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Q: What is the best adhesive for ceramic tile on concrete?

• <div><p>Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.</p></div>

Q: Should you keep spare tiles?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t discontinued. Having a few spare tiles in storage can help avoid these issues, as well.</p></div>

Q: Does the floor have to be completely level for tile?

• <div><p>Your floors should be completely level for tile, otherwise you risk damaging the tiles in the future. When there are even small gaps or hills in the subfloor beneath the tile, this puts more pressure on the tile when you walk around on the floor. With repeated traffic, the tiles are at risk of cracking, and you&rsquo;ll have to deal with tile repairs sooner than if the floor was completely level.</p></div>

Q: Should tile touch the tub?

• <div><p>Tile shouldn&rsquo;t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it&rsquo;s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/your-shower-tile-really-waterproof.htm">tile shower waterproofing</a>.</p></div>

Q: Can you install tile over tile?

• <div><p>You can technically install tile over tile, but we don&rsquo;t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn&rsquo;t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don&rsquo;t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.</p><p>If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.</p></div>

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Last update on July 25, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Great guys to work with! They did a fantastic and professional job installing large porcelain tiles with a mozaic accent design for a shower surround. I Recommend Highly!
V&R Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
They were professional and complete work timely manner and can not tell where tile was replaced.
McKinney Tile and Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2023
After some water damage I hired Miller Hardscapes to repair the affected drywall and replace the damaged floor with tiles. Mr. Obadiah Miller, the owner of the business, took care of everything. He has very high standards and worked accordingly. The results of the drywall repair were excellent...
Miller Hardscapes
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Reviewed in June 2021
Our floors ended up looking like a diy project gone wrong. A two day project took a week. The finish on the wood floors is rough and uneven. Holes were filled with putty and the finished before they were dry leaving a rough and crumbling mess. The laminate tiles are not fit together tightly in...
Lehman's Carpet - Carpet Cleaning & Flooring Sales
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Reviewed in October 2020
very nice people to work with. Only snafu was the grout not being ordered with the ceramic tile thus causing about a week to 10 day delay in getting the project completed.
Waynesboro Floor Covering
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Reviewed in September 2016
<p>Seth is very skilled and meticulous with his tile and backsplash installs. He had a tedious job of removing existing tile before installing with new in our kitchen and foyer. He was also easy to work with and helpful with pattern designs. He did an excellent job installing all of our...
Superior Floorcoverings & Kitchens
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Reviewed in June 2014
From choosing the flooring to having it installed the process went very smoothly. The tile I chose were 24x24 installed on a diagonal and this is not a job for the average contractor. Sams Flooring gave a fair price and did the installation on the day that I asked for and finished the job...
SAM'S FLOORING INC
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Reviewed in January 2014
<p>IT went absolutely great. Terrific. Not a single complaint. We found the company to be very willing to work with us to make this project more affordable, and they were flexible about coming up with options. We wanted the price to be around 40,000 and they worked with us to do that. They...
Dependable Roofing Inc
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Empire Today - Harrisburg

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

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Warranties offered

"Stairs were done beautifully. Floor work very well done. 3 men came. Communication a bit difficult due to language barrier Freshly painted walls scuffed during work at baseboard level. Did not come with any cleaning tools. Used my brooms, dust pan and snow shovel Arrived at 10:30 AM. Finished at 5 PM"

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Recommended by61%of homeowners

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Wyland property services

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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Very polite, on time, very professional, very reasonable, self motivated. Very happy with he work"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

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Mario Construction Services LLC

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went well, he did a great job and cleaned everything afterwards"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Magic Mist Cleaning Services

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

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"It went great. The gentlemen arrived on time, went right to work and did exactly what they said they were going to do.
The carpets look much better than when they started. They were pleasant and professional. We were very happy with their work.
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Lyons Tub & Tile - Home Facebook

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

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"I was most impressed with the savings. He was able to save me a lot of money. He was honest with me, and I was able to pay a fraction of what others would have charged."

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"We were to Flood Crew from our property management company, and found their reviews on Angie’s List. The crew arrived on time, did a great job, and our carpet’s look like new."

Drying bathroom wood subfloor from kitchen using indirect control heat, controlled by thermostat we set in place

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Warranties offered

JT Hunt Tile\n\nI strongly believe in giving my customers the most for their money. I work with a lot of different materials concerning tile and marble. With over 36 years of experience, i have consistently focused on the needs of my customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set me apart from my competition and keep my customers coming back! Give me a call today!

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The design was totally useless to me. I was extremely disappointed.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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Spence's Pro Custom Tile

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Pro Custom Tile is a locally owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We take great pride in our work and, can handle all of your residential and commercial needs big or small. Chris has a knack for excellence, call us today and let us be your 1 stop solution.

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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With over 20 years of experience in the tile industry, James is the right contractor for you! He wants his customers to be 100% satisfied and they will be when he is done with their project!

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

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.

Your floors should be completely level for tile, otherwise you risk damaging the tiles in the future. When there are even small gaps or hills in the subfloor beneath the tile, this puts more pressure on the tile when you walk around on the floor. With repeated traffic, the tiles are at risk of cracking, and you’ll have to deal with tile repairs sooner than if the floor was completely level.

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.

If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.

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