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Q: Can I cut tile without a wet saw?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you&rsquo;re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.</p></div>

Q: What lasts longer: tile or laminate?

• <div><p>Tile will almost always last longer than laminate flooring, regardless of the type of tile installed. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-you-should-choose-tile-your-remodel.htm">Porcelain tile </a>can last for 75 years or more with proper care, and even less durable ceramic tile will last for 60 years or more, provided they&rsquo;re installed by a tile professional. On the other hand, laminate flooring has an average lifespan of around 20 years, and you might only get 10 to 15 years out of low-cost laminate flooring. As such, tile will add far more value to your home than laminate.</p></div>

Q: What tool do you use to score tiles?

• <div><p>There are a few different tools you can use to score tiles. Manual tile cutters or tile scribes work well for scoring in straight lines. Tile nippers are one of the best options for scoring because they can make small and irregular cuts that larger tools may not be able to handle.</p></div>

Q: How many shower niches do I need?

• <div><p>The number of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/your-tile-shower-needs-niche.htm">shower niches you need</a> (or want) depends on the size of the shower and how many bathroom products you plan on storing. If you keep it simple with just soap and shampoo, the one shower niche will probably do the trick. But if you&rsquo;re adding scrubs and soaks, you may need to think about installing two or more.</p></div>

Q: Can you tile over existing tiles in a bathroom?

• <div><p>Yes, you can tile over existing tiles in a bathroom, but it is not always recommended. For this method to be successful, the original tile surface must be clean, flat, and free of damage such as cracks, unevenness, mold, or mildew. While tiling over existing tiles can save time and money, there are potential drawbacks. The new adhesive may not bond properly, and the process adds extra weight to the wall or floor. Additionally, the increased height of the surface could interfere with door clearances. For the best and most durable results, removing the old tiles before installing new ones is generally the better option.</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

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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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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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%

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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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"José arrived and immediately got to repair my counter had scratches and nicks. Work was very satisfactory and cleanup was not my problem! They left everything super clean, I’d hire them to reseal my granite counter!"

Response time1 day

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Recommended by82%of homeowners

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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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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."

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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

Yes, it’s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you’re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.

Tile will almost always last longer than laminate flooring, regardless of the type of tile installed. Porcelain tile can last for 75 years or more with proper care, and even less durable ceramic tile will last for 60 years or more, provided they’re installed by a tile professional. On the other hand, laminate flooring has an average lifespan of around 20 years, and you might only get 10 to 15 years out of low-cost laminate flooring. As such, tile will add far more value to your home than laminate.

There are a few different tools you can use to score tiles. Manual tile cutters or tile scribes work well for scoring in straight lines. Tile nippers are one of the best options for scoring because they can make small and irregular cuts that larger tools may not be able to handle.

The number of shower niches you need (or want) depends on the size of the shower and how many bathroom products you plan on storing. If you keep it simple with just soap and shampoo, the one shower niche will probably do the trick. But if you’re adding scrubs and soaks, you may need to think about installing two or more.

Yes, you can tile over existing tiles in a bathroom, but it is not always recommended. For this method to be successful, the original tile surface must be clean, flat, and free of damage such as cracks, unevenness, mold, or mildew. While tiling over existing tiles can save time and money, there are potential drawbacks. The new adhesive may not bond properly, and the process adds extra weight to the wall or floor. Additionally, the increased height of the surface could interfere with door clearances. For the best and most durable results, removing the old tiles before installing new ones is generally the better option.

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