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Q: Why not use silicone instead of grout?

• <div><p>Silicone caulk shouldn&rsquo;t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: How do you finish the edges of a tiled hearth?

• <div><p>If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren&rsquo;t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You&rsquo;d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward. </p></div>

Q: How much does tile floor installation cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tile-installation-cost-guide.htm">Tile floor installation costs</a> about <b>$1,900</b> on average. The low end of the price range is about <b>$400 up to about $6,000</b> or more on the high end. Several cost factors include the size of the area, the shape of the floor, the complexity of the pattern, the type of tile chosen, and labor rates in your area. Additional cost factors include the amount of preparation needed and any additional materials like subfloor or backer board.</p></div>

Q: How long do tiles last?

• <div><p>Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they&rsquo;re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they&rsquo;ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.</p></div>

Q: What is the best adhesive for ceramic tile on concrete?

• <div><p>Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.</p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
We had Austin install our tile shower surround as well as our herring bone style floor tile in our recent bathroom renovation. He was very professional and treated us like family. Austin was very insightful during our conversations on design and brought our vision to life. We couldn't be...
Balthazor Tiling
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Reviewed in June 2023
Great service, totally professional and a job well done. They get four stars for quality only because they didn't replace the ceiling tiles in the basement and the cat got stuck up there.
Double U Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
Overall from the initial quote to completion, Tim and his staff were very professional, punctual and overall did an amazing job! I needed a microwave installed above my stove and a new cabinet made. I also had quartz counters and a tile back splash installed/put in. The cost was very reasonable...
2nd Life Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2018
Great work. We have a large shower with natural stone and were constantly fighting mold despite weekly cleanings. Kevin and Jonathon came in and took care of it all. They were on time and super professional. I had originally been quoted for a color sealant, but they determined that it just...
Sir Grout Chicago
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Reviewed in June 2015
The experience was horrendous for them and for us. When we pulled everything up to to lay the new tile down, apparently the people that we purchased the house from, had glued the old carpet down to the cement. Because the cement had the old glue remnants on it, the tiles they were trying to set...
Turning Point Designer Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Things overall went well. Did excellent tile work. Interior paint was good. Exterior paint looked good, but now that spring is here, I can see multiple areas where bubbles have formed or peeling because paint was laid atop unscrapped areas. Roof and gutters are excellent. There was a dispute...
Always Building Custom
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Reviewed in February 2014
.Bob was most accommodating, this is our only bathroom and on all but two occasions whenever he had to remove the toilet he replaced it at the end of the day. He was more than willing to work with us, he built in a wall cabinet I had repurposed and installed decorative talavera tile and sink I...
Bob Ogi Carpentry
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Reviewed in April 2012
.It went smooth from start to finish. The room was stripped.The floor was cut open for the shower and toilet drain.Stud walls put up.Plumbing and electric installed. Durarock and green board installed and tapped and mudded. Shower base installed followed by complete hand built tile shower with...
Del's Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2010
In April 2010, Randy Doolittle, owner of Floormasters, was assigned by our contractor for the house remodel to take out a shower insert and retile the shower and add a shower door. At that time, he offered to also install a shower door and said that he would do it at his cost which was $1500...
Floormasters Commercial Flooring LLC
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Reviewed in May 2007
The ceramic tile installation went fabulously. I had 3 rooms (2 bathrooms and a laundry room) of 18 inch travertine installed on a bias. The tile installer was professional and it was completed perfectly and in two days. The hardwood laminate flooring, which I had installed in my living room,...
Hayden's Flooring America
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We specialize in custom tile of all kinds. Bathroom, flooring, kitchen backsplash and more. We offer in house free design services. 4+ years in business. Veteran owned.

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Emergency services offered

Custom Home Remolding Interior & Exterior Specializing in: - Siding/Roofing - Flooring - Bathrooms - Kitchens - Windows - Landscaping - Power Washing - Decks - Maintenance Work - And more All your exterior & interior needs! Message me for more info.

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K&M Tiling

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Thankyou for considering K&M. We are a 100% veteran owned and operated company. K&M covers the basis of tile installs including fireplaces, backsplashes, floors and custom showers. We would love to hear from you and see what changes we can make for you and your home!

Granite Gold Inc.

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Granite Gold Inc.

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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.

Design Tile and Marble

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Design Tile and Marble

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25 years of experience

Highly experienced installers Except all major credit cards

Tater's Total Home Improvement

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Tater's Total Home Improvement

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33 years of experience

I am a general contractor with 22 years of experience. I don't just do it all I do it all WELL, and I take my time to make sure that the customer is happy with the end result. I generally work on a half down, half when the job is completed basis, but I will look at each situation individually and determine what is fair to the customer.

BK Tile LLC

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BK Tile LLC

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20 years of experience

I am a small business, I have 24 years experience in the field of work that I do. I've been in business for myself for 8 years, I keep 2-3 guys busy and I am on site of every job so everything gets done right and in timely manner.

We are a complete home building and construction company

William Greely Custom Builders

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William Greely Custom Builders

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31 years of experience

William Greely Custom Builders, Licensed, Bonded & Insured, call for all of your Residential Carpentry needs from footings to the cap on the roof.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Silicone caulk shouldn’t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.

If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward.

Tile floor installation costs about $1,900 on average. The low end of the price range is about $400 up to about $6,000 or more on the high end. Several cost factors include the size of the area, the shape of the floor, the complexity of the pattern, the type of tile chosen, and labor rates in your area. Additional cost factors include the amount of preparation needed and any additional materials like subfloor or backer board.

Tiles last for around 100 years or more. Tiles on backsplashes can last even longer since they’re less likely to crack under foot traffic or from accidental drops, but even tile in high-traffic flooring can last a century or more with proper installation and upkeep. Porcelain tiles are denser and stronger than standard ceramic tiles, so they’ll last longer, often pushing past the 100-year mark.

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

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