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Avatar for KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS
KL NELSON HARDWOOD FLOORS
4.3(
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"KL Nelson ans Son arrived on time to install the hardwood floors that we purchased from LL Flooring. He did a perfect job and was polite and explained the detail."
Repairing floorboards and recarpeting stairs
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation Project
Bathroom subfloor
Backsplash
Doors Project

+27

Response time5 days
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amayesing Floors
4.7(
14
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ours was a small but very necessary repair job. Travis came when we needed him and did a good clean job, well worth the minimum charge, We would call him again if we need help."
In Progress
Finished
Finished Tile
Finished Floor
Tile In Progress

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Madison's Resurfacing LLC
3.9(
15
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Serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Credit card accepted

"We had to call in a plumber for an emergency repair, this other plumber also quoted pipe replacement, but would have required an additional contractor for the finish work.
I searched Angies list and found some candidates for the total job including Madisons Plumbing(Plumber and Carpenter in One). Some further research on individual websites indicated that Patrick Madison would be a good fit.
At first he didn't want to quote because he didn't realize the extent of the remodel type of work and another contractor had already been involved for the emergency repair. I convinced him that this job was right up his alley. He set a date one or two days out and visited the site for quote. He replied the next day with an estimate of 17 man days and an attractive rate base on the extent of the work. I decided that he was the man for the job but he would need to add a man to expedite the completion of the job, as we would need to get our parents out of the house for the duration of the work.
Start and completion dates were set, he and his assistant arrived on time and made great progress every day.
I selected and supplied tiles and grout. (Just in time because the job progress was so fast)
Adders were: 1)Grab Bar in the shower. 2)Replacement Toilet. 3)Island style venting for the kitchen sink. 4)Power vent water heater, pvc vent pipe, electrical outlet for water heater.
He finished half a day early and essentially the only added cost was the purchase price of the water heater. There was enough in the original material estimate to cover the toilet and misc. hardware.
During the job the worksite was cleaned and maintained presentable. Plastic sheeting was used to control dust. Tarps were used to protect floors. Cleanup after the job was very good. Yes there was a very light dusting from the drywall work in much of the house and some light debris was overlooked in one room. Overall much better than I would have expected.
I told him about some of the things that I was doing after the job and he offered to do it for me, I declined and he offered suggestions and resource info.
I WILL call him again with more work in the future!!!!

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after
A clawfoot bathtub that has had it's fair share of use.
This is the after photo of a refinished clawfoot.
before

+16

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for tile: ceramic and porcelain repair projects in Iowa City, IA

People use the terms refinishing, resurfacing, and reglazing interchangeably. Refinishing is a process that repairs old tiles and gives them a fresh new coat of finish. This is also called tile resurfacing or reglazing.

Yes, you can refinish tiles as a DIY project, but it’s important to follow all the steps involved. These include the following:

  1. Clean the tiles or hire a local tile cleaning service to remove all the residue (soap film, oil, grease, and dirt).

  2. Etch the tile to ensure the refinishing solution adheres properly.

  3. Fill in any cracks or chips in the tile.

  4. Recoat the grout.

  5. Repair any missing or damaged caulking where applicable.

  6. Apply the refinishing product, primer, and enamel.

Your newly reglazed tile should last between 10 and 15 years with proper installation. However, higher-traffic areas and moisture may result in a reduced life span. Explore the cost of different tile types to determine which material works best for your home and needs.

Your bathtub and tile refinishing cost will likely seem like a small price to pay for the transformation it offers. Provided your tile and grout are both intact, refinishing will bring a brand-new style at a fraction of the cost.

Yes, most ceramic tile is paintable with specific epoxy or tile paints. However, you’ll want to avoid areas of heavy use or moisture, such as countertops, showers, and bathtubs. Paint can crack, bubble, or wear away over time, especially on floors.

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