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Locally owned & operated. The technicians are all bonded and insured and have been put through criminal background checks so it is safe to have them work in and around your home. They show up in clearly marked Mr. Handyman vans ready to get to work! They are carpenters by trade, but have many skills ready to tackle your projects large or small. Mr. Handyman of Central-Eastern Norfolk County and the South Shore is a professional, safe, reliable handyman service for your entire "To Do" list and just one call away. That's why local residents choose our service rather than calling a different specialist to patch drywall, repair wood rot and clean your gutters, our customers consistently choose us for quality work that's guaranteed .
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Expert tile, stone, marble, glass installations onto back-splashes, tub-surrounds, fire-places, all walls and floors, and floor-tile grout restoration. We also do shower-grouts, water-proofing and repairs. No sub-contractors will be coming into your house; all work performed by me. 32 years exp
"Ryan is a rockstar and did an excellent job repairing the cracked grout in our bathrooms, repairing a broken tile, cleaning the tiles, and sealing along our counter backsplash. He also did a great job communicating with me for the estimate and the work in addition to arriving right on time for both of those appointments. I would easily recommend hiring him and plan to use his services again for anything related to our tilework that comes up in the future."
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Crown's Tile Solution is a premier tile business specializing in bathroom and kitchen tiles. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a wide range of tiles, including ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to transforming spaces with beautiful and functional tile solutions.
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"The project went great and we are so happy with the results. This was a way more affordable option than completely removing and reinstalling our shower, especially since we were happy with the style of it. Also, we didn't know color matching was an option but that ended up making it look so nice. Highly recommend!"
Jessica W on May 2019
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Welcome to Express Marble & Granite. We've been serving the New England area, specially Massachusetts. We provide countertops and fireplace fabrication and installation for residential and commercial builders, remodelers, and individual homeowners. With over 18 years of combined business experience, we at Express Marble & Granite believe that producing high quality products is a top priority. In order to achieve this goal we have employed a highly trained staff, developed an efficient system, and have invested in state of the art equipment. We have gained the experience to produce highest quality finishes. In order to control the quality of our product, all our fabrication is done in house. We purchase our slabs from local distributors which enable our customers to select from hundreds slabs at various locations and enable us to be selective in the material we accept. We also import stones providing the best price and quality only Express Marble & Granite can offer.
"fantastic job. I love my granite countertop. Having an additional bar area done. AJ was fantastic. Great communicator made the process much easier than it. Could've been highly recommend them."
Tracy K on May 2023
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.Â
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.Â
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.