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ELITE TILE SYSTEMS
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Tile worked quickly and efficiently. We have recommended them to anyone in the area who is considering having some tile work done. We would hire them again, without hesitation."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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J&G Tile and Marble
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My installer, Jose, was amazing! He was so accommodating to fit my schedule in a short timeframe. Jose was professional and very knowledgeable about installing tile. He installed my tile quickly and was very clean while working. I would definitely recommend Jose for tile work. Jose is also a great handyman because he also installed my TV on the wall which was difficult to do because the wall was covered in porcelain tile. THANK YOU, JOSE!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!"
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+172

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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David Tile Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"David and team did a very professional job for us. The tile work was awkward at best and required real design imagination to accomplish the final result. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. We would certainly engage David Tile Solutions again if the need arose and we would endorse them to anyone needing residential tile work."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Europe Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emmanuel is a 'top-notch' professional. He kept his appointments by showing up on time when he did the estimate and when we hired this company to complete the job. Emmanuel replaced 4 tiles in our kitchen as there was very bad damage. The job he did was absolutely wonderful! My husband and I agree that we would hire him again!!"
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.4(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Cransten to remodel my bathroom. It was getting old and in need of an update. They came in, replaced the floor, built a shower pan, and laid custom tile around my shower. I was impressed with how friendly and professional they were. I would definitely hire them again!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CL Multiservice
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Had interior room painted, front door stained and wood columns on porches re- stained. Excellent work ethic, perfect work and did everything on time and on budget."
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Entry concrete
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Salem's Handyman
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eduardo worked so hard to get our inside stairs looking great. Older home and stairs needed removing paint , sanding and and staining. Eduardo came back the next day to resand and fix anything I had questions about, He takes such pride on his work, Do happy we found someone to depend on."
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screened porch remodel
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

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.

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. 

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. 

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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