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Avatar for Penate Home Improvement LLC
Penate Home Improvement LLC
4.9(
151
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Received exceptional service by Ronal and his team. Not only was the work done well, he was very attentive and conscientious about ensuring the tile design was the way I wanted it. Every day his team also left the work area very clean so I could use portions of the space even while the work was being done. Highly recommend!"
Full bathroom remodeling
Full bathroom remodeling
Full bathroom remodeling
Full bathroom remodeling
Full bathroom remodeling

+16

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Zavala Floors Contractors Inc.
Zavala Floors Contractors Inc.
4.8(
144
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"William put up a kitchen backsplash for us with ceramic tile. He is a professional who knew how to put up the tile expertly. He was able to complete the project in a quick time. Thank you William"
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+107

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
JPZ Contracting, LLC
4.8(
33
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is prompt, efficient, neat, polite, very well-spoken and well-mannered. He re-glued several floor tiles and re-grouted the master bath and hall bath floors and shower stalls and bath tubs. He also applied new sealer to protect against water leakage. We are very pleased with the job and we plan to use JPZ Contracting again. The work was very well done, and the way Joe presents himself in such a polite and professional way is important to me as a client."
 Befor
Bathrooms
Laundry
Large bath and a Kitchen
After

+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for D & H Demolition, LLC
D & H Demolition, LLC
5.0(
11
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought a home built before 1978 and found that there was some asbestos floor tile in the basement. I reached out to D&H Demolition and they immediately came out to take a look at the project and provided a free estimate. They were very helpful and answered all my questions which made me feel a lot safer about the situation. I hired them and they took care of the work the very next day! Overall I was very pleased with their price and quality of work. Highly recommend!"
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+9

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Abbyart Decorative Painting
Abbyart Decorative Painting
4.8(
62
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike from Abbyart did the interior painting for an 1100 sq ft condo (primer and 2 coats of painting), painted my oak kitchen cabinets white and completed backsplash tiling for the kitchen. Mike was also was kind enough to install my kitchen appliances for me (the store told me installation was included but the delivery people did not install anything). Mike took on extra work and was willing to do this without charging me. He is kind and very detail-oriented. He would not say the job was finished, until he was satisfied that everything was done correctly."
Fireplace Wall
Support Pillar
Fireplace Accent
Master Bath Faux Marble
Master Bath Faux Marble

+8

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Sassone Carpentry Mid Atlantic LLC
Sassone Carpentry Mid Atlantic LLC
5.0(
10
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install+1 more

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Kitchen
Kitchen before
Deck Rebuild
Before
Framing

+16

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Empire Today - Baltimore
Empire Today - Baltimore
3.8(
595
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The two installers did a wonderful job including tile placement with grout, matching wood liners to the counters, and cleaning up afterwards. They explained what they were doing and did an excellent job. The sales representative was informative, but I wanted more choices. He was patient with my decision making. We are totally happy with our kitchen floor."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

159 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Dream General Contractors, LLC
Dream General Contractors, LLC
4.2(
28
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Tile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dream General Contractors did an EXCELLENT job on carpeting my basement! I was so pleased with the finished project. What an awesome experience I had with them. They came on time, moved the furniture, did a professional beautiful carpet installation job, replaced the furniture, cleaned up the work area, used a vacuum cleaner to go over the carpet, and overall were the best! I would highly recommend this company to my friends and to anyone reading this review. Outstanding work!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ALC Construction, LLC
ALC Construction, LLC
5.0(
9
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ALC did a fabulous job. We went from having a tiny, very old style bathroom to a real master bathroom. That meant moving a wall, putting in a new subfloor and tile, removing a shower stall and putting in a tub, and putting in a vanity. It also meant new lighting. We couldn't be more pleased. Anthony and Scott are dependable, thorough, and meticulous. We highly recommend them."
Painting bedroom
Building butcher block countertop for a office des
Butcher block desk
Newly built hand railing and supports
Newly built custom fence

+39

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation FAQs, answered by experts

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

How long painted tiles last ultimately comes down to the quality of the paint job and how much wear and tear the tiles get. It’s possible the paint job will only last about six months if the tiles are in a high-traffic area and they weren’t properly cleaned, sanded, and primed prior to painting and sealing. Well-painted tiles in a low-traffic area should last at least a year.

The process takes two to four days, depending on the size of the area and your experience level. The first day involves assessing and prepping the existing tile, while the second day is for laying the new tile. This may take longer in complex areas. After letting the adhesive dry for 24 hours, grouting and sealing can be completed on day three. For larger projects or intricate tile patterns, expect the timeline to stretch a bit longer. Also, proper drying time between steps is essential for long-lasting results, which extends the project’s time.

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.

A cement backer board is not needed for laying tile on concrete. Sometimes referred to as a cementitious backer unit, or CBU, backer board should be used if the subfloor is plywood or OSB. The backer board provides a base on which to install the tiles that isn’t as likely to be damaged by any accidental water seepage as natural materials would be.

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