How long do porcelain tiles last?

• <div><p>Porcelain tiles can last 60 years or longer. With high-quality tiles and proper installation, your porcelain tiles may even outlive you, making them well worth the initial investment.</p><p>To help your porcelain tiles last longer, you should clean and maintain them regularly. You don’t need any harsh chemicals to get the job done. Rather, use a cloth, hot water, and mild detergent. And don’t forget to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">how to clean floor tile grout</a>, as that’s just as important as tile maintenance.</p></div>

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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: Can you tile over existing tiles in a bathroom?

• <div><p>Just because you can, doesn&rsquo;t always mean you should. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">apply new tile over existing tile</a> in a bathroom, but the new tile may not look great if you lay it over worn, cracked, or uneven tiles. The adhesive may not be able to attach the new tile to the old tile properly, and this will add more weight to the drywall.</p><p>It takes more time and effort, but removing existing tiles before retiling a bathroom is worth it.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to tile over tile?

• <div><p>The process takes two to four days, depending on the size of the area and your experience level. The first day involves assessing and prepping the existing tile, while the second day is for laying the new tile. This may take longer in complex areas. After letting the adhesive dry for 24 hours, grouting and sealing can be completed on day three. For larger projects or intricate tile patterns, expect the timeline to stretch a bit longer. Also, proper drying time between steps is essential for long-lasting results, which extends the project&rsquo;s time.</p></div>

Q: How do you know how many boxes of tile you need?

• <div><p>The number of boxes of tile you need depends entirely on the amount of tile in each box or case. Different manufacturers package their tiles differently, and boxes contain different amounts of tile depending on the size, shape, and material. Often, the amount of area that a case will cover is listed in the product description. To calculate the number of boxes you need, take the total square feet of the space and divide it by the number of square feet the box will cover.</p></div>

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Last update on October 25, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
Mona was also very helpful in guiding me to the tiles that would best fit our project. There were 6 bathrooms with different tile in each. They are all cohesive together but very different in there own way. I love them all !!! I would highly recommend Mona for ANY tile project and would...
Monastic Design
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Reviewed in August 2022
The representatives were professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. They just did not offer the bathroom materials (tiles) we were looking for. Otherwise they were great.
DaBella - Portland (Bath)
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Reviewed in September 2017
These guys do phenomenal work and they're genuinely good people, in stark contrast to so many contractors. I had a vague idea of what I wanted, and these guys helped hone it into something better than I could have imagined and built it with the skill of fine carpenters. This place is home now....
Bigfoot NW Construction
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Reviewed in February 2016
I was looking to get my carpets cleaned and specifically wanted a few stains removed. I got wonderful service from the office and the woman I spoke to was going to advise the techs to pretreat the stains. She was not only friendly but able to schedule the service quickly. On the day of the...
Ultraclean Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2016
I hired Simply Drywall to repair a kitchen remodel drywall disaster. Once completed, he installed subway tile. Then I rehired him to tile my bathrooms and later in the year he repaired dry rot on the house. Great work, professional and knowledgeable.
Simply Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2012
Beginning with Tomas's initial visit for an estimate, everything was handled professionally, always with good communications and staying right on schedule with everything. The countertops went in one day and the backsplash was done by Tomas's tiler on another day. He usually does the tile the...
Atlantic Tile & Granite
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River Stone Granite Corp

River Stone Granite Corp

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

17 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Victor not only did beautiful work, he was fast efficient quiet and clean did no damage to anything. The quote provided was competitive and the material provided (white quartz) was perfect. Would hire again no question!"

Patty N on October 2024

"Victor not only did beautiful work, he was fast efficient quiet and clean did no damage to anything. The quote provided was competitive and the material provided (white quartz) was perfect. Would hire again no question!"

Patty N on October 2024

Golden Craft Construction

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Golden Craft Construction

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8 years of experience

Welcome to Golden Craft Construction, where we go to great lengths to understand our clients' visions and bring them to life. With over 8 years of experience, we specialize in quality construction and are based in the Pacific Northwest. Let us help build your dream project.

Jayme Allen Tile and Contracting

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Jayme Allen Tile and Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

***We do not offer grout cleaning, repair or sealing services*** We offer services for the installation of ceramic, porcelain, glass, and stone tile. Covering all applications, such as floors, walls, backsplashes, fireplaces, tub surrounds, custom walk in showers. We love to do in home estimates to show you what we can offer. Give us a call today to set up an appointment today!

"Excellent work. Asked me questions to verify what we needed, answered my questions. Personable, professional, and flexible with his schedule when I needed it. Quote was fair and he earned every cent. Will absolutely work with him again when the time comes."

Charles C on September 2024

"Excellent work. Asked me questions to verify what we needed, answered my questions. Personable, professional, and flexible with his schedule when I needed it. Quote was fair and he earned every cent. Will absolutely work with him again when the time comes."

Charles C on September 2024

We are owner operated with many years of experience in General Remodeling including Siding, Bathrooms Remodels, Interior and Exterior Painting, Roofing, Window Installation, Drywall Repairs, Porches, Decks (new and repairs) as well as fences. We Also Offer Flooring Services Including Hardwood Flooring, Hardwood Floor Refinish, LVP, LVT, Tile And Carpet. We offer free estimates and service most Oregon areas.

"One of the best experiences with a contractor I’ve ever had. Gabby was amazing in handling the contract paperwork and the paint crew members were very professional and very focused on delivering an exceptional product. I would not hesitate to hire them again."

Richard R on October 2025

"One of the best experiences with a contractor I’ve ever had. Gabby was amazing in handling the contract paperwork and the paint crew members were very professional and very focused on delivering an exceptional product. I would not hesitate to hire them again."

Richard R on October 2025

Ikola Construction

114 Timbo Dr

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Ikola Construction

114 Timbo Dr

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4 years of experience

Ikola Construction specializes in the finish end of construction. Hanging and finishing sheet rock through paint and finish trim. Although has experience in all facets of construction, and is confident in delivering a quality job no matter the task.

PRO EDGE FLOOR COVERING

502 Effie St

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PRO EDGE FLOOR COVERING

502 Effie St

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5 years of experience

At Pro Edge Floor Covering, we are committed to providing customers with the very best, cleanest, greenest, most professional floor covering experience possible. Our green solutions and 27 years experience, allow us to do just that.

Madrigal Builders Corp

465 NE Chestnut Ave

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Madrigal Builders Corp

465 NE Chestnut Ave

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Elite Contracting

124 Hudspeth Ln

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Elite Contracting

124 Hudspeth Ln

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

General construction company currently building stick built homes for the last 3 years. Roughly 15 years doing full home renovations and flipping homes, with a solid understanding and practice of most facets of home building and restoration.

"It was a good service. He did a very good job. I would definitely hire them again."

Rich G on November 2020

"It was a good service. He did a very good job. I would definitely hire them again."

Rich G on November 2020

RTA

519 SE Kane St

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RTA

519 SE Kane St

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7 years of experience

RTA General Contracting Services 20+ yrs experience. All types of carpentry, restoration, and new construction. New homes, Construction management, out buildings , small framing jobs, siding , exterior/interior renovations. Also, do many different services, including: -Door/Window Installations -Exterior Siding -Finish Carpentry -Cabinetry (Build and/or Installation) -Drywall Repair (Texture matching) -Light Electrical/Plumbing -Kitchen/Bathroom Remodels -Wood and Laminate Flooring -Tile Flooring and surrounds -Decks/Fences -Entry Gates -Appliance/ Fixture Installations -Home Repairs -Handyman Work -Permit Pulling/ Referring Subcontractors -Licensed Realtor -And much, much more.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Porcelain tiles can last 60 years or longer. With high-quality tiles and proper installation, your porcelain tiles may even outlive you, making them well worth the initial investment.

To help your porcelain tiles last longer, you should clean and maintain them regularly. You don’t need any harsh chemicals to get the job done. Rather, use a cloth, hot water, and mild detergent. And don’t forget to learn how to clean floor tile grout, as that’s just as important as tile maintenance.

Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you’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’s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.

Just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should. You can apply new tile over existing tile in a bathroom, but the new tile may not look great if you lay it over worn, cracked, or uneven tiles. The adhesive may not be able to attach the new tile to the old tile properly, and this will add more weight to the drywall.

It takes more time and effort, but removing existing tiles before retiling a bathroom is worth it.

The process takes two to four days, depending on the size of the area and your experience level. The first day involves assessing and prepping the existing tile, while the second day is for laying the new tile. This may take longer in complex areas. After letting the adhesive dry for 24 hours, grouting and sealing can be completed on day three. For larger projects or intricate tile patterns, expect the timeline to stretch a bit longer. Also, proper drying time between steps is essential for long-lasting results, which extends the project’s time.

The number of boxes of tile you need depends entirely on the amount of tile in each box or case. Different manufacturers package their tiles differently, and boxes contain different amounts of tile depending on the size, shape, and material. Often, the amount of area that a case will cover is listed in the product description. To calculate the number of boxes you need, take the total square feet of the space and divide it by the number of square feet the box will cover.

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