"Jordan’s Tile Company did an outstanding job on my kitchen backsplash! They were efficient, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I’ll absolutely recommend them and will be calling them again for future tile projects."
"They were on time and did a pretty good job. They also didn't waste a lot of time during preparation. The other end of that result is a couple paint spots reman on the floor. Everything else was very high quality."
Barry Foster (CEO) of Cougar Development has been in service for over 36 years since 1978. In his career, he has worked as a General and Sub-Contractor for many large commercial and residential projects. Cougar Development in time has grown to be involved with building shopping centers, malls, restaurants, residential houses and developments. Barry Foster has been able to build himself a clientele full of professional skilled tradesman that are known to be some of the best in the business.
"After our first contractor left us high and dry, our friends recommended Angie's List. She told us about how the providers who belong to Angie's List are responsible and professional, so we asked her to give us a name of a handyman and construction service. That is when we were introduced to Walls Construction and Handyman Service. We contacted them last Friday and their receptionist was very responsive and professional and made us feel at ease and asked if she could send over their field rep that evening due to our circumstance. Their field rep came over Friday evening after work hours to look at what we needed done and was very professional too. They allowed us to use our tile we had already purchased. They showed up Monday morning Oct 8 at 9 AM as promised and completed the job beyond my expectations. We will be booking future work with them to complete some other projects we have long been waiting for. Thanks Angie's List. What a great service and thanks Walls Construction and Handy man service. A happy wife is a happy house :)"
"I had had issues with G & G. Amanda wanted to rectify the situation. She and another member of her crew came to my home and as a curtesy pressure washed my deck. Amanda was very apologetic and professional. If I could deal with Amanda I would use this company in the future. "
"My 1970's house had carpet installed over hardwood floors. When I bought it, the previous owners had ripped up the carpet to reveal those floors in need of repair. Mr. Biernot filled the many nail holes and refinished the floors beautifully. I have gotten many compliments on the beautiful matte finish. Highly recommend."
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts
Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.
Lack of durability is the most significant downside of painting tile. However, a painted tile backsplash doesn't see the same kind of action as, say, painted flooring tiles. For backsplashes, the durability of the finish is crucial because they often require cleaning. However, you can minimize the durability problem by using mild cleaners and water on the painted surfaces.
Yes, cracked tiles allow water to seep through the substrate or subfloor, leading to mold and mildew growth. It can also cause severe structural damage. At the very least, water damage can cause your tile to lift from the substrate, meaning one cracked tile can lead to several cracked tiles. It’s a good idea to waterproof tile in areas with direct water exposure or lots of moisture.
Yes, even if you’re being careful, removing tile can damage your drywall to some degree. However, you can minimize the damage done to it by eliminating a majority of the grout and taking your time prying each tile off. Also, it's worth noting that you might have more drywall damages to deal with if your tile is set into the mortar.
Once cracks appear, it is hard to stop tiles from cracking more. If the cause of the problem is improper subflooring, underlying concrete, improper tile joint sizes, mold growth, or structural issues, the only way to stop floor tiles from cracking is to redo the entire floor, fixing the underlying issues first. If cracks occur after impact damage, hiring a professional tile contractor to replace the cracked tiles, fix loose floor tiles, and restore the grout around them can prevent further damage. It is also important to keep your tile and grout clean and maintained to prolong its life.
The Newsoms, VA homeowners’ guide to backsplash installation services
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