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Grout Girty
New to Angi

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. We treat every job as an opportunity to show the customer that we are different. It is our mission to provide transparent pricing, excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to communicate with every customer and provide open and honest information. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

K.O. Tile
New to Angi

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"K.O. Tile - You need it done. We know it out." We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in a variety of tile installation and repair. We've earned a solid reputation in our 22 years of experience, and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call today!\n

R&R Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride 13+ in our experience, quality of work, and customer satisfaction that we provide in order to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of any project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to earning your business!\nBook with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

The average cost for tile installation is about $2,000, with a typical price range between $500 and $6,500. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $5 and $45 for installation.

Several factors influence the total cost, including:

  • Installation Site: Costs vary for different areas. Common project costs are: kitchen floor ($870–$6,100), countertop or backsplash ($500–$3,000), bathroom floor ($300–$2,400), or shower wall ($225–$2,000).

  • Tile Type and Quality: The material significantly impacts price. For example, standard ceramic or travertine tile can cost about $1 per square foot, while luxury options like marble can be as much as $350 per square foot for the material alone.

  • Project Size and Complexity: The total square footage, the complexity of the pattern, and the shape of the tile (e.g., square, rectangle, hexagon, mosaic) will affect labor and material costs.

  • Site Preparation: The amount of prep work needed, such as removing old tile or installing a new subfloor or backer board, can add to the final price.

  • Tile Characteristics: The tile's durability rating and porosity can also influence the price.

  • Location: Labor rates vary by geographic location.

You can put hot pans on porcelain countertops. Porcelain is highly resistant to heat—it’s manufactured at around 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can withstand a ton of heat without cracking or damaging. Even though the high heat is a plus, you should still be cautious when putting hot surfaces on porcelain countertops.

Popular options include ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tiles, chosen based on the area (bathroom, kitchen) and desired aesthetic.

Tile installation can be expensive because it requires more time and labor to install than many other materials. For example, laminate flooring can click and lock into place, and carpet comes in large rolls that you can secure to the floor. On the other hand, tiles need to be cut, laid individually, grouted, and left to cure.

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). 

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