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Q: 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&mdash;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&rsquo;re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It&rsquo;s a lot more work, it&rsquo;s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</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: How can professionals improve bathroom aesthetics during installation?

• <div><p>Professionals can enhance bathroom aesthetics by recommending and implementing design elements such as modern fixtures, high-quality tiles, and efficient layouts. They ensure cohesive style, compliment functionality, and an enhanced visual appeal in the space.</p></div>

Q: How does the cost of porcelain countertops compare to other materials like quartz and granite?

• <div><p>Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop material. It typically costs between $50 to $70 per square foot.</p><p>Compared to quartz, porcelain is slightly more affordable, as quartz generally ranges from $50 to $200 per square foot. However, lower-quality, builder's grade quartz can be similar in price to porcelain.</p><p>Compared to granite, the price can be similar, depending on the quality of the stone. While granite slabs can range from $50 to $200 per square foot, you can find lower-end granite in the same price range as porcelain. High-end granites will cost significantly more.</p><p>Porcelain is generally more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic, but less expensive than high-end slate, concrete, and marble. A key benefit is that porcelain does not require sealing, which reduces long-term maintenance costs.</p></div>

Q: What is the best base for tile countertops?

• <div><p>Installing kitchen countertop tiles on a mold and moisture-resistant cement backer board is one of the best options. When fitted correctly on top of a plywood base, it&rsquo;s stable and long-lasting. Old-fashioned cement board is economical, cuts neatly and easily with a circular or jigsaw, and screws into plywood without any difficulty.</p></div>

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The work performed was excellent and the price was fair. I would definitely recommend Lightning Bolt Stump Grinding to anyone that needs this service.
Lightning Bolt Stump Grinding, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great prices, awesome service and communication, very knowlegable. My bathroom was done on time and they cleaned up each day. I highly recommend this company.
Quality Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2022
Williams and his crew did a fantastic job on the whole interior of our home. They were also very clean and careful with our furnishings and putting things back in order when they were finished. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in May 2022
He did an amazing job and took his time to make sure everything was done properly and my house and deck look great. I will be calling back to have my deck stained.
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Reviewed in July 2021
My wife and I contacted Ogburn Construction, Inc. after seeing one of their TV ads. They specialize in concrete driveway and sidewalk repair. Although we were very skeptical of their processes for lifting sunken and cracked drives and sidewalks, we were hopeful that their sales presentation...
Ogburn Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
Sonny and his team completely remodeled the kitchen in our newly purchased 100yr old home. Throughout the project Sonny paid close attention to ensure we were completely satisfied. We have contracted DDR to refinish the hardwood floors and stairs on both levels of our house.
Denson Development & Restorations
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Reviewed in September 2019
From start to finish - design to the last detail - out bathroom remodel was handled with care. Oscar was great! He met us at various tile shops to help with the material selections and kept in contact throughout the remodel. Jaime was also very professional and his attention to every detail is...
Prestige Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
Fantastic!! You couldn't ask for anyone better! John Lacko is talented on so many fronts and shared his expertise to make our kitchen remodel project go so much better. He coordinated with another company that was doing some floor repair simultaneous with the cabinet installation. He also...
Wicomico Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
Chris did all the windows on 2 floors, by hand, inside and out. This included 4 patio doors, 6 large. picture windows, 2 large windows in high precarious place & several smaller windows. He was quick, efficient, professional. We will definitely use them again. Betty in the office worked very...
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Reviewed in October 2017
Mr. Fracasse met with me on several occasions to discuss what I needed to get done and what my priorities were since I was on a tight budget. He completed several jobs for me on several different occasions. The first job was tiling my bathroom floor. He was excellent. He helped me select...
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Pruitt's Quality Floors, LLC

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

"He does excellent work. We were very pleased. He tiled and did the flooring and our bathroom. 100% satisfied with Michael Pruitt's work. Thanks again."

Response time1 day

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Hugo Carpet Service LLC

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great. Very responsive and work was beautiful. I had new carpet installed, ceiling repair and painted, walls painted, exterior power washed, deck repaired and painted plus a few other odds and ends. I was very happy and will be keeping them on my phone for any further projects."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"he was awesome. Very quick and professional. our friends have used him as well, and they were happy as well."

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GreenHouse Friendly Cleaners LLC

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

"Treated myself to a Big Deal for $99 (6 hrs of cleaning, or 3hrs with 2 people). This is the 2nd time I’ve had someone clean my house, the previous time was also an Angie’s List Big Deal, about 2 years ago. I was so pleased with their services. Paula and her co-worker worked diligently and left my house sparkling. I have a split level home, about 1,500 square feet, occupied by 4 adults and a furry dog. When Paula arrived we discussed my priorities. They were the 3 bathrooms (one was especially in rough shape) and the kitchen. I told her anything else would be bonus as far as I was concerned. They did a great job with the bathrooms and the kitchen, and on top of that vacuumed the living/dining room, hallway & stairs, and mopped the tile floor in my family room. It was so wonderful to have this taken care of before the holiday season."

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"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.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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D & C CONTRACTING LLC

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional Job, crew is prep all the areas for clean and encapsulate mold at my basement, repair drywall and paint using very good products, I recommended, the owners is certified for work hazmat materials.
Very thrust people, family company.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

"Excellent work! Very satisfied with finished product."

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Ferguson Home Improvements LLC

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I will use Ferguson Home Improvement again, Mr. Ferguson and his staff was very easy to communicate with and very professional. They completed the job in a day they were in an out and the quality of work is also impressive. I will use Ferguson Home Improvement again when I need their professional assistance.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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American Concrete, LLC

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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"Sean was very organized and did a great job!"

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Cougar Development Corp

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Serving Lancaster, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

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"Mr Barry was professional at all times this company is knowledgeable of what can be done by city side. They in fact had to go with me to city council for approval. They appeared to be knowledgeable in speaking to the council. Project was approved and all inspection were done complete and finalized. My family is enjoying the additional space."

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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.

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.

Professionals can enhance bathroom aesthetics by recommending and implementing design elements such as modern fixtures, high-quality tiles, and efficient layouts. They ensure cohesive style, compliment functionality, and an enhanced visual appeal in the space.

Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop material. It typically costs between $50 to $70 per square foot.

Compared to quartz, porcelain is slightly more affordable, as quartz generally ranges from $50 to $200 per square foot. However, lower-quality, builder's grade quartz can be similar in price to porcelain.

Compared to granite, the price can be similar, depending on the quality of the stone. While granite slabs can range from $50 to $200 per square foot, you can find lower-end granite in the same price range as porcelain. High-end granites will cost significantly more.

Porcelain is generally more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic, but less expensive than high-end slate, concrete, and marble. A key benefit is that porcelain does not require sealing, which reduces long-term maintenance costs.

Installing kitchen countertop tiles on a mold and moisture-resistant cement backer board is one of the best options. When fitted correctly on top of a plywood base, it’s stable and long-lasting. Old-fashioned cement board is economical, cuts neatly and easily with a circular or jigsaw, and screws into plywood without any difficulty.

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