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TNT Flooring
4.9(
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Serving Starkville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Worked hard to get our flooring done in a timely manner. Great installation. Very family friendly (my son was home with me a lot of the time). And very flexible!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Williams Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Starkville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jordan did my project in one day. Showed up when he said he would, which is rare these days. Patched a hole in my bathroom sheet rock, painted it and hung me a new light fixture. GREAT communication and very nice guy! I will be using the s service again for sure"
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

You can, in theory, tile your fireplace hearth with most tiles. However just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. For example, it’s much better to use unglazed tiles because glazed tiles are more resistant to cracking under extreme heat. Porcelain is more heat-resistant than ceramic, but you can still design the hearth as you like by putting the most heat-resistant tiles directly under the fire and, if it matches your style, add more decorative tiles further from the center of the fire. 

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.

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.

To ensure an even and unbending surface to lay tiles on, you’ll typically need to put a subfloor under a tile floor. Fiber cement backboards are the most common choice, but using plywood is also possible. Don’t neglect this step, or you could risk water damage and grout or tiles prematurely cracking or crumbling, especially in an area with high foot traffic. 

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

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