Top-rated ceramic tile pros.

Get matched with top ceramic tile pros in Shelby, OH

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your ceramic tile service project in Shelby, OH?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SHELBY, OH HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon17
    Verified ceramic tile services reviews

Find Ceramic tile pros in Shelby

...
Showing 1-10 of 52
Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re out of spacers for your tile installation, you can use pennies. Each time you place a tile, stick the pennies around the edges (on the sides and the corners). Like working with spacers, you’ll want the same amount of space around each tile before they set.

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.

There are several tools that you will use together to install tiles. Four of the most basic tools needed in tile installation include a notched trowel for applying tile adhesive, a tile cutter or saw for cutting tiles to size, tile spacers for creating the appropriate amount of space between tiles, and a grout float for applying grout.

Installations typically take 1-3 days, depending on area size; repairs are usually completed sooner if the issue is localized.

The Shelby, OH homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.