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Superior Refinishing Solutions
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Serving Patten, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric answered his phone promptly, was professional, gave us a quote, arrived on time, came prepared, looked at the job and only had to do less than quoted. Wore a mask, finished the job ahead of schedule and was polite and appreciative. I couldn’t have asked for more from a contractor. No reservations, nothing but praise. Thank you Eric."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Serving Patten, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
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Serving Patten, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went wonderfully with this company.  They were very professional, listened to exactly what my problem was, and explained to me how they were going to diagnose the problem and/or solve it before doing any actual work.  Once they started, the team (three people came) worked together like a well-oiled machine.  One was in the room with diagnostics, one was at the fuse box looking for possible problems there, and the third went into the crawlspace beneath our house to look at the physical wiring.  Once the problem was found (there was a faulty wire beneath the house that had come loose from the junction box), it was fixed and tested within minutes and another full diagnostic was done to make sure there were no other possible issues.  They cleaned up after themselves very neatly.  They also replaced the light switch with a dimmer switch at no extra cost!  Well within my budget, and came in even lower than their original (FREE) estimate!  I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Bergen County area.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Anytime Builders
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Serving Patten, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Anytime Builders is an owner run and operated company with over 20 years experience. Our projects are affordable, clean, on time and on budget. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Call today for a free estimate.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

The tile spacing you should use will depend on the tile and where you’re installing it. Choosing the right tile spacers to maintain a consistent gap between your tiles is tricky. Generally, tile spacing shouldn’t be less than 2 millimeters on walls and 3 millimeters on floors because of stress relief requirements. Getting it wrong can result in uneven tiles and early repairs.

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). 

Like glass tiles, you will not need to seal most porcelain tiles, particularly if the porcelain is already glazed. It depends on quality. Porcelain is very water resistant, but it is not 100% waterproof. To avoid staining, some homeowners use a penetrating sealer. It is also a good idea to seal your grout. Unless you use epoxy grout, grout is very porous and can harbor bacteria, mold, and mildew.

Tile installation can be expensive because it requires more time and labor to install than many other materials. For example, laminate flooring can click and lock into place, and carpet comes in large rolls that you can secure to the floor. On the other hand, tiles need to be cut, laid individually, grouted, and left to cure.

Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower’s design. You can learn how to install a shower pan liner, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.

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