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RJ Services Inc.
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Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very happy with our kitchen backsplash install! When I first inquired, Rich came out same day to check out the space and take measurements. He was timely, did great work, and I plan on hiring him to do some bathroom floor tile next!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Flávius
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Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Flavors did and outstanding job fixed our badly botched tile work in our bathroom. He is very detailed oriented and you would even know he was there when the job is complete. He is very neat and cleans throughout the project. If anyone would like to be completely satisfied hire Flavius Tile. You won't be sorry.."
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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!"
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Testa Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They did excellent work for me, fixing some of the previous subpar work. Really quick and professional. I would definitely recommend Testa Home to anyone needing work done."
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Custom pine plank accent wall with custom color
New modern farmhouse bedroom

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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Complete Tile Work
3.9(
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Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Ornel and Al did a great job and I am very pleased with the outcome. The tile was placed too closely to the electrical outlets and someone had to use a dremel to file the tile so the outlets could be installed, which was a pain. Ornel installed a 3 mural tile over my stove and took great care with the spacing and placement of that. I would hire them again!"
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Bathroom updated
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Straight Line Design
3.8(
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Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend done a few projects with them and work has came out top tier. Last project was an apartment full renovation and it came out stunning. They are my go to when I want the project done right."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Like any painted surface, tile paint can peel and chip over time. However, tile paint can become especially susceptible to peeling during periods of high humidity. Other sources of excess moisture will also cause tile paint to peel faster than normal. And if the tiles are in a high-traffic area, like the entryway floor, tile paint will chip and peel faster.

Yes, but you should only put tile directly on drywall in smaller areas that don’t experience excess moisture. For example, a small kitchen tile backsplash could work, but installing tile directly on the drywall in a bathroom or other chronically damp area is not a good idea. Either way, a cement backer board is a far more reliable solution, as drywall is susceptible to moisture and can warp or cause your tiles to crack.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

Lack of durability is the most significant downside of painting tile. However, a painted tile backsplash doesn't see the same kind of action as, say, painted flooring tiles. For backsplashes, the durability of the finish is crucial because they often require cleaning. However, you can minimize the durability problem by using mild cleaners and water on the painted surfaces.

The best trowel for penny tile is a 3/16-inch-by-5/32-inch V-notch trowel. Because of the small size of the penny tile, you want a trowel with small notches that can lay a thin layer of mortar on the surface you’re tiling. If the notches are too wide, you risk applying too thick of a layer of mortar, and it can squeeze out between the penny tiles.

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