Top-rated ceramic tile pros.

Get matched with top ceramic tile pros in Houlka, MS

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your ceramic tile service project in Houlka, MS?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Ceramic tile pros in Houlka

Southern Tile
New to Angi
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Houlka, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Southern Tile, 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. I have over 35 years of experience and am a Master Tileman.

Black Galaxy with feature strip in backsplash
Response time2 hrs
Avatar for JC Handyman
JC Handyman
4.9(
9
)
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving Houlka, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Meticulous in his work and reasonably priced. He's talented in a lot of different things, and has great ideas and suggestions. He'll let you know if a project is out of his scope of ability and point you in the right direction, but anything he has said he is able to do, I've been happy with. He operates with integrity and honesty, you really don't come across that very often these days."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pate Brothers Construction
5.0(
4
)
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Houlka, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Justin was wonderful, very friendly and professional. He was very easy to speak with and understanding of what we wanted done. He stayed to the timeline and price he originally quoted to us and didn’t deviate from either. The back splash turned out great. Highly recommend him."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 83
Ceramic Tile 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.

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.

Yes, it’s always a good idea to keep a box or two of spare tiles after a home renovation project. Tiles can crack from improper installation, heavy foot traffic, and impact from drops. Having some extra tile on hand can make replacement fast, easy, and affordable. Plus, some manufacturers might discontinue particular colors or styles, and slight variations in tile colors between batches could mean mismatched tiles even if your product isn’t discontinued. Having a few spare tiles in storage can help avoid these issues, as well.

When choosing tiles for a shower floor, avoid highly porous tile materials, like those with a water absorption rating over 7%. Don’t use non-vitreous tiles, or tiles fired at low temperatures, because they will absorb more water. If you use a highly porous tile in the shower, the tiles can wear down faster, meaning they’ll need to be replaced much sooner.

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.

The Houlka, MS homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.