What is the best tile for a bathtub surround?

• <div><p>Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.</p></div>

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Q: What is the best trowel for penny tile?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to attach ceramic tile?

• <div><p>Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you&rsquo;re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it&rsquo;s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.</p></div>

Q: What type of tile cutter is best?

• <div><p>Different types of tile cutters may work best depending on the type of tile you are cutting and the size of your project. There are two main types of tile cutters: manual and electric. Manual tile cutters are quick and easy to use for small projects and softer tile materials, but they can only make straight cuts. Electric tile cutters make light work of big projects and can cut through harder materials.</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>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
We hired this person to clean out tree roots from our down spout drainage tiles. He was able to do most of them and found some of them to be broken. We are working with him again to repair the damaged tiles.
Corbin Construction and Renovation
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Reviewed in June 2019
He in addition to replacing the roof tile he also sealed my shed caps that were causing a leak in my shed for free.
Hodler Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2015
A1 services did a wonderful job laying the tile in our laini Very prompt with the estimate and excellent workmanship. will definitely use them again for future projects.
A1 Services Construction & Renovation, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Dave had to be told over and over to repair his mistakes. He installed my shower fixture and said "it's done". I turned the knob on the shower and it was metal scraping metal. He fixed the problem after being told. He acted like he didn't even realize that it was installed incorrectly. He...
Dave's Handyman Express
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Reviewed in October 2013
Mike will come to your house and give you an estimate on site by explaining what he must do. He ran up to Home Depot, bought the supplies then fixed our drain tile same day. He did an awesome job at a very fair price. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Gutter King of Columbus Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
They did a great job. The only reason that you can tell is because the existing carpet was in a high traffic area. So the patch looks much newer than the rest of the carpet. I would highly recommend his work. We also got a quote on having him install some tile. He has very reasonable...
Thompson Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2012
Overall we have been VERY satisfied with the services provided by Gehring and Burtchin as evidenced by our continued use of the company. During the very first project we had to move out of the home as it was a total gutting of the interior including removal and replacement of bathrooms. They...
Gehring & Burtchin Contracting
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