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Q: How long do tiles last?

• <div><p>Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they&rsquo;re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they&rsquo;ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.</p></div>

Q: Can I cut tile without a wet saw?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you&rsquo;re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.</p></div>

Q: Does a shower pan go under tile?

• <div><p>Yes, your shower pan goes underneath your tiling and helps prevent excess water from seeping into the floor. Without the shower pan under your tile, water will seep through the grout and into the flooring. This will eventually lead to mold growth and serious water damage that could cost thousands of dollars to fix. </p></div>

Q: Should tile touch the tub?

• <div><p>Tile shouldn&rsquo;t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it&rsquo;s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/your-shower-tile-really-waterproof.htm">tile shower waterproofing</a>.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to regrout or retile?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on May 30, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
William Moore, owner of Patriot Contracting is amazing! Nobody would commit to a complete 1880's home renovation at the height of the pandemic. He figured out relocating a stairwell that 6 other contractors and a structural engineer never got. He and his crew were hardworking, honest, and...
Patriot Contracting Services Of Central New York
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Reviewed in August 2024
The plumber they sent out was excellent very knowledgeable and professional took care of the problem in a timely manner l would not hesitate to contact them
BMR Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2023
The owner (I think) who came by the first time was great, but a different fella came by to do the work and was ... less professional. He got the job done (patching carpet dogs chewed up) though not exactly as the owner described, but still a great improvement upon it's condition before. Carpet...
American Restorators
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Reviewed in October 2022
Oleh is very personable, is tile knowledgeable and very talented at his profession.
Tiles By Oleg, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
We hired The Masonry Doctor to repair our chimney and are highly satisfied with the completed work. Mr Kanser is a super personable, talented, experienced worker. He gave us a very fair estimate and finished the job under the quoted price. When he left, the site was completely clean with no...
The Masonry Doctor, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Excellent work. A good experience. Nick and the crew are good on their word. We hired them to convert underused living space into an ADA bath and bedroom. Their construction is quality . The project was done quickly and cleanly. I would not hesitate to call them again .
Citiscape Construction
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Reviewed in July 2022
You could not have asked for a better company for the job. I feel gifted in hiring Kris's Custom Concrete.. He gets the job done in a professional, accurate and timely manor. He is overly knowledgeable about the work he does with a lot of care.Kris's work ethic is SUPERB! When Kris's...
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Reviewed in June 2022
Painting, spots fixed in ceiling patched Everything looks so good now.
Digger Do Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2022
Nate and Pat were outstanding, very professional and beyond talented. My husband and I could not be happier with our new walk in shower.
New York Sash
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Reviewed in March 2022
I got my dream bathroom! Exceptional service, high quality work. Kept to contract and timeline - no surprises. And a real plus was that Suad is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful in thinking through materials, design and functionality of the new shower. Nothing pre-fab- he built and...
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Tiles By Oleg, LLC

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hard working master of his craft! I can highly recommend this guy! We got lucky when we found him."

+47

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Empire Tiles Syracuse

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Utica Tile & Flooring

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their work has been done and I will be calling this person over and over again to do more work."

Response time3 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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PrecisionTileInstaller

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Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Tile Installation: ceramic, slate, stone, and glass. I do gorgeous backsplash’s, floors, walls, showers, fireplaces. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

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Restoration And Renovation Plus

4.6(

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave did an outstanding job with our ceiling. We plan on having him complete other projects around our house. If you are looking for a general contractor who does what he says, then Dave is the guy. Thanks again, Dave."

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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National Seal Techs LLC

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Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Good prices. My kitchen and bathroom look amazing. Work was done in timely manner. Would definitely recommend!"

+14

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The design was totally useless to me. I was extremely disappointed.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

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"Domir and his team was A++++! They went above and beyond and made my new bathroom beautiful! Will be hired again for any work on my house!"

+103

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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His and Her Flooring & Electric

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Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was great, fantastic. He's polite, the finish product looks amazing, hard worker, on time, good craftmanship, good guy, honest didn't over charged me, family oriented, and considers the customer."

Lvt install going into kitchen from dinning room

+65

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

"Jeremy is always professional! He has done our whole porch, garage and other projects! He is always working hard!"

Response time1 day

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they’re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they’ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.

Yes, it’s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you’re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.

Yes, your shower pan goes underneath your tiling and helps prevent excess water from seeping into the floor. Without the shower pan under your tile, water will seep through the grout and into the flooring. This will eventually lead to mold growth and serious water damage that could cost thousands of dollars to fix.

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

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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