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Rochester Top Notch Tile
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired this Top Notch Tile to do a new backsplash in our kitchen. The price and service was great. Rick is very polite, friendly, knowledgeable, methodical, courteous, fast and on time. Rick explained our options and made recommendations when we were unsure of our best choice. We are very pleased with his job and strongly recommend him for your tile install."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Steve Hare
4.8(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve has done multiple jobs recently for us including built in bookshelves, installing a new tiled shower and installing new windows. Work is beyond flawless and done timely. Could not give a higher recommendation for anything needed, he can do it."
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Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CRPRADO LLC
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"After flood damage, I hired this company to pull up dry and replace lvp flooring. On his recommendation of possible future flooding, I went with porcelain tile. The team went above and beyond even helping me place sandbags in the rain to prevent further flooding. The new floor is beautiful. The installation professional and precise. The communication through the job exceeded all expectations. I have several more projects for which I will use this contractor."
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360 Exact LLC
4.7(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called 360 Exact to have a tile entry way installed in my house to replace old and damaged hardwood. They also reinforced my half wall in the entry way and everything looks great!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MKL Customs
4.5(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"This summer (2022) Marc installed a new deck for our swimming pool. So this Powder-Room tile job is the 2nd project Marc has completed for us. Both projects look great. The powder-room tile really looks stunning and we are quite pleased with the results. My wife commented that this tiny powder-room now looks like a "Pottery Barn" effort."
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Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest tile size to install is large tiles, and they’re easier to install than small tiles—the job is faster and simpler when there’s less placing, adhering, and grouting to do. However, when tiles get really big, they’re more difficult to handle, cut, and fit. Standard floor tile sizes are 12-by-12 inches, 18-by-18 inches, and 12-by-24 inches.

You can, in theory, tile your fireplace hearth with most tiles. However just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. For example, it’s much better to use unglazed tiles because glazed tiles are more resistant to cracking under extreme heat. Porcelain is more heat-resistant than ceramic, but you can still design the hearth as you like by putting the most heat-resistant tiles directly under the fire and, if it matches your style, add more decorative tiles further from the center of the fire. 

The best trowel for penny tile is a 3/16-inch-by-5/32-inch V-notch trowel. Because of the small size of the penny tile, you want a trowel with small notches that can lay a thin layer of mortar on the surface you’re tiling. If the notches are too wide, you risk applying too thick of a layer of mortar, and it can squeeze out between the penny tiles.

Yes, it’s always a good idea to keep a box or two of spare tiles after a home renovation project. Tiles can crack from improper installation, heavy foot traffic, and impact from drops. Having some extra tile on hand can make replacement fast, easy, and affordable. Plus, some manufacturers might discontinue particular colors or styles, and slight variations in tile colors between batches could mean mismatched tiles even if your product isn’t discontinued. Having a few spare tiles in storage can help avoid these issues, as well.

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