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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: What is the 3/4/5 rule for laying tile?

• <div><p>The rule tells you how to cut tile to install it in a corner. The 3/4/5 rule recommends that you should have 3 feet across on one straight line, four feet on the other perpendicular line, and 5 feet of length from the end of one of the lines to the other. You&rsquo;re making a right triangle with the tile, and the hypotenuse (the line across from where the 3-foot lie and 4-foot line meet) should be 5 feet long. </p></div>

Q: Does ceramic tile need to be sealed?

• <div><p>Glazed ceramic tiles don&rsquo;t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.</p></div>

Q: When should you not use large tiles?

• <div><p>There are no unbreakable rules of design, but experts recommend against using large tiles in areas with poor subflooring where they&rsquo;re more prone to cracking, in areas where the floor isn&rsquo;t entirely level, over raised areas or dips, and in bathrooms where budget is the primary concern. The size of your bathroom shouldn&rsquo;t be a reason not to use large tiles; in fact, larger tiles, also known as slab tiles, can be a modern and sleek choice for bathroom floors and walls.</p></div>

Q: Can you put tile directly on drywall?

• <div><p>Yes, but you should only put tile directly on drywall in smaller areas that don&rsquo;t experience excess moisture. For example, a small kitchen tile backsplash could work, but installing tile directly on the drywall in a bathroom or other chronically damp area is not a good idea. Either way, a cement backer board is a far more reliable solution, as drywall is susceptible to moisture and can warp or cause your tiles to crack.</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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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1959

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"Excelent Job, and reasonable cost."

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Recommended by61%of homeowners

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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

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Mario Construction Services LLC

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Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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

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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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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

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"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

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.

The rule tells you how to cut tile to install it in a corner. The 3/4/5 rule recommends that you should have 3 feet across on one straight line, four feet on the other perpendicular line, and 5 feet of length from the end of one of the lines to the other. You’re making a right triangle with the tile, and the hypotenuse (the line across from where the 3-foot lie and 4-foot line meet) should be 5 feet long.

Glazed ceramic tiles don’t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.

There are no unbreakable rules of design, but experts recommend against using large tiles in areas with poor subflooring where they’re more prone to cracking, in areas where the floor isn’t entirely level, over raised areas or dips, and in bathrooms where budget is the primary concern. The size of your bathroom shouldn’t be a reason not to use large tiles; in fact, larger tiles, also known as slab tiles, can be a modern and sleek choice for bathroom floors and walls.

Yes, but you should only put tile directly on drywall in smaller areas that don’t experience excess moisture. For example, a small kitchen tile backsplash could work, but installing tile directly on the drywall in a bathroom or other chronically damp area is not a good idea. Either way, a cement backer board is a far more reliable solution, as drywall is susceptible to moisture and can warp or cause your tiles to crack.

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