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Q: What is the best way to attach ceramic tile?

• <div><p>Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you&rsquo;re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it&rsquo;s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.</p></div>

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: What is the 3/4/5 rule for laying tile?

• <div><p>The rule tells you how to cut tile to install it in a corner. The 3/4/5 rule recommends that you should have 3 feet across on one straight line, four feet on the other perpendicular line, and 5 feet of length from the end of one of the lines to the other. You&rsquo;re making a right triangle with the tile, and the hypotenuse (the line across from where the 3-foot lie and 4-foot line meet) should be 5 feet long. </p></div>

Q: How long do tiles last?

• <div><p>Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.</p></div>

Q: How much is labor to install a bathroom floor?

• <div><p>If you hire a professional to install a new floor, you can expect to pay between $50 and $75 per hour for labor. It takes two days on average to install a new floor as part of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-take-remodel-bathroom.htm">bathroom remodeling project</a>, but your timeline depends on your bathroom&rsquo;s size and layout.</p></div>

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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
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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 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
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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
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Empire Today - Hartford

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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1959

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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!"

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Smith Tile, Flooring, and Renovations

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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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

Response time50 mins

Response rate92%

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"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

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Palacios Home Improvements

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Serving Northfield, 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 Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

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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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Hansen Contracting

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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

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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.

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Sonart Construction Corp.

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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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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!

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ONYX MARBLE & GRANITE

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Serving Northfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Very professional installers. They had to remove old countertops and detach from hand made backsplash tiles. Not a single tile cracked in the process. In store associates very helpful and experienced in the products."

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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

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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."

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you’re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it’s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.

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.

The rule tells you how to cut tile to install it in a corner. The 3/4/5 rule recommends that you should have 3 feet across on one straight line, four feet on the other perpendicular line, and 5 feet of length from the end of one of the lines to the other. You’re making a right triangle with the tile, and the hypotenuse (the line across from where the 3-foot lie and 4-foot line meet) should be 5 feet long.

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.

If you hire a professional to install a new floor, you can expect to pay between $50 and $75 per hour for labor. It takes two days on average to install a new floor as part of a bathroom remodeling project, but your timeline depends on your bathroom’s size and layout.

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