We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!(I'm here to clean airbnb and grow your business with good reviews)
"Great!!! Very professional, personable, and explained exactly what was going to be done. I was very pleased when the cleaning was completed. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽"
Tonia S on October 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!(I'm here to clean airbnb and grow your business with good reviews)
"Great!!! Very professional, personable, and explained exactly what was going to be done. I was very pleased when the cleaning was completed. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽"
Aztec Stone Works offers you, granite countertops and any stone repairs including: stain removal, seams, hanging sinks, reseal surfaces, scratches, cracks, chips, we also do tiles and patios ,etc ,. We will be happy to help you with your project. We have very good prices, free estimate.
"This was an all around good experience. Great communication and pricing and a quick turnaround between template and install - template on Friday and install on Monday! I would use them again and recommend them. "
Bob B on December 2025
Aztec Stone Works offers you, granite countertops and any stone repairs including: stain removal, seams, hanging sinks, reseal surfaces, scratches, cracks, chips, we also do tiles and patios ,etc ,. We will be happy to help you with your project. We have very good prices, free estimate.
"This was an all around good experience. Great communication and pricing and a quick turnaround between template and install - template on Friday and install on Monday! I would use them again and recommend them. "
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Absolutely fantastic work! Smith's remodeling repaired my fence and deck, then power washed and stained them. Everything looks brand new. Highly recommend!""
Jen O on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Absolutely fantastic work! Smith's remodeling repaired my fence and deck, then power washed and stained them. Everything looks brand new. Highly recommend!""
Welcome to SIRS Cabinet Refacing! Scott Dougan is an expert when it comes to residential construction and design. His reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in his success. Scott is committed to client satisfaction in which he serves the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion. By early involvement, Scott will explore all design possibilities to assist in obtaining the best balance of aesthetics and budget covering all aspects to bring the latest innovations in specialty architectural finishes to your project. No matter how small or big the job is, it will be completed with the same attention to detail regardless of the size. Give SIRS Cabinet Refacing a call for Scott welcomes the opportunity to assist you!
"Scott did a fantastic job installing our kitchen backsplash. It is perfect and we really appreciated his meticulous attention to detail. As a customer, we also really liked how accessible Scott is, he returns phone calls, texts back within a reasonable time, and answered all questions thoroughly."
Sara I on April 2024
Welcome to SIRS Cabinet Refacing! Scott Dougan is an expert when it comes to residential construction and design. His reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in his success. Scott is committed to client satisfaction in which he serves the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion. By early involvement, Scott will explore all design possibilities to assist in obtaining the best balance of aesthetics and budget covering all aspects to bring the latest innovations in specialty architectural finishes to your project. No matter how small or big the job is, it will be completed with the same attention to detail regardless of the size. Give SIRS Cabinet Refacing a call for Scott welcomes the opportunity to assist you!
"Scott did a fantastic job installing our kitchen backsplash. It is perfect and we really appreciated his meticulous attention to detail. As a customer, we also really liked how accessible Scott is, he returns phone calls, texts back within a reasonable time, and answered all questions thoroughly."
Armentrout Masonry LLC specializes in natural and manufactured stone veneer, natural flagstone or paver patios, and short retaining walls. We install stone veneer on foundations, house faces, fireplace exteriors, chimneys, and walls. All work is customized to the liking of the client. If prompted, we are happy to help in the designing process. We’ll provide as many free estimates as you need to feel confident in how your project is to look and cost.
Armentrout Masonry LLC specializes in natural and manufactured stone veneer, natural flagstone or paver patios, and short retaining walls. We install stone veneer on foundations, house faces, fireplace exteriors, chimneys, and walls. All work is customized to the liking of the client. If prompted, we are happy to help in the designing process. We’ll provide as many free estimates as you need to feel confident in how your project is to look and cost.
Family owned and operated flooring contractor. We are the area's leading expert in Hardwood flooring sales, installation and Dust Free floor sanding & finishing. We install all flooring with company employed, factory trained installers. VA Class A Contractor, NWFA Certified Installer and Sand & Refinisher, Bona Certified Craftsmen, Armstrong Flooring Certified Installer. We offer solid, engineered, unfinished, pre-finished Hardwood Flooring. We only install flooring products that we sell.
"It was obvious from the minute we met with Aaron Sheaves that he was experienced, patient, and knew how to interpret what we wanted when we weren't even exactly sure! We are experienced home remodelers and it was great to work with someone who completely met our very high expectations and requirements. Aaron was extremely detail oriented and responsive, had great recommendations for products and colors that would look best with the overall vibe of the house, and kept us informed every step of the process with daily text updates/pictures. Project was completed on time. The floors are absolutely gorgeous and we couldn't be happier. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement and we plan to hire him again within the year when we remodel our kitchen and master bathroom. We can't recommend Sheaves Floors highly enough!"
Linda S on October 2019
Family owned and operated flooring contractor. We are the area's leading expert in Hardwood flooring sales, installation and Dust Free floor sanding & finishing. We install all flooring with company employed, factory trained installers. VA Class A Contractor, NWFA Certified Installer and Sand & Refinisher, Bona Certified Craftsmen, Armstrong Flooring Certified Installer. We offer solid, engineered, unfinished, pre-finished Hardwood Flooring. We only install flooring products that we sell.
"It was obvious from the minute we met with Aaron Sheaves that he was experienced, patient, and knew how to interpret what we wanted when we weren't even exactly sure! We are experienced home remodelers and it was great to work with someone who completely met our very high expectations and requirements. Aaron was extremely detail oriented and responsive, had great recommendations for products and colors that would look best with the overall vibe of the house, and kept us informed every step of the process with daily text updates/pictures. Project was completed on time. The floors are absolutely gorgeous and we couldn't be happier. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement and we plan to hire him again within the year when we remodel our kitchen and master bathroom. We can't recommend Sheaves Floors highly enough!"
Importer, Fabricator, and Installer of the best quality countertops. Our showrooms are in Williamsburg: 6618-A Mooretown Rd Williamsburg, Va 23188 and in Newport News: 1185 Canon Blvd Newport News, Va 23606 6412 W. Broad St Richmond, Va 23230
"What a delight! Khash Erdene at the Richmond warehouse and showroom listened to our ideas and quickly found the stone we wanted. He was also able to Find a remnant that worked out perfectly and saved us quite a bit of money. The online communication provided an easy to execute approval of layout. The turnaround to installation was about two weeks even over the holidays! Installation was quick and professional. Excellent service from start to finish."
Barbara I on January 2021
Importer, Fabricator, and Installer of the best quality countertops. Our showrooms are in Williamsburg: 6618-A Mooretown Rd Williamsburg, Va 23188 and in Newport News: 1185 Canon Blvd Newport News, Va 23606 6412 W. Broad St Richmond, Va 23230
"What a delight! Khash Erdene at the Richmond warehouse and showroom listened to our ideas and quickly found the stone we wanted. He was also able to Find a remnant that worked out perfectly and saved us quite a bit of money. The online communication provided an easy to execute approval of layout. The turnaround to installation was about two weeks even over the holidays! Installation was quick and professional. Excellent service from start to finish."
For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.
"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."
DANNA F on June 2018
For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.
Established in 2009, We have traveled as far as New York and North Carolina to meet our customers' needs. No matter the size or scope of the project, we will fully commit to meeting the needs of each of our customers.This is what makes Largo Marble and Granite different from the rest; we treat each and every customer as a relationship - not a just job. Our fabrication shop and showroom is located in Sterling, Virginia. All of our stone fabrication machinery is less than 5 years old and made in Italy. We pride ourselves with the fact that all cutting and polishing is done in our shop with water. This not only ensures a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees by virtually eliminating potentially harmful airborne dust; but it also provides the highest quality finished product.
Established in 2009, We have traveled as far as New York and North Carolina to meet our customers' needs. No matter the size or scope of the project, we will fully commit to meeting the needs of each of our customers.This is what makes Largo Marble and Granite different from the rest; we treat each and every customer as a relationship - not a just job. Our fabrication shop and showroom is located in Sterling, Virginia. All of our stone fabrication machinery is less than 5 years old and made in Italy. We pride ourselves with the fact that all cutting and polishing is done in our shop with water. This not only ensures a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees by virtually eliminating potentially harmful airborne dust; but it also provides the highest quality finished product.
Anthony & Sylvan has been building custom pools in the Jessup area for over 50 years, proudly serving Southern Maryland communities in and around Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. Our expert design consultants understand Maryland's varied terrain and seasonal weather, ensuring your custom concrete pool is engineered for long-term durability. Whether you're envisioning a serene backyard escape or a fun, family-friendly space, we guide you through every step, helping you choose the perfect tile, coping, and features to match your vision. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for added peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!
"Best of the best. Our pool is 25 years old and three years ago AnthonySylvan did an entire rework. Last week we had a problem with our plaster in one small section of our baby pool and even though out of warranty item they came today and fixed our plaster and we are up and running again. Awesome customer support"
mike c on June 2023
Anthony & Sylvan has been building custom pools in the Jessup area for over 50 years, proudly serving Southern Maryland communities in and around Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. Our expert design consultants understand Maryland's varied terrain and seasonal weather, ensuring your custom concrete pool is engineered for long-term durability. Whether you're envisioning a serene backyard escape or a fun, family-friendly space, we guide you through every step, helping you choose the perfect tile, coping, and features to match your vision. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for added peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!
"Best of the best. Our pool is 25 years old and three years ago AnthonySylvan did an entire rework. Last week we had a problem with our plaster in one small section of our baby pool and even though out of warranty item they came today and fixed our plaster and we are up and running again. Awesome customer support"
mike c on June 2023
...
Showing 1-10 of 169
Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts
Generally speaking, it is better to cut tile wet when using a fast-moving wet saw to reduce dust and chipping. However, tile can be cut dry when using just about any cutting tool. Dry cutting will result in a bigger mess and may increase the risk of chipping or cracking, but if you’re just making small cuts, dry cutting is a safe and viable option. Cutting dry also means you can apply tile grout sooner, so it’s better for rushed projects.
Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop. It’s less expensive than other popular materials, including quartz, slate, concrete, and marble. It’s similar in price to the average, low-end or mid-range granite or quartzite countertop (high-end options cost more). It’s more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic.
However, note that porcelain doesn’t come with very many long-term maintenance costs. If it breaks, you’ll still need to make repairs, but it won’t need regular sealing like concrete and natural stone.
The grout shade you choose comes down to personal taste and preference. A darker grout will give you a more dramatic and noticeable contrast with the tile around it; however, lighter grout helps create a more uniform look when blending the colors together. Additionally, a darker grout combined with a patterned tile could be overwhelming to the eye, while lighter grout makes the pattern stand out as the main focus.
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.
Most professional shower tile installations take between six and eight hours, depending on the size and complexity. Most projects get completed in a single workday. DIY-ing the project takes around three to four days or roughly 16 hours. However, this will vary based on the skill level of the person completing the work.
The Broadway, VA homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost to install porcelain tile depends on materials, size, and whether you DIY or hire a pro. This guide will help you choose the perfect porcelain tile for your home and budget.
Tile varies dramatically in price, but there’s something for every budget. This guide will help you plan for tile installation costs, no matter the project.
Ceramic tile as a flooring option boasts a long list of advantages over other surfaces. However, there are also some key drawbacks worth considering. We’ve rounded up both the pros and the cons of ceramic tile into a helpful list.
