"Chuck did an amazing job on our re-tiling in the bathroom A true professional, chuck really knows his craft. I personally would highly recommend him to anyone who needs Restoration work ( 5 stars from me )"
"Joe and his GST flooring crew were hard working and knowledgeable about floors, tile, ceramic / porcelain and the knowledge in how to make it look right. They were always on time. Cleanup was great and the work performed Transformed our kitchen and foyer. Pricing was industry average but they can work with you on price if need be. I will definitely be recommending these guys in the future."
"Nick was Outstanding!. He removed & replaced 2 floor tiles in our bathroom. He was hesitant to take the job, because it involved replacing tile that had been removed to repair NU-HEAT heated floor. He told us the risk, but took on the job. He came on time, completed the job & cleaned up after. We would recommend Nick for any tile work. THANK YOU Nick!"
"Mr. Backsplash did a wonderful job. Everything looks beautiful and just how I had imagined. They cleaned up after themselves and were pleasant to work with. I really appreciate that they took my job for less than their usual minimum amount. It’s hard to get Contractors out for small jobs, but they came out and did a great job! Highly recommend!"
"David did an amazing job! He cut ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen to accommodate a microwave oven that is larger than the previous one. He even attached the microwave bracket locating the wall studs & bolted in place with 3 heavy screws. Microwave is very heavy as it's an air fryer & oven. He will be coming back to do some grouting, clean & seal master bath & spare bath tiles as well as caulking around sinks & bath tub. He's very nice, was easy to communicate with, went above & beyond what was expected of him, I highly recommend the Grout Medic of Rochester Hills for any grouting/tiling work that you want done!!!"
"Needed to fix a chain link fence gate which kept slipping off the post due to clamp which did not support the gate. Gate kept slipping down and would drag on the ground. Chris Drozdz came out and made clamp secure so there was no more slippage. Chris was very professional and came within 24 hours after speaking to him to fix problem. I was very appreciative for his quick response to my issue. Would definitely call him again if I needed any more handyman work to be done. Thanks Chris."
"Chris and team did an outstanding job on replacing the bathtub and tiling in our main bathroom. We also had some handyman work done. I highly recommend Fix-it Friends for any home job. Thank you!"
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The difference between floor and wall tiles is that floor tiles generally have higher strength and porosity ratings than wall tiles. Wall tiles are typically weaker and more likely to crack or become damaged under sustained pressure like high foot traffic.
For this reason, avoid using wall tiles on floors and vice versa.
Uniform spacing between tiles is important for a professional and clean appearance. To achieve this spacing, tile spacers should be placed between the tiles and left in place until the mortar hardens and the tiles are secure. You can use X-shaped spacers vertically in between the tiles and laid flat at the corners.
There are several tools that you will use together to install tiles. Four of the most basic tools needed in tile installation include a notched trowel for applying tile adhesive, a tile cutter or saw for cutting tiles to size, tile spacers for creating the appropriate amount of space between tiles, and a grout float for applying grout.
Altering the layout of your bathroom will make a big difference as moving or adding plumbing quickly inflates your total bill. While you can recoup more of your cost (in home value terms) by adding a bathroom, rearranging the layout won’t affect your home’s sticker value. However, strategic placements that allow more light or better flow may increase buyer interest.
The rule tells you how to cut tile to install it in a corner. The 3/4/5 rule recommends that you should have 3 feet across on one straight line, four feet on the other perpendicular line, and 5 feet of length from the end of one of the lines to the other. You’re making a right triangle with the tile, and the hypotenuse (the line across from where the 3-foot lie and 4-foot line meet) should be 5 feet long.
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