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Simple Building Solutions LLC
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Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Woke up to my water heater spraying water everywhere, called Michael & they were able to come out that day just shortly after to get it fixed for me. Very great work, very dependable & trustworthy, nice guys, would definitely recommend to anyone."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shane Miller and Son Lawn Care, Landscaping and Construction
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Serving Glade Valley, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional and trustworthy. They were on time did an excellent job my yard has never looked this good!! Took time to explain every detail of what they were going to do, and followed through on every detail!!! Best quality and pricing I have ever experienced!! I would highly recommend them to everyone I know!! Goes above and beyond to make the customer happy on every little detail. If they have an opening do yourself a favor and hire Shane Miller and Son Lawn Care you won't be sorry!!"
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, it is better to cut tile wet when using a fast-moving wet saw to reduce dust and chipping. However, tile can be cut dry when using just about any cutting tool. Dry cutting will result in a bigger mess and may increase the risk of chipping or cracking, but if you’re just making small cuts, dry cutting is a safe and viable option. Cutting dry also means you can apply tile grout sooner, so it’s better for rushed projects.

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. 

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

While you shouldn’t use thinset mortar on its own as a floor leveler, it can work alongside other products to help level floors. For instance, you could start with a self-leveling compound, let that dry, then apply backer board with thinset mortar to help fully even out the floors ahead of laying tile.

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.

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