"Extremely pleased with my bathroom remodel. I was looking for a complete bathroom overhaul, not just a shower install. Very happy with the work BathPro of Western Pa. did. They gave a great explanation of what needed to be done, expert suggestions, provided a huge selection of colors/styles/options, and provided very competent professional installers. Work was completed in a swift and proficient manner. Highly recommend. Thank you BathPro !"
"Jim, Anthony, and Nicole did an outstanding job resurfacing our kitchen cabinets. Everyone thinks we replaced them because of how professionally Munion Cabinets performed the resurfacing. They also did an outstanding job installing a ceramic tile floor in our powder room as well as panel flooring in the laundry room. I highly recommend Munion Cabinets for any type of remodeling work. They are professional and honest and very easy to work with."
"LOVE my kitchen/laundry room tile floor!!! My floor was installed 20 years ago and now looks better then new. Eric did a great job and was very professional and punctual. You wonâ t be disappointed with his work"
"As with any job of this magnitude in an older structure, we had a handful of surprises. They were not totally unexpected surprises, but you just can't see behind walls and into floors until you start ripping things apart. We moved everything! The toilet, tub, and sink; plumbing was rerouted and the walls and ceiling were removed. The floor joists, electrical, and old plumbing from the ghost of remodeling past were a scary mess, but Jamin tamed the whole undesirable concoction. Once we had a solid foundation from which to work we hit a few snags with delivery schedules. This job was performed during Covid and shipping was just bogged down from everything from our vanity to simple hardware. I do recommend having a predetermined schedule for fixtures, materials, and other finish items before getting started. It can really stretch out a job when the process is redirected or halted based on missing pieces to the puzzle. Since Jamin started this job quite suddenly when another job had an unexpected pause for this very same reason, we didn't have a full grasp of how quickly we needed to make significant design decisions. Between, the anticipation of the unknown, and the horrid wait time for all deliveries you have the worst of our entire experience. So, now let's move on to the fun stuff. Jamin, and a number of subs and helpers contributed to giving us a really lovely space. I actually assisted him with some demo, and framing because I have a background in carpentry. Part of me wanted to quit my office job and go to work for Jamin it was so much fun. He is a truly fine person from a hard working family with two small ones at home. My wife and I had a chance to do some of the finish work on an exposed brick wall, and a retro-fitted window. Everything blended very well in the end and Jamin had no reservations about letting us be involved. The real highlight of Jamin's craftsmanship comes through in his finish work and especially his tile work. When we searched for a contractor we honed in on Jamin because of the intricacy of tile work we could see from he pictures on Angie's List. He did not disappoint. We had a general sense of design, and were able to communicate it to him. His knack for joining corners and moving into other transitionary spaces really amplified the spirit of what we were trying to accomplish. Jamin's original estimate was considerably lower than another we had received. He also planned on a much more involved project than the other folks. In the end, as we were informed, some additional costs did come up. We felt like some costs could have been avoided ultimately but overall the job was completed for much less than others had predicted. The job length was about 6 weeks and this too we thought could have been shortened with a bit more understanding on our part for how things flowed with deliveries of fixtures etc. It has been several months since the completion of the job and my wife and I still find ourselves just standing in the space admiring the craftsmanship and beauty of what Jamin was able to pull off. We are grateful for his time and professionalism. Not only would I hire Jamin again, I count him a friend and brother in Christ!"
"The kitchen in my 110+ year old house was small and difficult, with multiple doors and windows below countertop height. I went with Tri County Kitchens as they specialize in difficult kitchens. Todd (the owner) worked with me as I didn't want to change wide woodwork or expand the space. He came up with a very usable design. His installation crew was prompt, polite and very meticulous. There was a brief delay in finishing due to the pandemic, but that could not be helped. I am very pleased with my new kitchen. Highly recommended!"
"Mad City did a fantastic job. They removed my old bathtub and tile and installed a beautiful bath surround. I chose Arctic Ice for the pattern. It is beautiful. Love the practicality of the easy-to-clean surface. The faucet and grab bars are attractive, too. I got the metal shelves, which I like a lot. Highly recommend!"
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts
Yes, unfortunately, it is normal for wall and floor tiles to crack, especially when you drop heavy items on tiled floors or place heavy objects on them. Tiles are also more susceptible to cracking when ceramic tiles designed for walls are installed on floors, as these are often not strong enough to handle heavy loads from foot traffic and furniture. Similarly, tiles that are installed incorrectly, lack adequate subflooring, or have other installation problems are prone to cracking. To avoid these problems and the inevitable repair and replacement costs they bring, always hire a professional for tile work and follow best practices for installation.
If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward.
In some cases, granite tiles can be installed over existing flooring if the surface is level, stable, and free of moisture issues. However, removing old flooring is often recommended to ensure a secure and long-lasting installation, as well as to avoid height differences at thresholds. Consult with your flooring pro to determine the best approach based on your specific situation.
To make a bathroom look bigger, choose light-colored, medium- to large-format tiles. Light colors such as white, cream, or light gray make a space feel more open, while dark colors, busy patterns, and small tiles can make a bathroom feel smaller. It may seem counterintuitive, but small tiles can shrink a room visually due to the increased number of grout lines. Using medium- to large-format tiles creates a more seamless look. For the best effect, pair your light-colored tiles with a matching or similarly colored grout. This minimizes the grid-like pattern and gives the floor and walls a more continuous, uninterrupted appearance, helping the room feel significantly larger.
Popular options include ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tiles, chosen based on the area (bathroom, kitchen) and desired aesthetic.
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