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Q: Why not use silicone instead of grout?

• <div><p>Silicone caulk shouldn&rsquo;t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: Does the floor have to be completely level for tile?

• <div><p>Your floors should be completely level for tile, otherwise you risk damaging the tiles in the future. When there are even small gaps or hills in the subfloor beneath the tile, this puts more pressure on the tile when you walk around on the floor. With repeated traffic, the tiles are at risk of cracking, and you&rsquo;ll have to deal with tile repairs sooner than if the floor was completely level.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to replace tile flooring?

• <div><p>Replacing tile flooring can take a few days for a pro, but larger rooms will need more time. It takes eight to 12 hours for a tiling pro to remove old grout and tiles across 100 square feet. Then, it will take about four hours to prep the subfloor for tiles and another eight to 10 hours for a pro to install new tiles. Your tiling project may take up to a week, depending on the size of the room. </p></div>

Q: Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>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&mdash;the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you&rsquo;re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It&rsquo;s a lot more work, it&rsquo;s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

Q: What can I use instead of tile spacers?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re out of spacers for your tile installation, you can use pennies. Each time you place a tile, stick the pennies around the edges (on the sides and the corners). Like working with spacers, you&rsquo;ll want the same amount of space around each tile before they set. </p></div>

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Last update on February 09, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
Thank you, My floors look great. I’ll get back to you, next month, I only need my kitchen pots and pans sorted out, Maybe, my bedroom needs cleaning, too.
Unique cleaning services llc
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Reviewed in February 2025
The job went very well. These 2 guys are a good team and they went right to work when they arrived. I can see why you would need a two person team for a project like this. One on the ladder and one trimming and handing tiles to the ladder man. I am very pleased with the results.
Limners Interior and Exterior Service's
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Reviewed in October 2023
Matt from Cozy Heat was fantastic. He kept us in the loop every step of the way with the conversion from kerosene to natural gas. He handled all the arrangements with NYSEG. Was very prompt with his responses when I text him. His pricing was very reasonable. I would recommend Matt and his...
Cozy Heat LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
The floors have never looked better. After 28 years in business I can say that Daniel Aguiar owner of Excel did a awesome job especially on the little details. He is definitely detailed oriented which made the difference… Thank you Daniel and Excel for the amazing job!!!
Excel Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
Gave great recommendations, went out of their way to get the color I wanted, beautiful pattern in shingle placement. Friendly and efficient, cleaned everything up.
M.C. Townsend & Sons Construction
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Reviewed in March 2020
I met with Oscar briefly when he came by for the bid. I had met with 2 other contractors and was floored by how personable he was compared to the other two. I felt like I was annoying the other contractors when discussing the job as I wasn t 100% sure on which direction my girlfriend and I...
Rapid Renovations
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Reviewed in July 2018
Very polite employees. Had a few problem areas on the tile floor and they returned to make it better.
American Restorators
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Reviewed in July 2018
Custom Tile Solutions did a fantastic job installing the tile backsplash in my kitchen remodel. Professional, polite and neat, I'm extremely pleased with the results. I highly recommend this company.
Custom Tile Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
All the workers work for Holtzman and were friendly and professional. The company was willing to replace an old fiberglass tub/shower in a guest bathroom and the old fiberglass shower in the master bathroom. Many others wanted to remodel the entire room(s) and weren't interested in doing...
Holtzman Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
We needed carpet replaced in one room and purchased the carpet from a "Big Box" store. The store's installer wasn't available until June and so we went to HomeAdvisor and contacted this pro. He was available to do the job in our time frame. We also needed some tiling replaced. He...
TNT Floor Covering
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Custom Tile Solutions

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Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. Super quality. Removed solid oak floor and installed porcelain tile in entry 10x10. I prefer to use independent businesses because I find the quality of the work superior....pride in craftsmanship. I will use again!."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate88%

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project: replace tile and waterproofing in shower floor. When I had a leak in my shower floor Robert contacted me and came over the same day to look at the problem. It took a week to get the tiles but he came over the next weekend on his own time and did a beautiful job and even picked up the tile and grout saving me a trip. I would recommend him to family and friends. He does high quality work at very fair prices"

Response time4 hrs

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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McCalls Concepts In Tile and Stone

4.9(

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Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Customers say: Terrific value

"Mike was careful and considerate, finished the job promptly"

+11

Response time1 day

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mario did an amazing job on my parents tile bath enclosure. He was able to finish the job earlier than we expected which was greatly appreciated. We would definitely use him again in the future!"

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Empire Tiles Syracuse

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Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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Empire Tiles Syracuse is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 19 years of experience serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time7 hrs

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R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance

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Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Name is RJ Williams (Owner/Carpenter) with R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance LLC, where we are here to provide various services for your most important and expensive investment. I have been remodeling homes starting with a flooring career, to windows & doors, kitchens & bathrooms and more. We pride ourselves on our care for our clients (communication & Cleanliness), competitive pricing, attention to details, and virtual (hassle-free) estimate/booking process.

Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. If you use a sink that is not purchased from Pacific Tile (stainless only), be sure it is available early on in the installation process, to ensure it can be installed."

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow!! Phenomenal. I hired Maxx Flooring to do the tile work in our master bathroom and it was the best decision I?ve made in a long time. Competitively priced, professional and HIGH quality work. 10 out of 10. Thank you Anthony and team!!"

+25

Response time1 day

Response rate94%

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Best building industries

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Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were very respectful. Graet at job they did anything needed to be redone o would call them again"

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Cayuga, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job. Very professional and a great job done."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate91%

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Silicone caulk shouldn’t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.

Your floors should be completely level for tile, otherwise you risk damaging the tiles in the future. When there are even small gaps or hills in the subfloor beneath the tile, this puts more pressure on the tile when you walk around on the floor. With repeated traffic, the tiles are at risk of cracking, and you’ll have to deal with tile repairs sooner than if the floor was completely level.

Replacing tile flooring can take a few days for a pro, but larger rooms will need more time. It takes eight to 12 hours for a tiling pro to remove old grout and tiles across 100 square feet. Then, it will take about four hours to prep the subfloor for tiles and another eight to 10 hours for a pro to install new tiles. Your tiling project may take up to a week, depending on the size of the room.

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.

If you’re out of spacers for your tile installation, you can use pennies. Each time you place a tile, stick the pennies around the edges (on the sides and the corners). Like working with spacers, you’ll want the same amount of space around each tile before they set.

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