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Velasco Tile Inc.
5.0(
14
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Serving Somerville, 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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Mario's Tile Construction
5.0(
15
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Serving Somerville, 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%
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Serving Somerville, 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"
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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D & R Construction
4.7(
31
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"D&R were great. They did an excellent job with this project, and the floor and walls looked like new, seamless connections and fine finish work. They installed a floor that would allow water to drain beneath the floor to avoid future damage. I was very satisfied and have had no leaks since this work was done."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Veronica's Home Improvement and Renovations
5.0(
10
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional, installed everything as we asked. Tiles came out beautiful we were extremely happy with the sink,new mirror and toilet installed, Kevin was very efficient made sure we loved everything and we were happy with his service. Kept in touch with us had our bathroom done quickly but took his time to make sure all looked good and worked good. I would definitely refer Kevin to anyone looking for professional service"
Tile Work
Burlington bathroom
Burlington bathroom
Woburn bathroom
Woburn bathroom

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Terry's Home Improvement
4.6(
28
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I called terry to see if my counter could be raise as my new dishwasher would not fit where my old one was. I was told I had to either cut the floor or do the counter over He said it would be a lot of work as I have tile that would have to be cut. He then asked if he could try something and guess what he got my dishwasher in with no cutting that the other guy said I had to do. Terry and Dave are the best. Thank you"
Wood sash
Wood sash
Right window glass replaced
After
Deck repair

+18

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house needed to be repaired from a huge fire. I was looking for a GC that has extensive knowledge of fire damage. After multiple quotes, I chose WS Builders because the owner was very professional and knew what he was talking about. Wladimir assisted me from beginning to end. We gutted the whole house and replace all the electricity. This was a big project and it was necessary to find a GC who had previous experience in rebuilding a house damaged by fire. I am very please with Wladimir's work ethic and professionalism. He had a quick turnaround and communicated thoroughly to ensure that I fully understand what was going on during the project. I recommend using him if you are looking for somebody with years of experience. Regardless of what job it is, he has the subcontractors to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

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.

Ideally, you should remove tile before installing hardwood floors, but there are good reasons not to. Removing stubborn tile can be a labor-intensive job that adds days to the project. The subfloor beneath the tiles could also be damaged during the process, meaning you’d have to repair the subfloor before installing the new hardwood floor. 

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Yes, unfortunately, it is normal for wall and floor tiles to crack, especially when you drop heavy items on tiled floors or place heavy objects on them. Tiles are also more susceptible to cracking when ceramic tiles designed for walls are installed on floors, as these are often not strong enough to handle heavy loads from foot traffic and furniture. Similarly, tiles that are installed incorrectly, lack adequate subflooring, or have other installation problems are prone to cracking. To avoid these problems and the inevitable repair and replacement costs they bring, always hire a professional for tile work and follow best practices for installation.

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