What is the best base for tile countertops?

• <div><p>Installing kitchen countertop tiles on a mold and moisture-resistant cement backer board is one of the best options. When fitted correctly on top of a plywood base, it’s stable and long-lasting. Old-fashioned cement board is economical, cuts neatly and easily with a circular or jigsaw, and screws into plywood without any difficulty.</p></div>

Should you tile the shower floor or walls first?

• <div><p>It’s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you’ll want the wall tiles to “sit” neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.</p></div>

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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: Should you tile the shower floor or walls first?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you&rsquo;ll want the wall tiles to &ldquo;sit&rdquo; neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.</p></div>

Q: Are porcelain countertops less expensive than granite?

• <div><p>Porcelain and granite countertops can be similar in price, but it depends on the quality of the granite. Granite slab installation generally costs $50 to $200 per square foot, while the average porcelain countertops cost $50 to $70 per square foot. High-end granites, like Blue Louise and Costa Esmeralda, cost significantly more than porcelain&mdash;especially if you choose a high-end finish&mdash;but you can choose a lower-quality stone for a similar price. </p></div>

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Adam Hull Home Improvements

365 Leckrone Highhouse Road

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Adam Hull Home Improvements

365 Leckrone Highhouse Road

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

12 years of experience

Here at Adam Hull Home Improvements, the client satisfaction is our #1 priority! We make sure we get the job done right and you will want to call us back for more work again and again. So for ALL your home improvements please get a hold of us, you will not be disappointed!

"Adam Hull arrived as expected and we agreed on the price. He did the job same day and very satisfied with the outcome. I will hire him for other projects."

Cheryl G on June 2019

"Adam Hull arrived as expected and we agreed on the price. He did the job same day and very satisfied with the outcome. I will hire him for other projects."

Cheryl G on June 2019

Bobby B's Handyman Services

21 Country Rd

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Bobby B's Handyman Services

21 Country Rd

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Residential and Commercial Solutions

141MOFFATT AVE

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Residential and Commercial Solutions

141MOFFATT AVE

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4 years of experience

RES-COM is locally owned and operated. We have developed a strong reputation for safety and quality while serving hundreds of residential and commercial clients throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. From minor repairs to major renovations, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of workmanship and integrity in all of our projects.

Lane Thomas Remodeling

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Lane Thomas Remodeling

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We are provide many different services from drywall, decks, framing to whole bathroom and kitchen remodels! We not only care about the work we do. We strive to be the best. Young and motivated team trying to make our name known.

A Complete Room

324 FERN ST

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A Complete Room

324 FERN ST

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Family owned and operated painting and flooring company with over 15 years of experience. Services include: Interior and exterior painting, Hardwood and tile installation, Basement sealing, staining and cleaning services.

Cousins construction

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Cousins construction

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Cousins construction is a small handyman business looking to help make homes beautiful! With our experienced staff we can make those home projects easy! Feel free to contact us at 724-707-4348 or 724-912-4916

A+ Construction

948 California Dr

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A+ Construction

948 California Dr

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Here at A+ Construction we can provide quality residential home improvement at a fair price. We are capable of a variety of home repairs and services, specializing in: kitchen and bath remodeling, flooring, painting, including your plumbing and electrical needs. Exterior work such as roofing, decks, french drains, and landscaping. No job is too small, we also do handyman work, we can do it all.

Philadelphia Modern Flooring

21 S 11th St

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Philadelphia Modern Flooring

21 S 11th St

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We are a flooring contractor who sells/install all types of flooring everything from hardwood, luxury vinyl planks , ceramic , carpet ETC.

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68 Cress Ln

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68 Cress Ln

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We specialize in interior and or exterior painting also drywall repair and new installation and offer free estimates I myself have 15yrs experience we are a very clean crew quick, efficient and guarantee a flawless finish

All General Contracting

189 Sr2003

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All General Contracting

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All General Contracting Service are your local interior home remodeling specialists. We have a broad area of expertise and we offer personalized service. If you’re looking to remodel your basement or bathroom, add a addition or renovate your homes interior you’ve come to the right professionals. We’ve been doing this type of work for 20 plus years and we are fair priced compared to other Contractors in this area. Rest assured, we’re fully licensed and insured too. We welcome you to visit our Facebook page to see photos of Jobs we’ve done in the last few months so check it out. We welcome new customers so why wait? Contact us today for a free estimate! We would love to hear from you.

"It went very good. It was in a very good shape. Work was done in a timely manner. We were pleased!"

Joe Y on January 2020

"It went very good. It was in a very good shape. Work was done in a timely manner. We were pleased!"

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Installing kitchen countertop tiles on a mold and moisture-resistant cement backer board is one of the best options. When fitted correctly on top of a plywood base, it’s stable and long-lasting. Old-fashioned cement board is economical, cuts neatly and easily with a circular or jigsaw, and screws into plywood without any difficulty.

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.

It’s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you’ll want the wall tiles to “sit” neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.

Porcelain and granite countertops can be similar in price, but it depends on the quality of the granite. Granite slab installation generally costs $50 to $200 per square foot, while the average porcelain countertops cost $50 to $70 per square foot. High-end granites, like Blue Louise and Costa Esmeralda, cost significantly more than porcelain—especially if you choose a high-end finish—but you can choose a lower-quality stone for a similar price.

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