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Q: What do you put down under ceramic tile?

• <div><p>The underlayment determines a ceramic tile&rsquo;s sturdiness, and a cement board or backer board works best. Be sure to tape the joints when using these materials, and consider laying it on top of a layer of thin-set for more stability.</p></div>

Q: What tiles should not be used on a shower floor?

• <div><p>When choosing tiles for a shower floor, avoid highly porous tile materials, like those with a water absorption rating over 7%. Don&rsquo;t use non-vitreous tiles, or tiles fired at low temperatures, because they will absorb more water. If you use a highly porous tile in the shower, the tiles can wear down faster, meaning they&rsquo;ll need to be replaced much sooner. </p></div>

Q: What tile will never go out of style?

• <div><p>Regardless of the material, basic square tiles will never go out of style. Neutral colors like white, grey, beige, and black will always be in demand in residential and commercial settings. Certain designs, like herringbone and hexagonal patterns, are considered timeless. Porcelain and porcelain-like tiles will also never go out of style.</p></div>

Q: Can you put hot pans on porcelain countertops?

• <div><p>You can put hot pans on porcelain countertops. Porcelain is highly resistant to heat&mdash;it&rsquo;s manufactured at around 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can withstand a ton of heat without cracking or damaging. Even though the high heat is a plus, you should still be cautious when putting hot surfaces on porcelain countertops. </p></div>

Q: Can you use grout and caulk together?

• <div><p>Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable&mdash;you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn&rsquo;t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in September 2022
job went great, price was reasonable ,1/3 the cost of other contractors. Brian and his crew protected my lawn with large rubber mats and sealed my walls with thick rubber membrane down the wall and around the footer. then added dimpled sheathing to let any water escape to the drain tile. thanks...
Total Foundation Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2016
Totally took out existing Bathroom. So we had a really nice "Fresh start ". Amy worked with me on the design and offered fantastic ideas and options for me. Choosing the Modern look and added the vintage feel was a perfect meld. Replaconmg the origuinal wooden doors in the basin table with...
Get It Done Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2016
Disappointed. Tiled my entire floor, but it's not level. Spackled and painted by master bedroom and bathroom, and guest bathroom, and the flaws in the walls are obvious even after having the painter come back twice to fix. I honestly got tired of them being in my home and wanted them out after...
B Davis Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
DBC Remodel made a major renovation easy, stress free, beautiful and believe it or not, fun. ?Doug and his crew were talented, professional, courteous and hard working. What started out as a relatively simple basement bathroom update, turned into a finished mother-in-law suite. ?I liked what...
DBC Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2015
I had 2 requests. I purchased my home about 3 years ago. It has 2 septic systems, one for each end of the house. I did not know the location of the systems, and wanted to locate the tanks in order to have them serviced and determine the condition of both systems. I was...
Wm T Spaeder Company Inc
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Reviewed in October 2013
They put a crack down my door that went to the basement when putting the door back on, they took off the corner round and when I ask what happen and he told me oh it was like that when they came in, I told him it was not and that he was not getting the other half until it was put back right, I...
Aaron Byler
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Reviewed in October 2012
We called Mr. Atha in the spring of 2011 to come and give us an estimate for the work we wanted completed. He gave us the estimate, and we contracted with him to do the work. In the meantime, we found that some of the work we were going to do on the bathroom had to be reconfigured. That was...
ATHA'S CUSTOM FLOOR & DESIGN
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Reviewed in October 2011
From start to finish, this was a very good experience. Steph did a fantastic job in selecting the grouts and the mosaic tile such that the entire basement blends well together and makes it a showplace. The installation looks very professional, especially where they had to intricately trim the...
Foulk's Flooring America
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Reviewed in October 2011
We first saw A Sooty Solution at the Crawford County Fair in August and requested they contact us about cleaning our chimney as they were offering a special and quot;Fairand quot; discount. In late September, we called them as they had not contacted us as promised at the Fair. The earliest they...
The Chimney Clinic
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Kemery Construction

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Kemery Construction

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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 start to 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.

"Ryan was very friendly, stayed until the job was done, and did great work. Would recommend!"

Leah N on February 2021

"Ryan was very friendly, stayed until the job was done, and did great work. Would recommend!"

Leah N on February 2021

Yost Contracting

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Yost Contracting

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1 years of experience

I am a by myself trying to build a contracting business for general construction. Starting out small is my goal and hope to end up with bigger jobs.. for now general construction and gutter cleaning is what I offer

CLW Builders

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CLW Builders

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We specialize in interior remodeling (big or small), drywall repairs, painting, tiling, exterior siding, decks, and more! We are an owner-operated company, that will always be on-site. We have been doing carpentry work since 2007. We are honest, experienced, and very affordable No matter what kind of repairs or projects you need finished, give us a call or click today!

"Installed bad parts, wanted to charge another job to fix. Plumbing leaking in wall if tub is used. Caulking separated within 48 hours. Popcorn sprayed all over my skylight. Called me a liar multiple times, saying he warned me of bad parts. Not true. Shady company, unwilling to resolve anything they messed up. Pictures and texts will be posted on social media to come. (After ripping me off, he also ruined a neighbors remodel up the Street from me, also overcharged) I was quoted 22$ an hour for him, 15$ an hour for his helper for 40 hours. They both were they together COMBINED working 25 hours for 1700$ labor. That's 68$ each ... Unreal. Good luck"

Aaron G on May 2023

"Installed bad parts, wanted to charge another job to fix. Plumbing leaking in wall if tub is used. Caulking separated within 48 hours. Popcorn sprayed all over my skylight. Called me a liar multiple times, saying he warned me of bad parts. Not true. Shady company, unwilling to resolve anything they messed up. Pictures and texts will be posted on social media to come. (After ripping me off, he also ruined a neighbors remodel up the Street from me, also overcharged) I was quoted 22$ an hour for him, 15$ an hour for his helper for 40 hours. They both were they together COMBINED working 25 hours for 1700$ labor. That's 68$ each ... Unreal. Good luck"

Aaron G on May 2023

E2 Construction

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E2 Construction

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E2 (E-Squared) Construction is owner-operated specializing in: Complete Home Remodeling & Repair: Bathrooms Kitchens Home Additions (small to large) Flooring - Laminate, Vinyl, Tile & Natural Stone Siding, Soffit, Windows, Doors Roofing Plumbing Electrical Structural Damage Mitigation: Assessment of structural damage & restoration due to water, insects, and other pests.

TA Builders LTD

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TA Builders LTD

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Specializing in HARDWOOD FLOORING AND TILE INSTALLATION! 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!

"Great job in a timely manner hard worker"

Bill H on January 2022

"Great job in a timely manner hard worker"

Bill H on January 2022

Porreca's Floors & More

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Porreca's Floors & More

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Small family operated business with strong carpentry backgrounds. We have been in business for three years and have done full home rehabs to small one bedroom remodels. We specialize in flooring but we can do all aspects of remodeling.

Tri-state custom installations LLC

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Tri-state custom installations LLC

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9 years of experience

We're a full residential remodeling company specializing in bathroom remodeling. We can offer our customers 40+ years of combined experience. Our goal is to offer partial to full bath remodels in 2-5 days for less than the competition charges for basic shower installations. We also do basic kitchen remodels which includes cabinets, laminate counter tops and vinyl plank flooring in 7 days or less

Mike's Hardcore Contracting

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Mike's Hardcore Contracting

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10 years of experience

I'm a general contractor that provides been providing service since 2015. We accept all payment forms.

Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

The underlayment determines a ceramic tile’s sturdiness, and a cement board or backer board works best. Be sure to tape the joints when using these materials, and consider laying it on top of a layer of thin-set for more stability.

When choosing tiles for a shower floor, avoid highly porous tile materials, like those with a water absorption rating over 7%. Don’t use non-vitreous tiles, or tiles fired at low temperatures, because they will absorb more water. If you use a highly porous tile in the shower, the tiles can wear down faster, meaning they’ll need to be replaced much sooner.

Regardless of the material, basic square tiles will never go out of style. Neutral colors like white, grey, beige, and black will always be in demand in residential and commercial settings. Certain designs, like herringbone and hexagonal patterns, are considered timeless. Porcelain and porcelain-like tiles will also never go out of style.

You can put hot pans on porcelain countertops. Porcelain is highly resistant to heat—it’s manufactured at around 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can withstand a ton of heat without cracking or damaging. Even though the high heat is a plus, you should still be cautious when putting hot surfaces on porcelain countertops.

Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable—you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn’t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.

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Want to breathe new life into your old shower? Use this guide on how to regrout your shower to get the tile looking as good as new again.
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