Eight Hour Shower, the innovative bathtub and shower replacement company has been serving Grand Rapids & West Michigan for 14+ years. We’ve got proven credentials like an A+ rating with the BBB, great online reviews, and tons of references. We are rooted right here serving Kent County and Ottawa County. Eight Hour Shower is committed to the a tradition of top-quality work, awesome customer service, and responsiveness to our homeowners’ concerns. Very few people who advertise “remodeling services” are properly licensed and insured. Don’t take chances; choose a company with proper licensing and insurance, a company like Eight Hour Shower. It’s important to us because it’s important to you. If you’re not willing to give up the use of your shower for weeks, call Eight Hour Shower to request an in-home showroom viewing. Many of our projects can be completed in a single eight-hour day. That’s where the name comes from: Eight Hour Shower. Ready to upgrade your bath or shower? Call us for a free quote!
Eight Hour Shower, the innovative bathtub and shower replacement company has been serving Grand Rapids & West Michigan for 14+ years. We’ve got proven credentials like an A+ rating with the BBB, great online reviews, and tons of references. We are rooted right here serving Kent County and Ottawa County. Eight Hour Shower is committed to the a tradition of top-quality work, awesome customer service, and responsiveness to our homeowners’ concerns. Very few people who advertise “remodeling services” are properly licensed and insured. Don’t take chances; choose a company with proper licensing and insurance, a company like Eight Hour Shower. It’s important to us because it’s important to you. If you’re not willing to give up the use of your shower for weeks, call Eight Hour Shower to request an in-home showroom viewing. Many of our projects can be completed in a single eight-hour day. That’s where the name comes from: Eight Hour Shower. Ready to upgrade your bath or shower? Call us for a free quote!
At Bath Masters Inc., everything we do is aimed at achieving complete customer satisfaction. From the time you contact us to the time you're admiring your finished product, we'll be taking every pain to ensure all the details are taken care of. Our experienced technicians know how to complete jobs efficiently while still maintaining the highest standards of quality -- giving you the best value for every dollar spent. We make sure to treat your home as if it was our own, and we're happy to answer any questions or address any concerns during the process. Our competitors can't match our great prices and versatility. Whatever you need, whether it is tile, porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass, we can resurface it for you! We've been making our customers happy for the last 20 years, and we have the skilled team, experience, and equipment to get any job done quickly and cost-effectively.
At Bath Masters Inc., everything we do is aimed at achieving complete customer satisfaction. From the time you contact us to the time you're admiring your finished product, we'll be taking every pain to ensure all the details are taken care of. Our experienced technicians know how to complete jobs efficiently while still maintaining the highest standards of quality -- giving you the best value for every dollar spent. We make sure to treat your home as if it was our own, and we're happy to answer any questions or address any concerns during the process. Our competitors can't match our great prices and versatility. Whatever you need, whether it is tile, porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass, we can resurface it for you! We've been making our customers happy for the last 20 years, and we have the skilled team, experience, and equipment to get any job done quickly and cost-effectively.
30+ years in business, Licensed and Insured. Customer and builder set up billing that is suitable to both parties. Green building Associate. Lead Safe and EPA Certified. Licensed in Michigan and Virginia.
30+ years in business, Licensed and Insured. Customer and builder set up billing that is suitable to both parties. Green building Associate. Lead Safe and EPA Certified. Licensed in Michigan and Virginia.
Home improvement/ handyman services, over 20 years experience.
Home improvement/ handyman services, over 20 years experience.
We except master card, visa, Financing is available
We except master card, visa, Financing is available
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.
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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
PREMIER Home Improvement, LLC, is a professional, licensed, and fully insured contractor with numerous years of experience in the construction industry. We offer superior residential remodeling and construction service. We take pride in the work we do and our priority is ensuring we meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Although we specialize in siding, windows, and doors, we have an abundance of experience in all areas of home improvement including roofing, remodeling, and maintenance projects that beautify, upgrade, and improve your home. PREMIER Home Improvement proudly serves southwestern Michigan. We provide free, no obligation estimates. Subcontractors are rarely used. Work is completed by in house employees. We look forward to serving you to complete all of your home improvement needs!
PREMIER Home Improvement, LLC, is a professional, licensed, and fully insured contractor with numerous years of experience in the construction industry. We offer superior residential remodeling and construction service. We take pride in the work we do and our priority is ensuring we meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Although we specialize in siding, windows, and doors, we have an abundance of experience in all areas of home improvement including roofing, remodeling, and maintenance projects that beautify, upgrade, and improve your home. PREMIER Home Improvement proudly serves southwestern Michigan. We provide free, no obligation estimates. Subcontractors are rarely used. Work is completed by in house employees. We look forward to serving you to complete all of your home improvement needs!
Sovereign Construction LLC is a small family owned business with 5 employees. We do all types of construction and landscaping.
Sovereign Construction LLC is a small family owned business with 5 employees. We do all types of construction and landscaping.
Empire Construction Enterprises, LLC is a Disabled Veteran Owned, licensed and insured Residential Builder Company. We are a family operated business, providing urban gardening, homestead lifestyle, outdoor living and cooking, swimming pool and spa maintenance programs, repairs, and on-site water chemistry analysis, deck and patio repairs, landscaping, and small-scale handyperson services to the communities of Kalamazoo and its surrounding counties throughout Southwest Michigan and along Lake Michigan's Western shoreline to provide help with developing your home or homestead to it's full potential for supplementing your own home-grown food sources, outdoor cooking, living, and entertainment.
Empire Construction Enterprises, LLC is a Disabled Veteran Owned, licensed and insured Residential Builder Company. We are a family operated business, providing urban gardening, homestead lifestyle, outdoor living and cooking, swimming pool and spa maintenance programs, repairs, and on-site water chemistry analysis, deck and patio repairs, landscaping, and small-scale handyperson services to the communities of Kalamazoo and its surrounding counties throughout Southwest Michigan and along Lake Michigan's Western shoreline to provide help with developing your home or homestead to it's full potential for supplementing your own home-grown food sources, outdoor cooking, living, and entertainment.
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.