"Everything went well. Installers were quick and cleaned up after themselves. Ripped out existing laminate floor and and tile, installed marble on fireplace surround and wood floor in living, hallway, bedroom and laundry room."
"I recently completed a six-month project with NRG Remodeling, and I couldn't be more impressed! The renovation of my 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, and kitchen went smoothly from start to finish. The communication was top-notch, and the team worked quickly and efficiently, all while maintaining very fair pricing. The quality of the workmanship was outstanding, and the entire experience was stress-free—much smoother than I anticipated. It's rare to find such a professional and personable team, and I’m already planning my next project with them. I would absolutely recommend them for any home renovation and will definitely turn to them for future work!"
"Mares flooring did a great job they did tile flooring, back splash, drywall, & painting kept the place clean and very reasonable pricing great job thanks"
"The project was completed on time and on budget. My glass tile backsplash was installed professionally with great care for detail and accuracy. The ability to reach the professional and schedule the appointment was great. He cleaned up the area after completion and was very easy to communicate with during the job. I will definitely use him again to install my floors and any other tile jobs that I have for my home. Overall it was a great experience and I will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great tile and flooring professional."
"The project was completed on time and on budget. My glass tile backsplash was installed professionally with great care for detail and accuracy. The ability to reach the professional and schedule the appointment was great. He cleaned up the area after completion and was very easy to communicate with during the job. I will definitely use him again to install my floors and any other tile jobs that I have for my home. Overall it was a great experience and I will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great tile and flooring professional."
"Jeremy did a good job installing flooring.However he tried to juggle a number of other jobs at the same time leaving us with a uncompleted job for two weeks.He did finally show back up to finish the job.Because of this I would not give a higher rating.I hope in the future he improves his customer service."
"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process. "
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts
The lifespan of tile flooring can vary significantly based on the material and maintenance. Generally, tile flooring can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years, but high-quality, well-maintained ceramic tile can last 75 to 100 years. To achieve a longer lifespan, you should clean the tiles and grout regularly, reseal the grout annually, keep the floor dry, and avoid placing extremely heavy items on it to prevent cracking. Choosing a high-quality tile (Grade 1) will also contribute to its longevity.
Technically, you can start tiling in a corner and work your way out. However, it's not traditionally how tiling is done. Instead, work from the bottom middle of the wall. Tile out the entire row with whole tiles before moving on to the next row. Once you finish installing all of the whole tiles, then you focus on tiling the corners.
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.
Replacing tile flooring can take a few days for a pro, but larger rooms will need more time. It takes eight to 12 hours for a tiling pro to remove old grout and tiles across 100 square feet. Then, it will take about four hours to prep the subfloor for tiles and another eight to 10 hours for a pro to install new tiles. Your tiling project may take up to a week, depending on the size of the room.
Whether you use a brush or roller depends on the size, shape, and amount of tiles. Rollers are easier to maneuver over large areas and can apply a more even coat of paint in a shorter time frame with no visible brushstrokes. Brushes are best for precision work, particularly in very small areas. If you don't want visible brushstrokes on your painted tiles, you can paint details with small foam brushes instead of bristled paint brushes.
The Ganado, TX homeowners’ guide to backsplash installation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
