it off.

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

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