"Best contractor I've chosen. Easy to recognize his pride in his work by the condition of his vehicle and tools. Very happy with the job he performed. Excellent knowledgeable about the work he does and gave us the support in making choices necessary for the best possible results. Will certainly contact Bill for future flooring projects."
"I had a great experience with this contractor. I needed a quote on many projects and they were very versitile. I ended up only needing them for a painting project, but they did a great job, no hassle, they were the first and just about the only one who responded to my request on H.A. The price was very fair and the quality and efficiency of the work was greater than my expectations. I will continue to use this company in the future."
"It went well until they told me at the 11th hour that my quartz countertop would require a seam! The area was only 10 linear feet at standard depth with no backsplash. I took great care on making the product selection and they took my order and sent someone to measure. After the measure when they were ready to cut the stone, they notified me saying that the product I selected came in a max length of 10 feet. This would not allow for appropriate overhang and bevel without a seam. They knew what my needs were, and they should have told me this fact when I made the selection; I would have chosen something else. Luckily the technician was smart enough to call me bscore he cut. I had to make a different selection which turned out to be a lower price, but it was a 2nd choice not my preferred. This also delayed my project another month. The install went well and the product looks fine."
"Everything turned out! We got quotes from a few people and this was the best price and every step of the way I got my questions answered! Would recommend to anyone! GREAT WORK!"
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts
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.
Tiling can be DIY with the right tools and skills, but challenges like ensuring evenness and appropriate adhesion often warrant professional handling.
The tile spacing you should use will depend on the tile and where you’re installing it. Choosing the right tile spacers to maintain a consistent gap between your tiles is tricky. Generally, tile spacing shouldn’t be less than 2 millimeters on walls and 3 millimeters on floors because of stress relief requirements. Getting it wrong can result in uneven tiles and early repairs.
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.
Technically, you can start tiling in a corner and work your way out. However, it's not traditionally how tiling is done. Instead, work from the bottom middle of the wall. Tile out the entire row with whole tiles before moving on to the next row. Once you finish installing all of the whole tiles, then you focus on tiling the corners.
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