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Footprints Floors of Michiana
New to Angi
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Galien, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Hello! We are Footprints Floors and we have been serving customers since 2008. At Footprints Floors, we know that great impressions start with great floors! We offer flooring installation and refinishing services, in South-Bend and other surrounding areas making up Michiana, to help you get the perfect look for every room in your home. Because floors are all that we do... we do them best! With no showrooms to maintain or products to sell we can focus on you and providing you with the best craftsmanship for your home. Our master craftsmen expertly install your floors, baseboards, backsplashes, and tile details for a stunning look that lasts.

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WOOD FLOORING
WOOD FLOORING
Office Flooring
Laminate Flooring

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2C Construction, LLC
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Galien, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We needed to hire someone quickly for a tile job in our new condo and 2C construction was able to start within a week and a half Mitchell did a great job of communicating and Sam the tile guy did an excellent job"
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Business Repair & Refresh
Kitchen remodel - Before
Business Repair & Refresh
Kitchen remodel - Before

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Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can tile over existing shower tiles, but it's better to remove the old tiles first for the best results. Tiling over existing tiles requires a clean, level surface and proper adhesion. If the old tiles are in good condition, you can roughen the surface to improve adhesion. However, removing the old tiles ensures a smoother, longer-lasting finish and prevents potential issues down the line.

Silicone caulk shouldn’t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.

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). 

Different types of tile cutters may work best depending on the type of tile you are cutting and the size of your project. There are two main types of tile cutters: manual and electric. Manual tile cutters are quick and easy to use for small projects and softer tile materials, but they can only make straight cuts. Electric tile cutters make light work of big projects and can cut through harder materials.

Tile will almost always last longer than laminate flooring, regardless of the type of tile installed. Porcelain tile can last for 75 years or more with proper care, and even less durable ceramic tile will last for 60 years or more, provided they’re installed by a tile professional. On the other hand, laminate flooring has an average lifespan of around 20 years, and you might only get 10 to 15 years out of low-cost laminate flooring. As such, tile will add far more value to your home than laminate.

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