Thank you for finding Ahead Custom Tile & Stone here on Angi! I am currently booking projects with tile & natural stone for remodel and cosmetic residential work. I will work with you directly from estimate and sourcing materials and have previous work listed in my gallery. I offer Full Year labor warranties and am happy to take referrals to friend & family or discuss multiple projects. Thank you for interest in Ahead Custom Tile & Stone and I look forward to discussing your projects with you!
"Everything went well, the backsplash is beautiful!"
Sherry W on May 2025
Thank you for finding Ahead Custom Tile & Stone here on Angi! I am currently booking projects with tile & natural stone for remodel and cosmetic residential work. I will work with you directly from estimate and sourcing materials and have previous work listed in my gallery. I offer Full Year labor warranties and am happy to take referrals to friend & family or discuss multiple projects. Thank you for interest in Ahead Custom Tile & Stone and I look forward to discussing your projects with you!
"Everything went well, the backsplash is beautiful!"
Sherry W on May 2025
Tile Master. Quality Tile Installation Floors, Walls, Showers, Backsplash even Tile installation on Ceilings. Over 8 years of experience.
"I had to call back to fix it and its still not, grant colors are not match. He would come back but my husband doesn`t want to see him."
Betty B on May 2025
Tile Master. Quality Tile Installation Floors, Walls, Showers, Backsplash even Tile installation on Ceilings. Over 8 years of experience.
"I had to call back to fix it and its still not, grant colors are not match. He would come back but my husband doesn`t want to see him."
Betty B on May 2025
We are providers of construction services in the South Carolina area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, Diamond Solution Renovation has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!
"Excellent work. Communication was good. Crew was on time and work quality was excellent. Highly recommend"
Steve K on June 2025
We are providers of construction services in the South Carolina area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, Diamond Solution Renovation has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your construction needs!
"Excellent work. Communication was good. Crew was on time and work quality was excellent. Highly recommend"
Steve K on June 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"I hired Mike's team over the past two years to restore 4,000 square feet of 230-year-old heart pine floors. Mike and Chris did an excellent job restoring my floors and installing ceramic tile in the bathrooms. We had a weird project schedule, and we were able to work together to get it done to museum quality for this historic home at a reasonable price. Mike goes beyond the call of duty to get the job done and done correctly."
Nell E on May 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"I hired Mike's team over the past two years to restore 4,000 square feet of 230-year-old heart pine floors. Mike and Chris did an excellent job restoring my floors and installing ceramic tile in the bathrooms. We had a weird project schedule, and we were able to work together to get it done to museum quality for this historic home at a reasonable price. Mike goes beyond the call of duty to get the job done and done correctly."
Nell E on May 2025
Veteran Owned, family run business since 1998. We are a Shaw aligned dealer, which means priority pricing and service on Shaw products. Financing available through Wells Fargo, you can apply online at Shawapply.com. Our showroom is a complete retail flooring store with displays from a variety of reputable manufacturers like Mohawk, Mannington, DreamWeaver, Anderson, etc. In a hurry?, our warehouse is stocked full of all types of flooring great for quick turns. Free estimates for the upstate South Carolina area. Our subcontractors are background checked and insured. Brooks Flooring strongly believe in doing our part in being "green" by recycling and selling 'green' products. Our store is pet friendly, we would love to meet your dog! Thank you for doing your park by shopping small and local!
"Very well, clean professional work, careful of all in house items. Excellent matching of carpet pattern room to room. Kitchen floor was done better than we anticipated. Thank you Julia!"
David S on June 2024
Veteran Owned, family run business since 1998. We are a Shaw aligned dealer, which means priority pricing and service on Shaw products. Financing available through Wells Fargo, you can apply online at Shawapply.com. Our showroom is a complete retail flooring store with displays from a variety of reputable manufacturers like Mohawk, Mannington, DreamWeaver, Anderson, etc. In a hurry?, our warehouse is stocked full of all types of flooring great for quick turns. Free estimates for the upstate South Carolina area. Our subcontractors are background checked and insured. Brooks Flooring strongly believe in doing our part in being "green" by recycling and selling 'green' products. Our store is pet friendly, we would love to meet your dog! Thank you for doing your park by shopping small and local!
"Very well, clean professional work, careful of all in house items. Excellent matching of carpet pattern room to room. Kitchen floor was done better than we anticipated. Thank you Julia!"
David S on June 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Remodeling services, floors, paint, drywall, addition of houses, concrete, handyman services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
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Christine M on November 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Remodeling services, floors, paint, drywall, addition of houses, concrete, handyman services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
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Christine M on November 2024
Professional, Trained Installers Free estimates
Professional, Trained Installers Free estimates
I am a home builder and remodeler who can provide any home service need for your home. Things like HVAC install and repair to plumbing, roofing, siding, electrical etc. All my subs are licensed and insured.
I am a home builder and remodeler who can provide any home service need for your home. Things like HVAC install and repair to plumbing, roofing, siding, electrical etc. All my subs are licensed and insured.
Additional DBA - Upstate Tile and Grout Renewal. Locally owned & operated. We are the Upstate Premier Tile & Grout Cleaning & Renewal business.
Additional DBA - Upstate Tile and Grout Renewal. Locally owned & operated. We are the Upstate Premier Tile & Grout Cleaning & Renewal business.
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
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.