***TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY BACKSPLASH SPECIAL (call for details)*** Family owned and operated! When you hire Peñate Tile & Home Improvement you are hiring a company that is worth it. We hold ourselves to the highest standards so expect your project to be done with that in mind. Quality work over quantity of work. We pay attention to every detail in our customer's needs.
"We agreed on a price, a date to get started and we were good to go. They showed up as agreed, worked 8-12 hrs a day and completed the job as promised."
Jesse H on April 2025
***TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY BACKSPLASH SPECIAL (call for details)*** Family owned and operated! When you hire Peñate Tile & Home Improvement you are hiring a company that is worth it. We hold ourselves to the highest standards so expect your project to be done with that in mind. Quality work over quantity of work. We pay attention to every detail in our customer's needs.
"We agreed on a price, a date to get started and we were good to go. They showed up as agreed, worked 8-12 hrs a day and completed the job as promised."
Jesse H on April 2025
Family own business with 25 + years of experience, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Is a trusted company for the best remodeling and handyman services for home. Open since 1988, we have been providing quality general contractor work at affordable prices. Our company is led by experienced professional experienced. We have earned a reputation for being efficient craftsmen who are knowledgeable in all areas of construction and renovations.
"In the past, we’ve typically hired general contractors based on solicitations at our home. This has unfortunately resulted in more than a few misses. But we went through Angi this time and the pro we chose, Omar’s General Contracting, was definitely a hit. Omar was professional and communicative. His crew was great. On time, very tidy, reasonably priced, flexible, and a perfect finished product. We hired them on Sunday and they started on Monday. In two days, Omar and his crew were able to basically rebuild our entire eat-in kitchen ceiling following a large plumbing project. I honestly think it looks better now than it did before the work. Amazing. We wont be needing referrals for general contractors in the future. We’ve found our company. Thank you for the great referral, Angi and team."
Kevin B on April 2025
Family own business with 25 + years of experience, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Is a trusted company for the best remodeling and handyman services for home. Open since 1988, we have been providing quality general contractor work at affordable prices. Our company is led by experienced professional experienced. We have earned a reputation for being efficient craftsmen who are knowledgeable in all areas of construction and renovations.
"In the past, we’ve typically hired general contractors based on solicitations at our home. This has unfortunately resulted in more than a few misses. But we went through Angi this time and the pro we chose, Omar’s General Contracting, was definitely a hit. Omar was professional and communicative. His crew was great. On time, very tidy, reasonably priced, flexible, and a perfect finished product. We hired them on Sunday and they started on Monday. In two days, Omar and his crew were able to basically rebuild our entire eat-in kitchen ceiling following a large plumbing project. I honestly think it looks better now than it did before the work. Amazing. We wont be needing referrals for general contractors in the future. We’ve found our company. Thank you for the great referral, Angi and team."
Kevin B on April 2025
At AMG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting your needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Everything went very well. They arrived when they said they would and worked all day and got the job done."
jeff v on November 2024
At AMG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting your needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Everything went very well. They arrived when they said they would and worked all day and got the job done."
jeff v on November 2024
We are a family-owned local company that provides outstanding service for area rug deep cleaning (includes complimentary pick up), carpet, furniture, drapery, tile/grout, air duct CleanSeal, dryer vent, and hardwood floor cleaning. We also provide disinfecting using electrostatic sprayers that can be accommodated for same-day service. Other services include power washing, window cleaning, general house cleaning, water damage restoration, furnace puff-back cleaning, and more. Additional DBA Names:Certified Restoration & Hydro Clean Certified Restoration.
"work was professional and efficient"
Joyce B on July 2024
We are a family-owned local company that provides outstanding service for area rug deep cleaning (includes complimentary pick up), carpet, furniture, drapery, tile/grout, air duct CleanSeal, dryer vent, and hardwood floor cleaning. We also provide disinfecting using electrostatic sprayers that can be accommodated for same-day service. Other services include power washing, window cleaning, general house cleaning, water damage restoration, furnace puff-back cleaning, and more. Additional DBA Names:Certified Restoration & Hydro Clean Certified Restoration.
"work was professional and efficient"
Joyce B on July 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Great team to work with. Very professional, great communications and top quality work. This project was to install drywall for a full basement renovation. The hanging of the drywall, taping, mudding, and finishing was great. Painting was included and they did a great job. I highly recommend Castro Contracting."
Tim L on October 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Great team to work with. Very professional, great communications and top quality work. This project was to install drywall for a full basement renovation. The hanging of the drywall, taping, mudding, and finishing was great. Painting was included and they did a great job. I highly recommend Castro Contracting."
Tim L on October 2024
Family owned business since 2015, licensed and insured. Either RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL Glass window&doors and sliding door repair or installation, shower doors frameless or storefront installation and glass replacement , screens, mirrors or even table tops... DC glass technicians are available and on call 24/7 to provide you with assistance and help. The glass we fit always conforms to the very latest American standards for energy and safety.. Our mission is your full satisfaction. When glass , just give us a call
"Our sliding glass door was barely sliding – dragging would have been a more accurate word for it. Moses diagnosed the problem as more than just the need for new rollers, showed us where the track was excessively worn, obtained what was needed to repair the track rather than trying to replace it, and now our door rolls smoothly again. We are very pleased."
Tom F on May 2025
Family owned business since 2015, licensed and insured. Either RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL Glass window&doors and sliding door repair or installation, shower doors frameless or storefront installation and glass replacement , screens, mirrors or even table tops... DC glass technicians are available and on call 24/7 to provide you with assistance and help. The glass we fit always conforms to the very latest American standards for energy and safety.. Our mission is your full satisfaction. When glass , just give us a call
"Our sliding glass door was barely sliding – dragging would have been a more accurate word for it. Moses diagnosed the problem as more than just the need for new rollers, showed us where the track was excessively worn, obtained what was needed to repair the track rather than trying to replace it, and now our door rolls smoothly again. We are very pleased."
Tom F on May 2025
Remodeling business that is locally owned and operated, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! 240-429-1017
Remodeling business that is locally owned and operated, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! 240-429-1017
KBY Construction is a family-owned and operated, full-service construction company proudly serving Southern Maryland. We specialize in a wide range of interior and exterior home remodeling and repair services, including kitchens, baths, tile, drywall, paint, roofing, siding, room additions, and much more. As a MHIC licensed company (MHIC# 155013), we are committed to providing expert analysis and free estimates for all your home improvement projects. Our team will visit your home, discuss your project in detail, and provide you with a comprehensive quote. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!
KBY Construction is a family-owned and operated, full-service construction company proudly serving Southern Maryland. We specialize in a wide range of interior and exterior home remodeling and repair services, including kitchens, baths, tile, drywall, paint, roofing, siding, room additions, and much more. As a MHIC licensed company (MHIC# 155013), we are committed to providing expert analysis and free estimates for all your home improvement projects. Our team will visit your home, discuss your project in detail, and provide you with a comprehensive quote. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!
At Pyramid Granite, we provide granite, marble, and a wide variety of engineered stones for your every need. We prioritize quality, customer service, and affordability; being locally owned, we skip the middleman to offer the best prices around. Our family of employees will guide you every step of the way and will handle any order, while being attentive to your personal needs and expectations for detail and class. We always keep in our stock over 130 colors of granite in slabs (not small samples) from all around the world. Given the nature of granite, we always encourage our customers to come to the warehouse and take a look at all our stock. We accommodate your needs with our vast selection of sinks. We also furnish and install cabinets by Bremtown 500, Bremtown 700, Everwood Cabinetry.
"Great! They were very professional and gave great recommendations"
Catherine H on June 2025
At Pyramid Granite, we provide granite, marble, and a wide variety of engineered stones for your every need. We prioritize quality, customer service, and affordability; being locally owned, we skip the middleman to offer the best prices around. Our family of employees will guide you every step of the way and will handle any order, while being attentive to your personal needs and expectations for detail and class. We always keep in our stock over 130 colors of granite in slabs (not small samples) from all around the world. Given the nature of granite, we always encourage our customers to come to the warehouse and take a look at all our stock. We accommodate your needs with our vast selection of sinks. We also furnish and install cabinets by Bremtown 500, Bremtown 700, Everwood Cabinetry.
"Great! They were very professional and gave great recommendations"
Catherine H on June 2025
Leading the industry by providing a comprehensive service to residential & commercial clients in need of selective & structural demolition , hazardous material abatement and disposal , as well as mold remediation services. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent job excellent people"
Denise W on June 2025
Leading the industry by providing a comprehensive service to residential & commercial clients in need of selective & structural demolition , hazardous material abatement and disposal , as well as mold remediation services. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent job excellent people"
Denise W on June 2025
Both materials work well, so start by thinking about foot traffic and budget. Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, so it’s ideal for busy entries, kitchens, and baths—even if it costs a little more.
Ceramic is lighter, easier to cut, and comes in a wider range of styles, making it a solid pick for walls or light-use floors. Match the tile’s durability rating to the space, and you’ll get the best balance of looks, performance, and price.
A solid subfloor starts with a flat, crack-free surface. Your installer will level any low spots, reinforce weak areas, and screw down fiber-cement backer board or quality plywood before setting tile.
Skipping this step invites movement, cracked grout, and even water damage—issues that are far pricier than prep work. Hire a pro to get the base right, and your new tile will look sharp and stay put for years.
Give the thin-set 24 to 48 hours to cure before you start grouting. Rushing the process can nudge tiles out of place, weaken the bond, and create cracks you’ll have to fix later. Keep foot traffic off the area until you’re ready to grout, and you’ll lock in a strong, even finish that lasts.
Tile size changes the workload. Large-format pieces mean fewer grout lines and faster coverage, but they’re heavier and need careful handling to avoid breakage and lippage. Small mosaics create intricate looks yet take more time to set and space correctly, so labor costs climb. Weigh your style goals against the extra effort (and budget) each option requires before you decide.
You can leave tiles ungrouted for a short window, but only if the surface stays clean and undisturbed. Once the thin-set cures, finish the job as soon as possible. Grout seals joints against moisture and locks the layout in place; waiting too long invites dirt, water, and movement that can shorten the life of your new surface.
Use at least two millimeter spacers on walls and three millimeter spacers on floors to give grout room to bond and absorb normal expansion. Larger, rustic tiles may call for wider joints, while precision-cut porcelain often looks best with tighter gaps. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and local code, and you’ll end up with an even, long-lasting layout.