Family owned business with over 20 years of experience handling all you Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom - Room Additions- Siding - Roofing.
"Great work - perfect!"
Ruby k on August 2024
Family owned business with over 20 years of experience handling all you Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom - Room Additions- Siding - Roofing.
"Great work - perfect!"
Ruby k on August 2024
Elite Cleaning Services is a family-owned business that has a passion for cleaning. Our team consists of dedicated and detail-oriented people that will accommodate your needs and help make your life easier. Don’t let cleaning get in the way of your family time and activities, check off “Chores” from your “To-Do” list and leave it to us. With 10+ years of experience, we are sure you will find our services very satisfying. So, give us a try, give yourself a break and let us sweep your worries away! We specialize in residential and business. Call us for a free estimate today!
"Last year 2 people did this same job in one hour. Three people came today and tried to stretch the time out to two hours. Yes it's nice and clean but I will not hire them again."
Pat W on June 2023
Elite Cleaning Services is a family-owned business that has a passion for cleaning. Our team consists of dedicated and detail-oriented people that will accommodate your needs and help make your life easier. Don’t let cleaning get in the way of your family time and activities, check off “Chores” from your “To-Do” list and leave it to us. With 10+ years of experience, we are sure you will find our services very satisfying. So, give us a try, give yourself a break and let us sweep your worries away! We specialize in residential and business. Call us for a free estimate today!
"Last year 2 people did this same job in one hour. Three people came today and tried to stretch the time out to two hours. Yes it's nice and clean but I will not hire them again."
Pat W on June 2023
Tile work: *Kitchen backsplash *Shower *Flooring *Fairplace and more !!
Tile work: *Kitchen backsplash *Shower *Flooring *Fairplace and more !!
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
Family owned and operated business since 2001. We take pride in our work and making sure our customers have a great experience transforming their home. Our tagline “Dream concepts become Quality creations” completely represents what’s important to us. Dreaming and quality of living. We absolutely love dreaming and exploring ideas of how to make life more comfortable and creative. Our mission is to help make your dreams a reality with precision and quality everytime. I believe our dwelling spaces should reflect ourselves and we can help you with the details. We look forward to bringing your ideas to life. We specialize in the installation of Hardwood flooring, Custom carpentry, LVT/luxury Vinyl planks, Tile floors, Heated tile floors, Custom walk-in showers, Tub surrounds, Fireplaces, Backsplashes, Accent walls, Kitchen cabinets & bathroom vanities, Custom built-ins & lockers, Stair systems, Interior & exterior doors, Windows, Framing, Roofing & siding, Barn doors, Decks, Painting & staining, Finished basements, Kitchen & bathroom renovations.
"The work done was WONDERFUL and timely and professionally completed! We are in LOVE with the project, and their service was so appreciated! :)"
Katherine T on April 2021
Family owned and operated business since 2001. We take pride in our work and making sure our customers have a great experience transforming their home. Our tagline “Dream concepts become Quality creations” completely represents what’s important to us. Dreaming and quality of living. We absolutely love dreaming and exploring ideas of how to make life more comfortable and creative. Our mission is to help make your dreams a reality with precision and quality everytime. I believe our dwelling spaces should reflect ourselves and we can help you with the details. We look forward to bringing your ideas to life. We specialize in the installation of Hardwood flooring, Custom carpentry, LVT/luxury Vinyl planks, Tile floors, Heated tile floors, Custom walk-in showers, Tub surrounds, Fireplaces, Backsplashes, Accent walls, Kitchen cabinets & bathroom vanities, Custom built-ins & lockers, Stair systems, Interior & exterior doors, Windows, Framing, Roofing & siding, Barn doors, Decks, Painting & staining, Finished basements, Kitchen & bathroom renovations.
"The work done was WONDERFUL and timely and professionally completed! We are in LOVE with the project, and their service was so appreciated! :)"
Katherine T on April 2021
We are a Small Family owned and operated flooring business out of winterset, iowa. We strongly believe and pride our self on our high quality work and most competitive prices.
"Gave me 5000 to git material's never heard are seem him again won't answer my calls"
Richard s on July 2021
We are a Small Family owned and operated flooring business out of winterset, iowa. We strongly believe and pride our self on our high quality work and most competitive prices.
"Gave me 5000 to git material's never heard are seem him again won't answer my calls"
Richard s on July 2021
We are a 2 man company that is insured and have been in business for over 10 years.
We are a 2 man company that is insured and have been in business for over 10 years.
Benchmark Construction LLC is a leading remodeling firm based in central Iowa with extensive experience for both residential and commercial projects. We bring quality, value and experience to residential and commercial remodeling and renovation projects. Owner Carl Sells has over 30 years of building experience and caters to our clients’ requirements for remodeling, renovation and related services; we offer solutions in a cost-effective and timely manner, maintaining our quality and safety standards. Benchmark Construction also incorporates sustainable practices whenever possible that work towards a project’s overall goals. Benchmark Construction combines innovative design, quality craftsmanship and expertise for the highest level of remodeling and renovation projects in central Iowa . We measure our success by our customer’s satisfaction. We believe it is important to enhance the overall well being of our community and its people with sustainable building practices as applicable to our clients’ projects
"They are excellent, he did exactly what he said he's going to do, very trustworthy and very reliable."
Kathryne C on September 2019
Benchmark Construction LLC is a leading remodeling firm based in central Iowa with extensive experience for both residential and commercial projects. We bring quality, value and experience to residential and commercial remodeling and renovation projects. Owner Carl Sells has over 30 years of building experience and caters to our clients’ requirements for remodeling, renovation and related services; we offer solutions in a cost-effective and timely manner, maintaining our quality and safety standards. Benchmark Construction also incorporates sustainable practices whenever possible that work towards a project’s overall goals. Benchmark Construction combines innovative design, quality craftsmanship and expertise for the highest level of remodeling and renovation projects in central Iowa . We measure our success by our customer’s satisfaction. We believe it is important to enhance the overall well being of our community and its people with sustainable building practices as applicable to our clients’ projects
"They are excellent, he did exactly what he said he's going to do, very trustworthy and very reliable."
Kathryne C on September 2019
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.