Hi my name is Carlos Mercado owner of Mersan kitchen and bath renovations I’ve been doing tile work for over 11 years and can do from custom showers to backsplashes hardwood floors floating floors etc.
We are a father-son company. We specialize in all home remodeling. We can do anything from additions, opening up your floor plan, fireplaces, masonry with block, brick, or stone as well as excavation work from gravel driveways to digging your footings down to flooring throughout your home. We have 10 plus years experience and no job is too small. Our ultimate goal is to make sure your home project is everything you envision it to be. We take pride in our work and we want our customers to be happy with the job they are paying for. We look forward to your business.
I have 3+ years of professional experience in the flooring industry. I have worked with hard wood, prefinished, engineered wood and vinyl. Here to meet your flooring needs.
"It went beautifully. From Start to finish. Bobby was on time, looked at the job and brought in the necessary tools. He didn't have any problems getting the tiles out and replaced in record time. Very knowlegeable. "
Professional Tile Design, LLC\nSpecializes in building the best custom showers that your imagination can conjure. Something we pride ourselves in is the construction of our showers, even before the tile. The materials and the craftsmanship of how those materials are installed are of the utmost importance and the foundation of your project. Craftsmanship will be the deciding factor of how long your shower will last. I am a 20+ yr craftsman that's done projects ranging from the intricate stone and inlay work in the Spa of the Ritz-Carlton to meeting the demanding deadlines of Pilot Flying J. Are you looking for a well built shower that will wow you every morning. Here it is.Your home is forever, your Tile should be to. \nPlease follow me on [email protected]\nGive us a call today for a free estimate!
"I have hired “the best of Knoxville “ to install appliances, cabinetry and solid surfaces in my new kitchen. Each and every one of them have been riddled by disappointments from quality to integrity. . My expectations to find a contractor for tile work were thus certainly diminished. I reached out to Angie’s list to find a tile contractor. I simply described my project needs, provided my contact info and within minutes received communication from 865 tilepros. From that point on I received the best! Great communication, incredible workmanship, cleanliness and kindness! I can not say enough good things about tilepros. I will use them exclusively for each and every future tile project I have and will refer them to all needing tile expertise.
My first great contractor experience in the area!"
"I met Jill at our home and she took measurements and photos of our sons' room. We talked briefly about my ideas for the space. She provided several concept boards, for window treatments, furniture, and an overall "look" for the rooms. She also provided us with floor plans for each room. She brought paint colors, fabric selections, etc. Our first job with Jill was our sons' room. For the playroom, she had some pretty unique ideas that were right in line with the contemporary- but not too modern- look we wanted. She helped me with tips on doing some of the decorative painting myself, but also provided a few resources in case we wanted to hire the job out. She also helped me coordinate a subcontractor who handled a set of beautiful custom blinds. Jill tells me that in some cases she handles all the shopping, but that's part of the fun for me so she provided a list of links and stores for the items she chose. She gave a few choices for almost every item- budget and higher end. That allowed me to meet my budget while still getting some showstopper items, because we were able to save in other areas. Within a few weeks the room came together and got rave reviews after I posted the before and after photos on Facebook. And of course our visitors were amazed at the transformation. In the interim, we were redoing our guest bathroom on our own, and Jill was able to come into the project to help us choose tiles, wall colors, and vanity choices. A quick job that turned out really well considering the turn around time. A few months later we hired Jill again to rethink our living room and dining room. We were on a much more limited budget for both rooms but wanted to see what she could come up with considering some challenges in both the shape of the rooms and that I wanted to integrate some antique pieces we already owned. She came up with a brilliant look that blended our older pieces with a contemporary and clean look and we came in well under budget. Working with Jill was a lot of fun and we expect to continue to work with her to refine the look of our home. When I was considering hiring an interior designer I was worried about my low budget and lack of experience hiring someone to make these kind of choices for me. But it turned out to be the best decision we've ever made for our home because she allowed us to transform each area well under budget and much more quickly than we ever could have done on our own (well, we would have taken forever to make a decision on every item!). My favorite rooms in the house are the ones she's worked on with us. I just feel so happy that we found Jill Seidner."
\nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of stone and tile services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in ceramic, porcelain, and a variety of natural stone tile installation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n
There are several tools that you will use together to install tiles. Four of the most basic tools needed in tile installation include a notched trowel for applying tile adhesive, a tile cutter or saw for cutting tiles to size, tile spacers for creating the appropriate amount of space between tiles, and a grout float for applying grout.
The choice of whether to tile or use an acrylic tub surround is up to you and can be based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, cost, waterproofing, ease of cleaning, and maintenance.
Tile is a beautiful, classic bathtub surround choice; while tile installation cost is higher, it’s customizable and offers visual appeal. Tile is also harder to clean and presents waterproofing problems because of grout lines. Acrylic surrounds can be more affordable, don’t require much maintenance, and are easier to clean. However, they aren’t usually as visually appealing and may need to be replaced if they become damaged.
On average, tiling a bathroom involves about 12 hours of labor, usually spread over two to three days to accommodate prep work and curing times. A professional tiler can often complete the installation in 6 to 8 hours, whereas a DIYer might take 10 to 16 hours. The total project time is influenced by factors like the bathroom layout, tile type, and necessary prep work, such as removing old tile. The process includes specific timelines for different areas; for example, tiling a floor takes about six hours, while a shower area can take six to ten hours. It is essential to allow for adequate curing time—typically 24 hours each—for the mortar, grout, and caulk, which is why the project extends over several days.
Many homeowners have successfully retiled a bathroom themselves. It can be a challenging but rewarding process, but it’s best for someone who already has at least intermediate DIY skills.
Tile will almost always last longer than laminate flooring, regardless of the type of tile installed. Porcelain tile can last for 75 years or more with proper care, and even less durable ceramic tile will last for 60 years or more, provided they’re installed by a tile professional. On the other hand, laminate flooring has an average lifespan of around 20 years, and you might only get 10 to 15 years out of low-cost laminate flooring. As such, tile will add far more value to your home than laminate.
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