Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

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Q: What is the best trowel for penny tile?

• <div><p>The best trowel for penny tile is a 3/16-inch-by-5/32-inch V-notch trowel. Because of the small size of the penny tile, you want a trowel with small notches that can lay a thin layer of mortar on the surface you&rsquo;re tiling. If the notches are too wide, you risk applying too thick of a layer of mortar, and it can squeeze out between the penny tiles.</p></div>

Q: Should tile trim match the grout or the tile?

• <div><p>Whether you want to match your tile trim with grout comes down to your personal preferences. If you match the two, it can help your tiles to stand out while providing a clean, cohesive look. On the other hand, you might opt to match your tile trim with your tiles. The best option will depend largely on your tile design, as well as how it fits overall with the rest of your room.</p></div>

Q: Can I cut tile without a wet saw?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you&rsquo;re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.</p></div>

Q: How much does tile installation or repair cost?

• <div><p>Costs range from $5 to $15 per square foot for installation and $150 to $600 for repairs, depending on the material and complexity.</p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Colt removed my bathtub and turn it into a beautiful tiled walk in shower. I absolutely love it!! He is very polite, hard working, and honest. Colt is reasonably price and communication is easy. I have another bathroom that needs a complete remodel and I will definitely use him again.
MPG Homes LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
K& D can do it all, and quickly! They remodeled our entire master bathroom in 3 weeks! Kevin does all his own work, including construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, tile, and flooring, so there was no waiting around for other tradesmen to do this part or that part. Anything I...
K & D Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2018
Joe was fantastic ... professional, informative and courteous. His crew of Alfred and Mike were great support players throughout. The job they performed for us was 'first class' in all respects. My wife and I agree we would hire them again for any sort of tile, stone or grout work...
Tile & Grout Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
They brought a crew of about 5 girls with no ladder. All of the ceilings were more than 12 feet tall so it created a problem reaching tall fixtures. They asked for my ladder but I'd already moved it out of the house. There was a sticky juice spot in front of the refrigerator from one of my kids...
Perfection Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in September 2017
We had a TERRIBLE experience. There was a great deal of sloppy work done. The painters did a terrible job on our cabinets, the tile work was sloppy, there were foot prints tracked on our foundation before it dried, and our farmhouse sink was dented (just to name a few). I also wanted a free...
Lantrip's Custom Homes I
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Reviewed in February 2017
Michael is a good man, takes care of business, does good tile work and he?s an upstanding gentleman.
Precision Tile and Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2015
<p>The whole process was outstanding! We had some carpet and tile installed in a new addition on our home, as well as a kitchen update. The ladies in the office were very professional and basically picked the colors for us on all the carpet, tile, and granite after finding out what we liked, and...
Menke, Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Poor. The worst we've experienced. In half of our rooms it looked like they hadn't vacuumed. Most of the ceramic tile hadn't been swept and none of it was mopped. The bathrooms barely looked like they'd been touched. Any dusting looked like it had been done around the items on the surface...
ROBINS CLEANING AND MORE
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Reviewed in July 2013
They did a wonderful job. Initially the were to lay a rubber material for the transition from tile to vinyl. I did not want that laid. I told them I did not want that and they went above and beyond to help me choose something else for the transition. Very happy with the installation and...
GLOSSON CARPETS
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Sharp Tile Service

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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"I was extremely pleased with this contractor, and will not hesitate to use him for future tile projects."

Response time6 days

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Gas and Sandy are awesome quality work customer service great will not cheat you they have done everything electrical remodel flooring bathroom you name it."

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Clyde, TX 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

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Brother actually did the work but got many cell calls and always appeared to need to be some where else, rather than pay attention to present job."

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Visionary Tile and Remodeling

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Small jobs welcome

Visionary Tile and Remodel can take your visions and bring them to life! We specialize in tile and flooring work but we can also complete several other types of projects. Call us today for a quote on your next project!

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Marcus Deeds

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Marcus Deeds is your best choice for all you flooring needs! We take great pride in providing the highest quality finished projects and our customer service is second to none! \n\nCall us today for a free estimate

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Here at This and That we take pride in our work! Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of the way we conduct business, and strive to complete the perfect job every time. \nWe will SHOCK you with our competitive pricing. Give us a call today for a FREE estimate!!!

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Tex-Tile

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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Small jobs welcome

We have over 25 years of experience in the business. Here at Tex-Tile we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n \n

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Small jobs welcome

"He was on time. Seemed to know what he was doing"

Response time2 days

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"I'm very satisfied with their work. The guys were respectful, took pride in their work and got it done in a timely manor. I felt the price was very reasonable and Jason was very informative with our budget. Job well done."

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

The best trowel for penny tile is a 3/16-inch-by-5/32-inch V-notch trowel. Because of the small size of the penny tile, you want a trowel with small notches that can lay a thin layer of mortar on the surface you’re tiling. If the notches are too wide, you risk applying too thick of a layer of mortar, and it can squeeze out between the penny tiles.

Whether you want to match your tile trim with grout comes down to your personal preferences. If you match the two, it can help your tiles to stand out while providing a clean, cohesive look. On the other hand, you might opt to match your tile trim with your tiles. The best option will depend largely on your tile design, as well as how it fits overall with the rest of your room.

Yes, it’s possible to cut tile without a wet saw; instead, you can use an angle grinder, a glass cutter, a snap cutter, tile nippers, or a rotary tool with a tile-cutting blade. A manual tile cutter or snap cutter works well for the larger tiles that wet saws are typically used for, while smaller projects might just require nippers or a glass cutting wheel. If you’re working with large quantities of tile, however, power tools are best.

Costs range from $5 to $15 per square foot for installation and $150 to $600 for repairs, depending on the material and complexity.

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