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Avatar for Penate Home Improvement LLC
Penate Home Improvement LLC
4.9(
150
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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
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Zavala Floors Contractors Inc.
4.8(
143
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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
Plomari General Contractors, LLC
4.6(
540
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Plomari to install porcelain tile in our basement (roughly 900 square feet) and also to renovate a smaller bathroom. We are very happy with the finished work! The team was friendly, timely, efficient and hardworking (even worked some Saturdays to help expedite the process). We hope to work with them again in the future!"
annapolis high school
potomac
annapolis high school
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annapolis high school

+6

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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

"When I contacted JPZ Contracting about my shower stall project, Joe Zajaczkowski immediately responded and came to the house immediately to assess my problem and furnish me with an estimate to do the project. He understood my concerns and came up with a plan to solve my problems. He placed my project as his first priority when he knew I had a slow drip from the water pipes which was causing me some minor flooding. He found the leaking pipe very quickly and reworked the plumbing. He then rebuilt my shower stall by replacing a vinyl shower base with a ceramic tile base. He reworked the existing shower faucets. He bought new tile which matched the existing tile and he used it to artistically rebuild my shower stall, the shower seat and the new ceramic tiled shower floor. His workmanship was outstanding on every leg of the project. He left the work area clean each day by outstanding daily clean-ups. I was very satisfied and pleased with his high quality work and I gained faith in Joe Zataczkowski that he would finish the project to my complete satisfaction."
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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

"We hired Mike last fall to remove wallpaper and paint our kitchen, and a week ago he came back for more of the same. He works alone and does a wonderful job. We experienced very little disruption in using our kitchen because he cleaned up thoroughly after each day's work. I highly recommend him."
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

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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 Construction, LLC., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

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

Here’s another instance of where the answer is you could, but that doesn’t mean you should. Yes, part of the issue is getting the drywall to stay in place on the tiles, and it’s understandable that screws will crack the tiles and cause them to crumble. That’s why it’s a much better idea to screw drywall into studs, not your porcelain or ceramic tile. But aside from issues with attaching the drywall, it’s also about ensuring a smooth application without trapping moisture inside.

The lifespan of tile flooring can vary significantly based on the material and maintenance. Generally, tile flooring can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years, but high-quality, well-maintained ceramic tile can last 75 to 100 years. To achieve a longer lifespan, you should clean the tiles and grout regularly, reseal the grout annually, keep the floor dry, and avoid placing extremely heavy items on it to prevent cracking. Choosing a high-quality tile (Grade 1) will also contribute to its longevity.

For professional labor and materials, it would cost between $6,000 and $28,000 to install 1,000 square feet of Saltillo tile flooring. If that’s out of your budget, you could consider laying the tiles yourself or choosing a less expensive type of flooring. For example, vinyl flooring costs just $2 to $7 per square foot, so for a 1,000-square-foot space, you’d pay $2,000 to $7,000.

Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they’re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don’t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation.

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.

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