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Tile: ceramic and porcelain installers in Iowa City

Avatar for KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

Based Out Of
4.36(
25
)
•Approved Pro

KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS

Based Out Of
4.36(
25
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
86 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Do not and I mean do not hire this person to do any laminate tiling for your bathroom. I had all the material the tile, wax ring for the toilet, new heater vent and baseboards. I requested a quote stating all of the above. The initial look of the tile looks nice but he put the old baseboards back on leaving a hole in the wall. My toilet I’m going to have to have someone else take a look at it. My whole house smells like crap. You go cheap you get cheap work. This is going to cost more money to get repaired. Be careful ladies getting repairs or installs people like to give us the run around."

Tonya G on May 2025

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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Do not and I mean do not hire this person to do any laminate tiling for your bathroom. I had all the material the tile, wax ring for the toilet, new heater vent and baseboards. I requested a quote stating all of the above. The initial look of the tile looks nice but he put the old baseboards back on leaving a hole in the wall. My toilet I’m going to have to have someone else take a look at it. My whole house smells like crap. You go cheap you get cheap work. This is going to cost more money to get repaired. Be careful ladies getting repairs or installs people like to give us the run around."

Tonya G on May 2025

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2T Construction

953 Walter Road
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro

2T Construction

953 Walter Road
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
232 local quotes requested

2T Construction is a full service remodeling contracting company. From resurfacing decks to full additions and remodeling we are ready to make your dreams a reality. Please call us at 319-777-6647

"We recently hired Joe & 2T Construction to completely remodel our kitchen, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and stress-free. They began by handling the full demolition of our old kitchen with care and efficiency, making sure to minimize disruption to the rest of our home. Throughout the remodel, their communication was excellent—they kept us informed at every stage and were always available to answer our questions. He help design the new kitchen layout and had really great plans detailing the new kitchen layout. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. Everything from the cabinetry and countertops to the flooring and lighting was installed with precision and care. The final result is not only beautiful but also highly functional. The team was punctual, respectful of our space, and cleaned up thoroughly each day. We appreciated their transparency with the budget and timeline, both of which were met as promised. We highly recommend 2T Construction to anyone considering a kitchen remodel. They exceeded our expectations in every way."

Travis Y on June 2025

2T Construction is a full service remodeling contracting company. From resurfacing decks to full additions and remodeling we are ready to make your dreams a reality. Please call us at 319-777-6647

"We recently hired Joe & 2T Construction to completely remodel our kitchen, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and stress-free. They began by handling the full demolition of our old kitchen with care and efficiency, making sure to minimize disruption to the rest of our home. Throughout the remodel, their communication was excellent—they kept us informed at every stage and were always available to answer our questions. He help design the new kitchen layout and had really great plans detailing the new kitchen layout. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. Everything from the cabinetry and countertops to the flooring and lighting was installed with precision and care. The final result is not only beautiful but also highly functional. The team was punctual, respectful of our space, and cleaned up thoroughly each day. We appreciated their transparency with the budget and timeline, both of which were met as promised. We highly recommend 2T Construction to anyone considering a kitchen remodel. They exceeded our expectations in every way."

Travis Y on June 2025

FabCon

1560 Edgewood Rd
No reviews yet

FabCon

1560 Edgewood Rd
No reviews yet
22 years of experience

Fabcon is a small family owned business that is a combination of my construction and fabricating business, Specializing in architectural fabrications and sheet metal work. Our experience in each field helps bridge the gap between your ideas and our finished installations. Capabilities include shearing and bending up to 1/8"x 10'. Mig and tig welding of most weld able metals. Tube bending and rolling, along with the usual support machines such as saws, drills, lathe, plasma...

Fabcon is a small family owned business that is a combination of my construction and fabricating business, Specializing in architectural fabrications and sheet metal work. Our experience in each field helps bridge the gap between your ideas and our finished installations. Capabilities include shearing and bending up to 1/8"x 10'. Mig and tig welding of most weld able metals. Tube bending and rolling, along with the usual support machines such as saws, drills, lathe, plasma...

Klein Chem-Dry

2020 Werner Avenue NE
3.78(
9
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Klein Chem-Dry

2020 Werner Avenue NE
3.78(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience

We clean for your health. Carpets, upholstery, tile, grout, granite countertops, and even water damage to your home. Proven to be a healthier alternative to steam cleaning. Klein Chem-Dry is locally owned by Jason Klein, whose managed the business and serviced Eastern Iowa for nearly 20 years.

"These people did my carpet cleaning few days ago and I am very disappointed of their quality of work. The two gentleman that came for the job were nice but they surely didn't meet my expectations from a professional carpet cleaning service. About one day after the carpet is dried, I just lightly vacuum one of the room that they cleaned and you can see from the photo that it's still VERY Dusty. It almost make me wonder if they even clean my carpet at all. There were stains on the carpet that can easily be clean off but it's still there. You can see from the photo, all these mark were still there. I am very disappointed, it's a waste of my money and I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone. Please look at these photos and you be the judge!!!!"

Tommy Z on September 2023

We clean for your health. Carpets, upholstery, tile, grout, granite countertops, and even water damage to your home. Proven to be a healthier alternative to steam cleaning. Klein Chem-Dry is locally owned by Jason Klein, whose managed the business and serviced Eastern Iowa for nearly 20 years.

"These people did my carpet cleaning few days ago and I am very disappointed of their quality of work. The two gentleman that came for the job were nice but they surely didn't meet my expectations from a professional carpet cleaning service. About one day after the carpet is dried, I just lightly vacuum one of the room that they cleaned and you can see from the photo that it's still VERY Dusty. It almost make me wonder if they even clean my carpet at all. There were stains on the carpet that can easily be clean off but it's still there. You can see from the photo, all these mark were still there. I am very disappointed, it's a waste of my money and I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone. Please look at these photos and you be the judge!!!!"

Tommy Z on September 2023

Quality Home Repair

1324 5th St
3.00(
2
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Quality Home Repair

1324 5th St
3.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience

Quality Home Repair is a full service contractor that can tackle any project that you may throw our way.

Quality Home Repair is a full service contractor that can tackle any project that you may throw our way.

Don Jeffrey Construction

3719 Johnson Ave
5.00(
4
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Don Jeffrey Construction

3719 Johnson Ave
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quality work
37 years of experience

About Me My name is Don Jeffrey, some of my friends refer to me as Carpenter Don. I own and operate Don Jeffrey Construction here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Carpentry, Tile and Plumbing repair have been my areas of expertise for many years now. I am a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa as I graduated from Washington High School in 1981. I have several years vested with Carpenters Union Local #308 as a Journeyman Carpenter working in COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL Businesses During the Mid to late 90's Some of my other Training has Been Through Highly Skilled Contractors in this area. I started working as a Property Maintenance Man in 1989 at different Apartment Complexes in Cedar Rapids. I wanted to learn how to build so I started Stick Framing in 1991 and Things took off from there. I truly understand how frustrating it can be to find someone you can trust to help you with your home or office remodeling projects. Most of my repeat customers don't even bother to ask me how much it will cost. They know that I will tell them the truth about their issue or Remodeling Project. I will always be Honest about the details. Take your time and do your research, Get 3-three bid's and make sure we are one of them is Mine. We are not the least expensive in town, and we are certainty not the most expensive. If you would like to Schedule an Appointment, for a FREE QUOTE you can send me a message here. Or you can Pick up the phone, send me a text or give me a call 319-804-5238 anytime Day or Night. You will be glad you did. I will help you through the entire process, from selecting the Best products for the money, to the final installation. You can also hire us to just do the install of the material you have already purchased. I'll Chat With You Soon Thank You Don Jeffrey 319-804-5238 donaldljeffrey@gmail.com

"It looks better than I expected. Don is professional and very good at what he does. I would recommend his work to anyone."

Sharon S on December 2018

About Me My name is Don Jeffrey, some of my friends refer to me as Carpenter Don. I own and operate Don Jeffrey Construction here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Carpentry, Tile and Plumbing repair have been my areas of expertise for many years now. I am a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa as I graduated from Washington High School in 1981. I have several years vested with Carpenters Union Local #308 as a Journeyman Carpenter working in COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL Businesses During the Mid to late 90's Some of my other Training has Been Through Highly Skilled Contractors in this area. I started working as a Property Maintenance Man in 1989 at different Apartment Complexes in Cedar Rapids. I wanted to learn how to build so I started Stick Framing in 1991 and Things took off from there. I truly understand how frustrating it can be to find someone you can trust to help you with your home or office remodeling projects. Most of my repeat customers don't even bother to ask me how much it will cost. They know that I will tell them the truth about their issue or Remodeling Project. I will always be Honest about the details. Take your time and do your research, Get 3-three bid's and make sure we are one of them is Mine. We are not the least expensive in town, and we are certainty not the most expensive. If you would like to Schedule an Appointment, for a FREE QUOTE you can send me a message here. Or you can Pick up the phone, send me a text or give me a call 319-804-5238 anytime Day or Night. You will be glad you did. I will help you through the entire process, from selecting the Best products for the money, to the final installation. You can also hire us to just do the install of the material you have already purchased. I'll Chat With You Soon Thank You Don Jeffrey 319-804-5238 donaldljeffrey@gmail.com

"It looks better than I expected. Don is professional and very good at what he does. I would recommend his work to anyone."

Sharon S on December 2018

Mark Russo Kitchen & Bath Design

614 Clark St
5.00(
3
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Mark Russo Kitchen & Bath Design

614 Clark St
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sole proprietorship using various sub-contractors for remodeling projects. Design contract is used; if material is sold, a portion of design fee is credited towards these purchases.

Sole proprietorship using various sub-contractors for remodeling projects. Design contract is used; if material is sold, a portion of design fee is credited towards these purchases.

Efloors.com

1000 Brook Forest Ave
4.34(
29
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Efloors.com

1000 Brook Forest Ave
4.34(
29
)
Customers say: Terrific value

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

Perry Bonars Interior

2.67(
3
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Perry Bonars Interior

2.67(
3
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Freund's Hardwood Flooring

5.00(
6
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Freund's Hardwood Flooring

5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Quality installation, refinishing, boarders, custom design. No job too large or too small. Work is completed at an affordable price

Quality installation, refinishing, boarders, custom design. No job too large or too small. Work is completed at an affordable price

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FAQs for tile: ceramic and porcelain installation projects in Iowa City, IA

Labor costs for ceramic tile installation range from $3 to $15 per square foot, varying based on your location and project complexity. Basic grid patterns on well-prepared surfaces fall toward the lower end of this range, while intricate designs or installations requiring extensive preparation command premium rates. Most professionals calculate charges based on square footage rather than hourly rates, with labor representing 60 to 70% of the total project cost.

For a 1000-square-foot ceramic tile installation, expect to pay between $12,000 and $45,000 total, though most standard residential projects trend toward the lower half of this range. This breaks down to $12 to $45 per square foot for materials and labor combined. Projects of this magnitude often qualify for volume discounts, potentially reducing your per-square-foot cost, especially when using standard tile types and straightforward installation patterns.

Tile installation requires significant expertise, specialized tools, and meticulous attention to detail throughout multiple labor-intensive stages. Professionals must properly prepare surfaces, apply appropriate adhesives, precisely cut and place each tile, and finish with proper grouting and sealing. The process involves critical waiting periods between steps for proper curing. Improper installation can lead to expensive problems, including water damage, cracked tiles, and mold growth, making professional expertise particularly valuable.

The 3/4/5 rule uses basic geometry to ensure tile layouts begin with perfectly square corners. Installers measure three feet along one wall and four feet along the perpendicular wall, then verify that the diagonal between these points measures exactly five feet. This triangulation technique, based on the Pythagorean theorem, confirms right angles and helps prevent alignment problems that would become increasingly noticeable as installation progresses across the room.

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