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NORTH STAR TILE INC
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Porcelain tile throughout the first floor and glass tile backsplash kitchen were completed at my previous home. George is a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable at his craft. He asked all the right questions to ensure that we got what we wanted."
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pearson Construction
New to Angi
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Iron Mountain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Pearson Construction, is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We work with both residential and commercial clients, and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need plaster or drywall work done, Pearson Construction is the company to call. \n

Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

Regrouting is cheaper than retiling, and it involves less work. Grout is available in a wide range of colors, making it a cost-effective way to improve the look of any tiled area in your home.

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). 

You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it’s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it’s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface. 

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.

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