Get matched with top ceramic tile pros in Northfield, MA

Q: Does ceramic tile need to be sealed?

• <div><p>Glazed ceramic tiles don&rsquo;t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.</p></div>

Q: Is outdoor ceramic tile more expensive than porcelain pavers?

• <div><p>Ceramic tile can be slightly less expensive than porcelain pavers. You can find outdoor ceramic tile for as little as <b>$1 per square foot</b>, but high-end options tend to cost the same as porcelain.</p></div>

Q: Should grout be lighter or darker than the tile?

• <div><p>The grout shade you choose comes down to personal taste and preference. A darker grout will give you a more dramatic and noticeable contrast with the tile around it; however, lighter grout helps create a more uniform look when blending the colors together. Additionally, a darker grout combined with a patterned tile could be overwhelming to the eye, while lighter grout makes the pattern stand out as the main focus.</p></div>

Q: What is the labor cost of tile laying?

• <div><p>If you hire a professional to lay tile, you can expect to pay <b>$3 to $15 per square foot </b>for labor. For a 100-square-foot tiling project, that would equal <b>$30 to $150</b> in labor. These costs may increase if you need extra services (such as tile removal, wall repair, or waterproofing). For example, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-average-cost-remove-ceramic-tile.htm">tile removal costs</a> an additional <b>$2 to $7 per square foot</b>.</p></div>

Q: How do you finish the edges of a tiled hearth?

• <div><p>If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren&rsquo;t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You&rsquo;d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward. </p></div>

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your ceramic tile service project in Northfield, MA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Ceramic Tile Service pros in Northfield, MA

*The Angi rating for Ceramic Tile Service companies in Northfield, MA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Ceramic Tile Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Ceramic Tile Service companies in Northfield, MA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Ceramic Tile Service needs.

Last update on January 08, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
We got our two bathrooms remodel, We told chris and the team our ideas and what we wanted, they put the plan together, it turned out completely beautiful, more than what we expected, from start to finish the job was perfect as they explained and also a quick service, recommended to anyone...
A to Z Construction and Waterproofing LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2024
Peter and his staff were amazing to work with for restoration of our 100 year old farmhouse. We brought the kitchen down to studs, and love our new custom design. They also did our roof, siding repairs, and hired a painter. When we thought we were done, we realized that we needed to take our...
Fall Town Properties Llc
Request a quote
Reviewed in April 2022
The process was painless. The gentlemen who did the work were very personable and professional. The floor came out beautifully. I would definitely hire this company again for any flooring needs I had
Karpet Partners, Inc.
Request a quote
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
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2021
Employees were punctual and worked through until the job was done. They were thorough and picked up after The work was finished. We were pleased with their work. I will be hiring them in the future. Chevy kept us informed of every step during the process. He removed two layers of roof tiles and...
Chevy's Construction
Request a quote
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
Request a quote
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
Request a quote
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
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2016
They responded to my call immediately, even stopped by that day to quote the job. Their price was excellent, very very little dust. They went above and beyond. So good that I immediately hired them to install tile in the back half of the house.
Dias Hardwood Floors
Request a quote
Reviewed in July 2016
Demolished and installed ceramic tile throughout (kitchen, pantry, laundry, bathrooms, closets) in the time and for the price specified. We hired him again to demolish and install shower floor. Communication, cleanliness and calibre of his work is to perfection! I highly recommend BP to anyone!
B P Handyman Services
Request a quote

Find Ceramic tile pros in Northfield

Empire Today - Hartford

3.9(

174

)

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The salesperson that came to show me samples was Al, he was courteous, prompt and very professional. I was very happy with the floors, I just think Empire is way too expensive!"

17 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Request Quote

Smith Tile, Flooring, and Renovations

5.0(

)

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Such a pleasure to work with and very down to earth. Finished tile job was top notch!"

Response time50 mins

Response rate92%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Request Quote

Tejada's Remodeling Inc

4.8(

)

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"

Response time1 day

13 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by82%of homeowners

Request Quote

Palacios Home Improvements

4.9(

)

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

+42

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

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

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Request Quote

Hansen Contracting

New to Angi

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Hansen Contracting has more than 25 years of experience for all of your contracting needs. We specialize in new residential construction as well as general home remodeling.

Request Quote

Sonart Construction Corp.

2.3(

)

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Request Quote

ONYX MARBLE & GRANITE

4.9(

206

)

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job on the on the installation. The cabinets we have are not level so they compensated for that and installed a great product. They carefully went through the options during the buying process and were knowledgeable to what we were looking for."

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Northfield, 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!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

Request Quote

...

Showing 1-10 of 80

Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Glazed ceramic tiles don’t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.

Ceramic tile can be slightly less expensive than porcelain pavers. You can find outdoor ceramic tile for as little as $1 per square foot, but high-end options tend to cost the same as porcelain.

The grout shade you choose comes down to personal taste and preference. A darker grout will give you a more dramatic and noticeable contrast with the tile around it; however, lighter grout helps create a more uniform look when blending the colors together. Additionally, a darker grout combined with a patterned tile could be overwhelming to the eye, while lighter grout makes the pattern stand out as the main focus.

If you hire a professional to lay tile, you can expect to pay $3 to $15 per square foot for labor. For a 100-square-foot tiling project, that would equal $30 to $150 in labor. These costs may increase if you need extra services (such as tile removal, wall repair, or waterproofing). For example, tile removal costs an additional $2 to $7 per square foot.

If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward.

The Northfield, MA homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

Taylor Freitas
•
May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
How Much Does Ceramic Tile Installation Cost? [2026 Data]
Whether it’s on your floor, walls, or shower, ceramic tile can add style to your space. So, how much does ceramic tile installation cost? Let’s break it down.
Alison Kasch
•
May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
How Much Does Tile Repair Cost? [2026 Data]
Damaged tiles should be fixed right away. In this guide, find out all of the different factors that affect your tile repair cost.
Rachel Presser
•
May 22, 2026May 22, 2026
The 9 Best Types of Tile—and Where to Use Them
Not sure which types of tile would be best for your renovation project? We'll show you nine popular types of tile along with their benefits and downsides.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
•
Apr 10, 2026Apr 10, 2026
How to Cut Tile Step by Step
Need to install a backsplash or repair that shower surround? Use this guide on how to cut tile using affordable tools that are easy to use.
Samantha Hawrylack
•
Apr 9, 2026Apr 9, 2026
What Is Mosaic Tile?: Everything You Need to Know
You can use mosaic tiles throughout your home, whether you’re interested in mosaic flooring or a mosaic tile shower. Keep reading to learn what is mosaic tile and more.
Jenna Jonaitis
•
Apr 10, 2026Apr 10, 2026
What Is the Best Tile for Bathroom Floors?
Looking for new bathroom tile to freshen up your space? Use this guide to find the best tile for your bathroom floor for appearance, longevity, and durability.