Why are large tiles harder to install?

• <div><p>Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they’re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don’t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation. </p></div>

How long does tile floor installation take?

• <div><p>Tile floor installation usually takes about 16 hours of active work along with a couple of days of drying time between tile and grout applications.</p><p>The amount of time it takes your installer will depend on many factors, including the square footage of the space, the tile material type, and if they need to make intricate tile cuts.</p></div>

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Q: Can you tile over existing tiles in a bathroom?

• <div><p>Just because you can, doesn&rsquo;t always mean you should. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">apply new tile over existing tile</a> in a bathroom, but the new tile may not look great if you lay it over worn, cracked, or uneven tiles. The adhesive may not be able to attach the new tile to the old tile properly, and this will add more weight to the drywall.</p><p>It takes more time and effort, but removing existing tiles before retiling a bathroom is worth it.</p></div>

Q: How do I get uniform spacing between tiles?

• <div><p>Uniform spacing between tiles is important for a professional and clean appearance. To achieve this spacing, tile spacers should be placed between the tiles and left in place until the mortar hardens and the tiles are secure. You can use X-shaped spacers vertically in between the tiles and laid flat at the corners.</p></div>

Q: Should you tile around the toilet or remove the toilet?

• <div><p>For best results, you should remove the toilet in a bathroom before removing tile or installing new tile. If you don&rsquo;t remove the toilet, it will be harder to fully waterproof the tile around the toilet, which could increase the risk of mold growth or plumbing leaks. If you have trouble removing the toilet, hire a plumber to help.</p></div>

Q: Why are large tiles harder to install?

• <div><p>Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they&rsquo;re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don&rsquo;t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it&rsquo;s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation. </p></div>

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Last update on November 26, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
There were 20 bathrooms remodeling with Plumbing and Installing Tiles around it. 20 toilets Installed. And 7000 Sq Ft of Flooring was installed. All work seems to be looking good and lasting longer so nothing problems with wear and tear. Also the Cabinets were installed forKitchen and all seems...
Deluxe Remodeling LLC
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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 July 2023
Everything went great! Johnny is very hard working and meticulous about his work. He is very punctual on when he would be there and very affordable on his prices. Will use him for our last bathroom. I highly recommend Abilene Tub & Tile.
ABILENE TUB & TILE
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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 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 September 2015
I purchased a new SS about 1 month ago, and sadly took it to another shop that lied about the type of tint I got, and did a crappy install on my car. He wouldn't redo it or refund, so I gave up and went to Magic Tint to get my car redone. The quality of the tint, the quality of the install...
Magic Tint
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Reviewed in August 2015
He tinted the car with Ceramic Window Tinting, and it had bubbles, and dirt under the film. Very difficult to reschedule to get fixed once there was an issue. The tint was also blurry and hard to see out at night on the driver side windows and rear window while the rest were fine. He refused...
Extreme Tint & Decals
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Reviewed in November 2014
They worked quickly, did a professional job and cleaned up after themselves. My house was actually cleaner when they left. I've had a rust stain on my tile that I couldn't remove and they removed it and it wasn't even in the area of the house they were working on. They were polite and respectful.
No Sweat Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2014
Renovation began 5/13/2013. Estimated to be a 4 week job. Work ended 10/25/2013. There were many delays due to their family illness and material orders taking twice as long as expected. The tile work was sub-standard and had to be redone. The tile redo was not much better than the original,...
Barninger Brothers
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Reviewed in October 2013
James seemed very nice when he came out to give us a quote to remodel our second bath. Our home is in the country, and so no municipal building inspectors were involved. Once the work started, his people didn't show up until late in the morning and were gone by mid-afternoon. All of the existing...
J & S Home Improvements
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Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.

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MattMan Services is locally owned and operated by Matt Mooney. All services are provided by Matt Mooney who is a general contractor in the Abilene area.

Wilson Built Homes, LLC

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Wilson Built Homes, LLC

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Remodeling older homes and building new homes in and around the Abilene, TX area.

The Honey Do Service, Inc. is a full service general contractor for home or business repair and maintenance needs. Our highly skilled and qualified craftsmen are professionally trained, licensed, and insured. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we warranty all of our quality workmanship for a full year. There's no job too small - we do it all at honey do!

"The guys always do a great job. The estimator thoroughly checks everything you want done before giving the estimate and tells you what's needed to do the job. They arrive on time, do the job, and clean up! You'd never know anyone had been there except that what you'd wanted done is done. I recommend them to everyone who asks!"

Heather Q on May 2020

"The guys always do a great job. The estimator thoroughly checks everything you want done before giving the estimate and tells you what's needed to do the job. They arrive on time, do the job, and clean up! You'd never know anyone had been there except that what you'd wanted done is done. I recommend them to everyone who asks!"

Heather Q on May 2020

West Texas Flooring

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West Texas Flooring

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West Texas Flooring is a small business built on pride and quality performance. We are contractors for Abilene local Lowes Home Improvements. We are CFI ( certified floor installers) and Lead Safe certified firm.

Abilene Tub & Tile

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should. You can apply new tile over existing tile in a bathroom, but the new tile may not look great if you lay it over worn, cracked, or uneven tiles. The adhesive may not be able to attach the new tile to the old tile properly, and this will add more weight to the drywall.

It takes more time and effort, but removing existing tiles before retiling a bathroom is worth it.

Uniform spacing between tiles is important for a professional and clean appearance. To achieve this spacing, tile spacers should be placed between the tiles and left in place until the mortar hardens and the tiles are secure. You can use X-shaped spacers vertically in between the tiles and laid flat at the corners.

For best results, you should remove the toilet in a bathroom before removing tile or installing new tile. If you don’t remove the toilet, it will be harder to fully waterproof the tile around the toilet, which could increase the risk of mold growth or plumbing leaks. If you have trouble removing the toilet, hire a plumber to help.

Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they’re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don’t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation.

Tile floor installation usually takes about 16 hours of active work along with a couple of days of drying time between tile and grout applications.

The amount of time it takes your installer will depend on many factors, including the square footage of the space, the tile material type, and if they need to make intricate tile cuts.

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