Owner & operator, always performing every job. Cleaning carpets and upholstery since he was 15 years old. Never sends out a different contractor.
Owner & operator, always performing every job. Cleaning carpets and upholstery since he was 15 years old. Never sends out a different contractor.
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.
GR builders and Painters is locally owned and operated. Our crew members have the best attitude and are dedicated to making the customer happy. We are not the typical paint company. We go beyond the call of duty to please our clients. With over 13 years of service, our interior and exterior painting services are very effective and affordable and produce an immediate result. Give us a call or click for an estimate today! We have crews of painters that specialize only in painting jobs. We also have crews of handyman who are also very experienced and professional! We will be uploading photos and videos of what we do! GR BUILDERS Y PAINTERS DO! Roofing We install GUTTERS any kind any color you want We install any kind of SIDING HOMES REMODELING CLEANING SERVICE LANDSCAPING BATHROOM REMODELING We do much more! for more in call or text to 6164260958 DECKS
"Asked for a quote they came out that day, it was the weekend I was waiting on quotes from 4 other places. He was the first to have it in that day, the others took 2 to 3 days. He was priced well under all the others. The painting job was top quality and was done in 1 day. Wow!!! I would highly recommend, they are hard workers and get straight down to business! Thank you!"
Kelly L on April 2025
GR builders and Painters is locally owned and operated. Our crew members have the best attitude and are dedicated to making the customer happy. We are not the typical paint company. We go beyond the call of duty to please our clients. With over 13 years of service, our interior and exterior painting services are very effective and affordable and produce an immediate result. Give us a call or click for an estimate today! We have crews of painters that specialize only in painting jobs. We also have crews of handyman who are also very experienced and professional! We will be uploading photos and videos of what we do! GR BUILDERS Y PAINTERS DO! Roofing We install GUTTERS any kind any color you want We install any kind of SIDING HOMES REMODELING CLEANING SERVICE LANDSCAPING BATHROOM REMODELING We do much more! for more in call or text to 6164260958 DECKS
"Asked for a quote they came out that day, it was the weekend I was waiting on quotes from 4 other places. He was the first to have it in that day, the others took 2 to 3 days. He was priced well under all the others. The painting job was top quality and was done in 1 day. Wow!!! I would highly recommend, they are hard workers and get straight down to business! Thank you!"
Kelly L on April 2025
Locally owned.
Locally owned.
Renovation and repairs company. Can build a house from the ground up or do handyman services. Great pricing, great service. Free estimates.
Renovation and repairs company. Can build a house from the ground up or do handyman services. Great pricing, great service. Free estimates.
Our associates are experts in all aspects of flooring, including product, style, design & installation. Kiss Carpet was opened in 1986 in Mancelona Michigan. Today Kiss Carpet serves three locations in Traverse City, Harbor Springs & Mancelona. Kiss Carpet is proudly owned & operated by Ken Roberts and the Roberts families.
Our associates are experts in all aspects of flooring, including product, style, design & installation. Kiss Carpet was opened in 1986 in Mancelona Michigan. Today Kiss Carpet serves three locations in Traverse City, Harbor Springs & Mancelona. Kiss Carpet is proudly owned & operated by Ken Roberts and the Roberts families.
Brad's Services Inc. established in 1981, is a growing company offering extensive cleaning and restoration services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients in the Mid-Michigan areas. We are licensed, bonded, fully insured and certified in restoration and cleaning. Our employee's are uniformed and professional and we stand by our "Customer Satisfaction Guarantee". Licenses & Certifications include: Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Repair and Reinstallation, Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning, Textile Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, Smoke and Fire Restoration, Odor Control, Health & Safety and Licensed Builder. Brad's Services is also a Lead-Safe Certified Firm through the EPA. Brad's Services strives to improve it's capabilities through continuous training and certification of our employee's and the use of the most modern technology and procedures. "One Call Does It All"
Brad's Services Inc. established in 1981, is a growing company offering extensive cleaning and restoration services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients in the Mid-Michigan areas. We are licensed, bonded, fully insured and certified in restoration and cleaning. Our employee's are uniformed and professional and we stand by our "Customer Satisfaction Guarantee". Licenses & Certifications include: Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Repair and Reinstallation, Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning, Textile Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, Smoke and Fire Restoration, Odor Control, Health & Safety and Licensed Builder. Brad's Services is also a Lead-Safe Certified Firm through the EPA. Brad's Services strives to improve it's capabilities through continuous training and certification of our employee's and the use of the most modern technology and procedures. "One Call Does It All"
Truck mounted hot water/steam extraction carpet and tile cleaning
Truck mounted hot water/steam extraction carpet and tile cleaning
Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in 1-5 day kitchen updates. Services include 1 Day wood restoration, cabinet painting, cabinet redooring, cabinet refacing, custom cabinets, roll-out trays, storage solutions, and much more. Serving the greater Grand Rapids area including east Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Rockford, Ada, Belmont, and surrounding communities. Locally owned & operated by Nick & Tessia Pash. Available by appointment for free in-home estimates.
"Bad from start"
Mark S on March 2022
Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in 1-5 day kitchen updates. Services include 1 Day wood restoration, cabinet painting, cabinet redooring, cabinet refacing, custom cabinets, roll-out trays, storage solutions, and much more. Serving the greater Grand Rapids area including east Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Rockford, Ada, Belmont, and surrounding communities. Locally owned & operated by Nick & Tessia Pash. Available by appointment for free in-home estimates.
"Bad from start"
Mark S on March 2022
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.