Jay Lundberg Tile has over 15 years experience in the ceramic tile and natural stone business. We have two full time crews trained in the traditional apprenticeship programs. We do residential and commercial, new construction and remodeling. We bring old world craftsmanship to your project. Kitchens, baths, fireplaces and flooring.
Jay Lundberg Tile has over 15 years experience in the ceramic tile and natural stone business. We have two full time crews trained in the traditional apprenticeship programs. We do residential and commercial, new construction and remodeling. We bring old world craftsmanship to your project. Kitchens, baths, fireplaces and flooring.
Mike's Floorpro, in Eldridge, IA, is the area's leading flooring specialist serving Scott, Johnson and Clinton Counties. We specialize in carpet installation, hardwood floor installation, carpet sales, tile flooring, hardwood floor sales and more. For all your flooring needs, contact Mike's Floorpro, in Eldridge today!
Mike's Floorpro, in Eldridge, IA, is the area's leading flooring specialist serving Scott, Johnson and Clinton Counties. We specialize in carpet installation, hardwood floor installation, carpet sales, tile flooring, hardwood floor sales and more. For all your flooring needs, contact Mike's Floorpro, in Eldridge today!
I am a hand on guy with all my jobs! I have a few sub if I need them and I have a couple men that work for me full time.
I am a hand on guy with all my jobs! I have a few sub if I need them and I have a couple men that work for me full time.
Welcome to Efloors.com, one of the largest online flooring retailers. We work hard to bring you great values; offering discount prices on laminate, hardwood, area rugs, bamboo, cork, luxury vinyl, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone and carpet tile from the brands you know and trust. Give us a call. You will find what you may have thought to be an impossible combination when purchasing flooring online: name brand flooring, unbeatable prices and expert advice.
"Communication is terrible! Brittany will ignore you and ingnore you time after time"
Darlene O on July 2022
Welcome to Efloors.com, one of the largest online flooring retailers. We work hard to bring you great values; offering discount prices on laminate, hardwood, area rugs, bamboo, cork, luxury vinyl, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone and carpet tile from the brands you know and trust. Give us a call. You will find what you may have thought to be an impossible combination when purchasing flooring online: name brand flooring, unbeatable prices and expert advice.
"Communication is terrible! Brittany will ignore you and ingnore you time after time"
Darlene O on July 2022
FREE ESTIMATES WITHIN 20 miles from MOLINE
FREE ESTIMATES WITHIN 20 miles from MOLINE
Wells-Way has been servicing the tri-state area for over 35 years. Specializing in Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning, Tile and Grout Care, Water and Smoke Damage Restoration, Odor Control, and Commercial Janitorial. Please visit our Web Site www.wells-way.com.
Wells-Way has been servicing the tri-state area for over 35 years. Specializing in Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning, Tile and Grout Care, Water and Smoke Damage Restoration, Odor Control, and Commercial Janitorial. Please visit our Web Site www.wells-way.com.
Since 1990 Cabinets Floors & More has being installing the most beautiful floors in Cherokee, IO and all the surrounding areas.
Since 1990 Cabinets Floors & More has being installing the most beautiful floors in Cherokee, IO and all the surrounding areas.
NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: ISANTI, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE & STEARNS COUNTIES.
NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: ISANTI, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE & STEARNS COUNTIES.
3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. ASK ABOUT ANDIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.
3 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. ASK ABOUT ANDIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.
Zogg & Associates specializes in aging and handicap construction. We do walk-in tubs, widen doorways, ramps, lifts and elevators. We also install Playgrounds throughout the mid west and have a metal fabrication shop. We hold many certificates from being a nation playground safety inspector, osha certified and ADA compliant. Feel free to call to see how we can help you!
Zogg & Associates specializes in aging and handicap construction. We do walk-in tubs, widen doorways, ramps, lifts and elevators. We also install Playgrounds throughout the mid west and have a metal fabrication shop. We hold many certificates from being a nation playground safety inspector, osha certified and ADA compliant. Feel free to call to see how we can help you!
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.