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Q: What do you put under a tile floor?

• <div><p>To ensure an even and unbending surface to lay tiles on, you&rsquo;ll typically need to put a subfloor under a tile floor. Fiber cement backboards are the most common choice, but using plywood is also possible. Don&rsquo;t neglect this step, or you could risk water damage and grout or tiles prematurely cracking or crumbling, especially in an area with high foot traffic. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to remove old grout before installing new tile?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-tile-and-grout.htm">grout is clean</a>, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to attach ceramic tile?

• <div><p>Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you&rsquo;re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it&rsquo;s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.</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: 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>

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Last update on July 19, 2024

Reviewed in July 2024
I hired PA services for a bathroom remodel. They have done an absolute wonderful job. They done so good that I hired PA services for kitchen remodel now they are nice. Takes the time to really explain everything to me does great work. I appreciate him and his company. If you’re looking for a...
P&A Services
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Reviewed in December 2023
The owner Alex was onsite for the entire project. He was on time every day,worked hard and efficiently. He kept the work area clean and cleanup after the work day everyday. He installed hardwood in 3 large rooms and ceramic tile in our bathroom. Not only was his work very professional it was a...
Leboeuf Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
The retaining wall was a big job. Jr had it done in a reasonable time and made sure everything was cleaned up afterwards. My composite front porch turned out more beautiful than I had ever imagined! He took exactly what I had wanted and turned into the real thing. He did an amazing job with both...
Jr Lamey Contracting
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Reviewed in December 2020
Excellent job on the bathroom remodel. Great design and materials. The owner was very professional, stayed within budget, and finished on time.
P & A Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
What a GREAT job. I called earlier this week and he was able to do my tile cleaning today. Great service at a Great price. A true professional. Thanks !
RED HOT CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in July 2017
I can't praise JR's enough. Professionalism from the carpenters to the tile man, to the project manager. Mike ( project manager), easy to work with, agreeable to my needs and wants; worked up several floor plans. I hired my own plumber who worked with JR's. I chose and purchased my own vanity,...
Jr's quality Tile & Hardwood
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Reviewed in May 2017
Excellent. Gary is equipped with the proper tools, knowledge, and experience to handle just about anything I throw at him. He can replace a light bulb or rewire a house. He is awesome at tile work, we are still loving the kitchen floor tile he laid for us 9 years ago. He knows the construction...
Residential Essentials by Gary Miller
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Reviewed in December 2015
Max and his team installed a high end laminate in most of our home, and ceramic tile in other areas. The floors were very uneasy and this was a difficult job. Everyone was so professional, completed the work in a timely manner, and all were very trustworthy. Max stopped by the job often to make...
Max's Flooring
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Reviewed in November 2015
Since I was going to install the tile myself, Bob was very generous in offering his advice on how to make my project go smoothly. The tile arrived in a timely manner and with minimal lose in shipping. <br />
All About Floors & More
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Reviewed in February 2013
My biggest problem with OTHER contractors in the past was that you never knew when/ if they would show up to work. Once the project was started, they had someone there every day until the project was completed. In addition to the repairs, we asked them to take care of some other items that we...
Mammoth Restoration
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Quality Hardwood Flooring LLC

5.0(

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Team is excellent - refinished 1 room, stairs and a hallway for us. The results were outstanding - we hired again to refinish 3 other rooms. Will definitely hire in the future for any news flooring installs"

+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Yoder's Floor and Tile Works

5.0(

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Seth did an amazing job with the tile floor, bathtub tile any backsplash in a kitchen."

+10

Response time2 days

Response rate90%

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Magic Mist Cleaning Services

4.7(

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

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Emergency services offered

"The total time they spent in cleaning everything was Half-Hour.
Not enough time to steam clean thoroughly.
I had used Haddad's last year via Angie's List, and they were very thorough
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Recommended by89%of homeowners

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Repaired a broken floorboard. They did a fantastic repair job and highly recommend."

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Lyons Tub & Tile - Home Facebook

5.0(

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable. Did a great job caulking my bathtub."

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Blarney Stone Masonry Co.

4.3(

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"On short notice fit me in to his schedule. Lots of work completed in a short period of time. Very nice work! Recommend him highly."

Response time1 day

Response rate98%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

3.5(

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me. Overall, they're good designs. However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning. I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question. I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done. If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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Triangle Heating & Cooling

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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin is very knowledgeable and professional. He presented all of the facts, but did not push one way or another. The installer is the same. Highly recommend!!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Jason Snyder's Installations

New to Angi

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

+80

Response time6 hrs

Response rate94%

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

"Floor install . Did it all in 2 hour period .."

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

To ensure an even and unbending surface to lay tiles on, you’ll typically need to put a subfloor under a tile floor. Fiber cement backboards are the most common choice, but using plywood is also possible. Don’t neglect this step, or you could risk water damage and grout or tiles prematurely cracking or crumbling, especially in an area with high foot traffic.

No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the grout is clean, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.

Ceramic tile adheres best with premixed adhesive or mortar. If you’re installing the tile in an area with moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, opt for waterproof adhesive, and if you choose mortar, make sure it’s thick because that is the easiest to work with and ensures the tiles will sit flat.

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.

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.

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