We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality cleaning and janitorial services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! 845 3800592
"Wonderful. Will be using him again in the future"
Shawn R on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality cleaning and janitorial services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! 845 3800592
"Wonderful. Will be using him again in the future"
Call Edward for details today. Our home and office cleaning services are tailored to fit our client's individual needs. If you manage a home, corporate building, doctor's office, or any kind of establishment, we have a service to make your job easier. Down To Earth Cleaning Services is a 24 hour service, and can accommodate your specific needs, and schedules. Our carpet and upholstery cleaning leaves your floors and furniture clean and refreshed. Our family works efficiently to complete any given project in a timely manner. Down To Earth provides you with hands on cleaning from a family owned and operated company.
"Excellent work, great communication, fair pricing… Everything we could have hoped for. Highly recommended."
Stewart B on March 2024
Call Edward for details today. Our home and office cleaning services are tailored to fit our client's individual needs. If you manage a home, corporate building, doctor's office, or any kind of establishment, we have a service to make your job easier. Down To Earth Cleaning Services is a 24 hour service, and can accommodate your specific needs, and schedules. Our carpet and upholstery cleaning leaves your floors and furniture clean and refreshed. Our family works efficiently to complete any given project in a timely manner. Down To Earth provides you with hands on cleaning from a family owned and operated company.
"Excellent work, great communication, fair pricing… Everything we could have hoped for. Highly recommended."
Hudson Valley Woodworks, LLC, is an owner operated, full service, home improvement company. We pride ourselves on a prompt response, competitive pricing, and neatly performed, high quality work. Have peace of mind knowing we are honest, serious professionals with Contractors Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance. We are also EPA Firm and Renovator Lead Certified for lead paint affected work on homes built before 1978. We are also highly skilled kitchen and bathroom remodelers. We care about what we do. With over 30 years in the trades, put our talents to work for you. Thank you.
"Excellent workmanship at a fair price. Friendly service. Highly recommend."
Joe A on April 2025
Hudson Valley Woodworks, LLC, is an owner operated, full service, home improvement company. We pride ourselves on a prompt response, competitive pricing, and neatly performed, high quality work. Have peace of mind knowing we are honest, serious professionals with Contractors Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance. We are also EPA Firm and Renovator Lead Certified for lead paint affected work on homes built before 1978. We are also highly skilled kitchen and bathroom remodelers. We care about what we do. With over 30 years in the trades, put our talents to work for you. Thank you.
"Excellent workmanship at a fair price. Friendly service. Highly recommend."
Hammer Down Construction, We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers, and the quality of work that we provide. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Chris did an excellent job repairing three doors that needed adjusting. He realigned locks, strike plates and ensured there was a good seal when closed. He also pointed out a bare wood strip on the side of the door that was swelling in the humidity making the door stick. He planed the edge and painted it so that the swelling would no longer be an issue. He cleaned up and charged a reasonable amount for the work he did. I have already hired him to do some additional work. I highly recommend this company."
Gloria R on February 2025
Hammer Down Construction, We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers, and the quality of work that we provide. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Chris did an excellent job repairing three doors that needed adjusting. He realigned locks, strike plates and ensured there was a good seal when closed. He also pointed out a bare wood strip on the side of the door that was swelling in the humidity making the door stick. He planed the edge and painted it so that the swelling would no longer be an issue. He cleaned up and charged a reasonable amount for the work he did. I have already hired him to do some additional work. I highly recommend this company."
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of interior and exterior projects. From painting and flooring to siding, roofs, & gutters, we can handle it all! We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call today!
"We had a new Trex deck installed & new roof The work done was phenomenal! Jodi answered all questions promptly and Joseâ & his brother did an exceptional job. Would definitely recommend them to everyone."
James M on August 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of interior and exterior projects. From painting and flooring to siding, roofs, & gutters, we can handle it all! We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call today!
"We had a new Trex deck installed & new roof The work done was phenomenal! Jodi answered all questions promptly and Joseâ & his brother did an exceptional job. Would definitely recommend them to everyone."
Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"I cannot recommend Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement highly enough!
We have used Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement for two separate projects at our house now, and their quality and professionalism are consistently outstanding. We worked directly with Phil, and he is truly amazing.
From the moment we started, the entire experience was stress-free due to his great communication. He was always clear, timely, and professional, ensuring we were aligned every step of the way.
Phil's attention to detail is remarkable. He approached the project with the precision of a true craftsman, ensuring every cut, layout, and grout line was perfect. The amazing quality of the final work exceeded all of our expectations—it is absolutely stunning.
I have already recommended Phil and Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement to several friends who are planning renovations. If you are looking for top-tier, reliable, and detailed home improvement, look forward to working with Phil.
Highly recommend Sullivan "
Kyle B on December 2025
Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"I cannot recommend Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement highly enough!
We have used Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement for two separate projects at our house now, and their quality and professionalism are consistently outstanding. We worked directly with Phil, and he is truly amazing.
From the moment we started, the entire experience was stress-free due to his great communication. He was always clear, timely, and professional, ensuring we were aligned every step of the way.
Phil's attention to detail is remarkable. He approached the project with the precision of a true craftsman, ensuring every cut, layout, and grout line was perfect. The amazing quality of the final work exceeded all of our expectations—it is absolutely stunning.
I have already recommended Phil and Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement to several friends who are planning renovations. If you are looking for top-tier, reliable, and detailed home improvement, look forward to working with Phil.
Highly recommend Sullivan "
Our mission is to be a tile contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Joe and his son at JAC creative stoneworks did our master shower and floor. They did an amazing job. Very talented, great workmanship, great communication, punctual. Looking forward to working with them again on our upcoming bathroom and kitchen project."
Tammy h on April 2025
Our mission is to be a tile contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Joe and his son at JAC creative stoneworks did our master shower and floor. They did an amazing job. Very talented, great workmanship, great communication, punctual. Looking forward to working with them again on our upcoming bathroom and kitchen project."
We take the stress and worry out of home cleaning! Whether your home or office needs a one time deep clean up or regular maintenance cleaning, our family owned cleaning service is here to help. O'Brien's Family Cleaning Service is a premier family owned and operated cleaning service that provides top quality cleaning for your floors, upholstery, walls and fans. When you choose to call 845-416-0961, you can expect to receive excellent home cleaning services from a local business that cares.
"The service was excellent. They were on time and completed everything in a timely manner. Costumer service was excellent."
Matthew H on September 2025
We take the stress and worry out of home cleaning! Whether your home or office needs a one time deep clean up or regular maintenance cleaning, our family owned cleaning service is here to help. O'Brien's Family Cleaning Service is a premier family owned and operated cleaning service that provides top quality cleaning for your floors, upholstery, walls and fans. When you choose to call 845-416-0961, you can expect to receive excellent home cleaning services from a local business that cares.
"The service was excellent. They were on time and completed everything in a timely manner. Costumer service was excellent."
Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.! Home of the Gutter Hood. We offer quality service and products at a reasonable price. Westside Building and Restoration, Inc. specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, gutter and gutter cover installation, installation of siding, doors, exterior painting, brick work, carpentry and all home renovations. Let us help you with your exterior or interior remodeling needs. Be sure to ask about our commercial services!
"I had a few pieces of siding missing.I couldn't find the color that could match.Alan came out and did an estimate found the color and jose was able to get it done in one day.
I would use them again
Ted"
Theodore P on December 2025
Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.! Home of the Gutter Hood. We offer quality service and products at a reasonable price. Westside Building and Restoration, Inc. specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, gutter and gutter cover installation, installation of siding, doors, exterior painting, brick work, carpentry and all home renovations. Let us help you with your exterior or interior remodeling needs. Be sure to ask about our commercial services!
"I had a few pieces of siding missing.I couldn't find the color that could match.Alan came out and did an estimate found the color and jose was able to get it done in one day.
I would use them again
Ted"
Thank you for visiting Livingston Tilesetters. We are your locally owned and operated stone and tile specialists based in Germantown, NY. We service residential c.lients throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"A skilled artisan with knowledge and insights about the tile and project which educated and inspired me, leading me to an even better appreciation of task at hand. Hands and dedication confirming his experience and care to fulfilling my need for tiled floor in a newly constructed room. Excellent communicator with expansive knowledge of the materials. Overall, a very exceptional experience with a very personable demeanor."
Karen c on September 2024
Thank you for visiting Livingston Tilesetters. We are your locally owned and operated stone and tile specialists based in Germantown, NY. We service residential c.lients throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"A skilled artisan with knowledge and insights about the tile and project which educated and inspired me, leading me to an even better appreciation of task at hand. Hands and dedication confirming his experience and care to fulfilling my need for tiled floor in a newly constructed room. Excellent communicator with expansive knowledge of the materials. Overall, a very exceptional experience with a very personable demeanor."
Karen c on September 2024
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts
Porcelain tiles can last 60 years or longer. With high-quality tiles and proper installation, your porcelain tiles may even outlive you, making them well worth the initial investment.
To help your porcelain tiles last longer, you should clean and maintain them regularly. You don’t need any harsh chemicals to get the job done. Rather, use a cloth, hot water, and mild detergent. And don’t forget to learn how to clean floor tile grout, as that’s just as important as tile maintenance.
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.
Tiling over your existing backsplash is possible with the right materials and preparation. To do this, the existing backsplash must be clean and free of damage. If you’re installing the new tiles with thinset mortar, the thinset will fill in the existing grout lines as you go, so there won’t be any low spots. If you’re installing a peel and stick tile backsplash, you’ll need to add grout to the existing grout lines first to create a level surface.
You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.
If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.
Both porcelain and ceramic have pros and cons. Porcelain tile is generally more durable than ceramic because it is denser and harder. This makes it less likely to chip, but the hardness can make it slightly brittle. As a result, porcelain tiles are more likely to crack if you drop a heavy object. Ceramic is also generally more affordable than porcelain.
The Kingston, NY homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost to install porcelain tile depends on materials, size, and whether you DIY or hire a pro. This guide will help you choose the perfect porcelain tile for your home and budget.
Whether it’s on your floor, walls, or shower, ceramic tile can add style to your space. So, how much does ceramic tile installation cost? Let’s break it down.
Working on a home reno? You’ll need to remove old grout and clean grout haze on newly installed tiles. Learn how to soften grout for removal in five easy ways.
Remodel your bathroom by adding a shower enclosure or upgrading your bathing situation. Learn how to tile a tub surround properly with these simple steps.
