Is it better to tile or use a tub surround?

• <div><p>The choice of whether to tile or use an acrylic tub surround is up to you and can be based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, cost, waterproofing, ease of cleaning, and maintenance.</p><p>Tile is a beautiful, classic bathtub surround choice; while <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tile-installation-cost.htm">tile installation cost</a> is higher, it’s customizable and offers visual appeal. Tile is also harder to clean and presents waterproofing problems because of grout lines. Acrylic surrounds can be more affordable, don’t require much maintenance, and are easier to clean. However, they aren’t usually as visually appealing and may need to be replaced if they become damaged.</p></div>

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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: Do you tile over hot mop?

• <div><p>You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). </p></div>

Q: What should I consider when choosing a pool tile?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pool-remodel-cost.htm">Pool remodel costs</a> are pricey, so you want to make sure you do it right. The best pool tile for you is one that looks great and fits your budget. If you have your heart set on a particular tile but can&rsquo;t afford to tile your whole pool in that style, consider tiling only a small area or portion of your pool with specialty tile.</p></div>

Q: How long does tile installation or repair usually take?

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

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Last update on October 27, 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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Platinum Carpet Care, LLC

Platinum Carpet Care, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

6 years of experience

We are a family owned/operated carpet cleaning company in the Oregon Coast. Our low moisture method is not only healthier, but also does an excellent job at removing soil & allergens from your carpets. This method will leave your carpet dry in a few hours instead of days.

"Very impressed with the job William did on our carpet. Dried in a very short time and looked great. Will definitely hire them again."

Beverly G on July 2023

"Very impressed with the job William did on our carpet. Dried in a very short time and looked great. Will definitely hire them again."

Beverly G on July 2023

Coos Carpet Care

Coos Carpet Care

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

28 years of experience

Serving the southwest Oregon coast since 1997. We specialize in the cleaning and care of carpet, area rugs, upholstery, tile and grout. With top of the line equipment and products to keep your home healthy and safe. As well as professional staff who are devoted to solving your cleaning concerns.

"Been using this company for several years and they are worth it."

Terri K on July 2022

"Been using this company for several years and they are worth it."

Terri K on July 2022

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.

Specializing in CARPET CLEANING, TILE AND GROUT CLEANING SERVICES! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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.

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

Skogman Flooring, LLC

1195 Newmark Ave

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Skogman Flooring, LLC

1195 Newmark Ave

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Skogman Flooring is an woman owned family business with 25 years of experience. Skogman Flooring offers quality workmanship with a professional and courteous manner.

Buckeye Construction LLC

E River Dr.

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Buckeye Construction LLC

E River Dr.

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My interior specialties include laminate flooring, tile, trim and molding packages, t&g siding, install cabinets and countertops. Exterior specialties include siding t-111, hardie plank, board and batton, decks, porches, lean tos, carports, and fencing. We also do any handy man repair . No job is to small !!!!!!!

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

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.

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered).

Pool remodel costs are pricey, so you want to make sure you do it right. The best pool tile for you is one that looks great and fits your budget. If you have your heart set on a particular tile but can’t afford to tile your whole pool in that style, consider tiling only a small area or portion of your pool with specialty tile.

The choice of whether to tile or use an acrylic tub surround is up to you and can be based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, cost, waterproofing, ease of cleaning, and maintenance.

Tile is a beautiful, classic bathtub surround choice; while tile installation cost is higher, it’s customizable and offers visual appeal. Tile is also harder to clean and presents waterproofing problems because of grout lines. Acrylic surrounds can be more affordable, don’t require much maintenance, and are easier to clean. However, they aren’t usually as visually appealing and may need to be replaced if they become damaged.

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

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