What is the difference between travertine and porcelain tile?

• <div><p>Travertine is a natural stone, while porcelain is ceramic. You can enjoy the best of both worlds with porcelain travertine tiles. Some people prefer porcelain to travertine because it doesn’t require regular maintenance and it’s easier to clean. Porcelain travertine looks like the real thing but only costs <b>$3 to $6 per square foot.</b></p></div>

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Q: Can I lay tile directly on a plywood countertop?

• <div><p>You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it&rsquo;s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it&rsquo;s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface. </p></div>

Q: What tile is least slippery for a shower floor?

• <div><p>Natural stone floors, especially pebble-style tiling, are one of the least slippery options for a shower floor. Natural stone has a texture to reduce slickness, and pebble-shaped tiles add more visual and textural contrast while reducing slippage. Vinyl tiles are also designed with anti-slip texture for added safety. If you have a slippery tile, be sure to add a grippy shower mat to reduce the risk of falls. </p></div>

Q: How do you finish the edges of a tiled hearth?

• <div><p>If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren&rsquo;t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You&rsquo;d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward. </p></div>

Q: Should tile trim match the grout or the tile?

• <div><p>Whether you want to match your tile trim with grout comes down to your personal preferences. If you match the two, it can help your tiles to stand out while providing a clean, cohesive look. On the other hand, you might opt to match your tile trim with your tiles. The best option will depend largely on your tile design, as well as how it fits overall with the rest of your room.</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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