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

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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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!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Zavala Floors Contractors Inc.
4.8(
141
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had tiles that had come loose due to improper installation (by someone else). William remove that tile and hardy board to clean up the bad installation. He put down a new membrane and tile. He even found a new tile that matched the old ones. Great job!"
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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

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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!"
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+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
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+19

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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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

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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%
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Abbyart Decorative Painting
4.8(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

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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
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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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Vision Home Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
9
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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 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used Tyler and his team for two projects over the last couple years and I will never use someone else. They did a tile backsplash in the kitchen and most recently a bathroom remodel. Tyler is professional, punctual and fair. The work is top notch and no detail is too small. Tyler and team make the process stress free with their ability to trouble shoot complexities and communicate. They take care to protect and maintain the cleanliness of your home through the entire project."
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Modern Vanity
Modern Shower
Bathroom Conversion
Deck Construction

+28

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

The number of boxes of tile you need depends entirely on the amount of tile in each box or case. Different manufacturers package their tiles differently, and boxes contain different amounts of tile depending on the size, shape, and material. Often, the amount of area that a case will cover is listed in the product description. To calculate the number of boxes you need, take the total square feet of the space and divide it by the number of square feet the box will cover.

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.

Grout lines should typically be between 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick. This ensures enough room for the grout to dry properly and makes them wide enough to look clean and professional. If grout lines are too small, it can be easier to see imperfections in the spacing. 

The easiest tile size to install is large tiles, and they’re easier to install than small tiles—the job is faster and simpler when there’s less placing, adhering, and grouting to do. However, when tiles get really big, they’re more difficult to handle, cut, and fit. Standard floor tile sizes are 12-by-12 inches, 18-by-18 inches, and 12-by-24 inches.

Yes, provided you aren’t installing drywall over it. But you can skim coat it, apply new tile right on top, paint it, or stencil it. For more budget- and DIY-friendly options, you can install beadboard or apply decals. Just make sure that the current tiles are in good condition and prepped well for the paint or adhesive to stick.

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