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Carolina Construction & Tile LLC
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner did a marvelous job! He was easy to communicate with and made suggestions which I appreciated. I wanted a simple pattern for my large backsplash. They were prompt and courteous throughout the job. I would hire Carolina Construction and Tile again for future projects.The pictures show the finished job after my cabinets were painted by a painter."
Wood print tile
Rustic blue tile shower
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Rustic blue tile shower

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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That Tile Guy
4.9(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott was fantastic. He's a true artisan and did every step of the process professionally. We strongly recommend hiring Scott Haines (That Tile Guy) for any tile jobs. We will for sure."
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+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.4(
172
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shout out to Frank for more beautiful floor work. Our kitchen keeps getting better and better! Take a look at this tile. Wish we had found Cransten earlier, but we WILL be coming back to them."
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Response time1 day
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable—you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn’t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.

Grouting hearth tiles is one of the most important steps. It seals the tiles so heat doesn’t transfer under the tiles so easily, which can be dangerous. For this reason, heat-resistant grout is a must. Grout also prevents dust, dirt, and any other material from gathering between your tiles. If this happens and those buildups are flammable, a fire could start between the tiles. 

It’s not a good idea to lay tile and grout on the same day. The adhesive or thin-set that sticks the tiles to the surface needs plenty of time to dry before you can grout. Wait for 24 to 48 hours, depending on moisture levels in the space. The tiles can become misaligned and more prone to damage if you don’t wait.

Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you’re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it’s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.

Regrouting is cheaper than retiling, and it involves less work. Grout is available in a wide range of colors, making it a cost-effective way to improve the look of any tiled area in your home.

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