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Q: Do porcelain tiles need sealing?

• <div><p>Like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-glass-tile.htm">glass tiles</a>, you will not need to seal most porcelain tiles, particularly if the porcelain is already glazed. It depends on quality. Porcelain is very water resistant, but it is not 100% waterproof. To avoid staining, some homeowners use a penetrating sealer. It is also a good idea to seal your grout. Unless you use epoxy grout, grout is very porous and can harbor bacteria, mold, and mildew.</p></div>

Q: What is the best tile for a bathtub surround?

• <div><p>Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that&rsquo;s also low-maintenance&mdash;you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it&rsquo;s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.</p></div>

Q: What should you avoid with porcelain tiles?

• <div><p>When cleaning porcelain tiles, avoid products that contain ammonia, bleach, and other harsh chemicals. Acid-based cleansers can damage the tile, though you can clean them with a diluted mixture of one-quarter cup white vinegar mixed with one gallon of hot water. It is important always to use a soft-bristled brush or sponge, since hard bristles and steel wool can scratch the tile.</p></div>

Q: Do you install shower doors before or after tile?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to install a shower door after the bathroom tile is in place to ensure you have accurate measurements. If you try installing a shower door first, the tile might be too thick to install afterward, or the tile will be too thin and create a gap between the shower doors that allows water to leak. With the tile in place first, you&rsquo;ll know the exact shower door size that you need.</p></div>

Q: Does a tile shower increase home value?

• <div><p>A quality shower tiling project is a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-bathroom-features-increase-resale-value.htm">bathroom upgrade that can increase resale value</a>. Bathroom remodels have the highest return on investments for any home update. Tiling a shower won&rsquo;t offer the potential 70% ROI that a full bathroom remodel involving upgrading fixtures, installing storage, and a complete room retile will. However, you can expect an average return of 55% to 60% for this refresh.</p></div>

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TJ did an excellent job installing a shop floor. He worked quickly, was professionally, and I’d highly recommend him to anyone.
Walking 4, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Water from a split pipe inside the walls caused extensive damage to my kitchen -- the wall, cabinets, and even to the floor and joists. I worked initially with Amanda who assessed the problem and provided an estimate. Workers, including JL and Brandon, were efficient and thorough. They even...
911 Restoration of Reno/ Tahoe, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Jasper & Richard showed up on time, performed the job as needed, were very professional. They made a couple of recommendations based on observations made during the installation of new insulation. Not at all pushy, very friendly and respectful. Cleaned up well after completing there work. Would...
Koala Insulation
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Reviewed in January 2023
Highly recommended!! I'm a restaurant owner where carpet gets dirty very often as you know spills can happen , alot of people comes and goes every day, there's traffic areas with hard spots to clean. So I wanted to give it a try I called them and I'm so happy my carpet looks...
Black Hills Dust N Clean
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Reviewed in September 2022
Wonderful Expierence with a knowledgeable and fair expert. Gave the best solution and had the best price. Very quick to schedule, amazing craftsmanship.
Tim Taylor Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
This was our third project by Renewal by Anderson, and all three have turned out to our great satisfaction. This organization is professional from bid through completion. And communication is one of their best qualities. They continually keep you informed and updated—oftentimes a rarity in...
Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City
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Re Bearfoot Wood Flooring Jeremy did an amazing job of repairing and restoring the wood floors in our newly purchased home. The job was easy to coordinate. He was in constant communication. We are really happy with his work and would highly recommend him.
Bearfoot Wood Flooring
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Reviewed in December 2021
I could not be happier with the work he did on my bathroom remodels. He did such a great job and the communication was great. He was respectful to my tenants througout the project which was important. They cleaned up everynight and their bid was right on the money. You cannot go wrong with...
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If youâ re unfortunate to discover black mold this is the company youâ ll want on your side!! Jarret & Renata are wonderful to work with. Theyâ re very professional & great communicators. We had 3 quotes for our job. Maricopa was hands down the least expensive & we couldnâ t be happier...
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The work performed by Amazon Stone at our home was outstanding. All questions we had were answered immediately no matter what time of day whether it be by text, email or phone. Eva & Joaquin act in a very professional manner. We were impressed with the finished product. They stood by their...
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"Jay was very easy to work with, from start to finish. He's very professional and did a great job tiling my kitchen floor."

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"Finished my siding on my house. Looks great, quick work, very knowledgeable about what he’s doing. Very personable as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing something done or help finishing a project."

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"Good. He fit my job into his schedule, adjusted the estimate down based on sq. footage, was on time, and carpet was very clean."

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Countertops By Design

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"Karen is awesome! Resurfaced my kitchen countertop with epoxy resin saving me money! She made sample boards for my approval. I now have heat resistant and food safe countertops . She also did my bathtub with epoxy. She totally transformed my Airbnb for my guests to enjoy. I am very pleased with counter tops by design and Karen! I would highly recommend her ."

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"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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Styling Tile & Flooring - Home Facebook

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our great work and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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We Nail It Improvements

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Like glass tiles, you will not need to seal most porcelain tiles, particularly if the porcelain is already glazed. It depends on quality. Porcelain is very water resistant, but it is not 100% waterproof. To avoid staining, some homeowners use a penetrating sealer. It is also a good idea to seal your grout. Unless you use epoxy grout, grout is very porous and can harbor bacteria, mold, and mildew.

Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.

When cleaning porcelain tiles, avoid products that contain ammonia, bleach, and other harsh chemicals. Acid-based cleansers can damage the tile, though you can clean them with a diluted mixture of one-quarter cup white vinegar mixed with one gallon of hot water. It is important always to use a soft-bristled brush or sponge, since hard bristles and steel wool can scratch the tile.

It’s best to install a shower door after the bathroom tile is in place to ensure you have accurate measurements. If you try installing a shower door first, the tile might be too thick to install afterward, or the tile will be too thin and create a gap between the shower doors that allows water to leak. With the tile in place first, you’ll know the exact shower door size that you need.

A quality shower tiling project is a bathroom upgrade that can increase resale value. Bathroom remodels have the highest return on investments for any home update. Tiling a shower won’t offer the potential 70% ROI that a full bathroom remodel involving upgrading fixtures, installing storage, and a complete room retile will. However, you can expect an average return of 55% to 60% for this refresh.

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