If you are looking for an experienced and customer friendly flooring installer, Kurt Schroeder is the right choice. Kurt will finish your project in a thorough and timely manner and has a meticulous attention to detail. Kurt has been servicing the Rockford area for over 25 years, servicing Northern Illinois to the Southern Wisconsin area. Kurt has excellent customer references to show for it or simply look Kurt up on google and see some amazing reviews. ...thanks and Happy Flooring! **Specializing in; Flooring Installations (Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Ceramic), Sales of Flooring Materials, Sanding/Refinishing, Remodeling/Carpentry, Kitchen Backsplash, Exterior Decks, Handyman, Full Bathroom Remodeling and Stairs Specialty.
"Kurt did an excellent job removing and installing our new kitchen floor."
Joseph K on May 2025
If you are looking for an experienced and customer friendly flooring installer, Kurt Schroeder is the right choice. Kurt will finish your project in a thorough and timely manner and has a meticulous attention to detail. Kurt has been servicing the Rockford area for over 25 years, servicing Northern Illinois to the Southern Wisconsin area. Kurt has excellent customer references to show for it or simply look Kurt up on google and see some amazing reviews. ...thanks and Happy Flooring! **Specializing in; Flooring Installations (Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Ceramic), Sales of Flooring Materials, Sanding/Refinishing, Remodeling/Carpentry, Kitchen Backsplash, Exterior Decks, Handyman, Full Bathroom Remodeling and Stairs Specialty.
"Kurt did an excellent job removing and installing our new kitchen floor."
Joseph K on May 2025
With over 30 years of experience, United Stoneworks is a locally owned and operated providing an excellent quality Ceramic Tile Installation and Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling. Please call or click for a Free Estimates today.
"Loved the attention detail by Anthony. My wife was impressed with outcome."
Rick S on November 2024
With over 30 years of experience, United Stoneworks is a locally owned and operated providing an excellent quality Ceramic Tile Installation and Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling. Please call or click for a Free Estimates today.
"Loved the attention detail by Anthony. My wife was impressed with outcome."
Rick S on November 2024
Here to help you with all your home improvement needs you may have from remodeling, additions and more.
"Best company in the area, I recommend them to everyone ❤️🔥"
Kenneth G on December 2024
Here to help you with all your home improvement needs you may have from remodeling, additions and more.
"Best company in the area, I recommend them to everyone ❤️🔥"
Kenneth G on December 2024
ServiceMaster of Rock County is a locally owned and operated business that specializes in providing excellent customer service for Carpet/upholstery cleaning, duct cleaning, fire/water disaster mitigation and repair. If you need it cleaned we can get the job done!
ServiceMaster of Rock County is a locally owned and operated business that specializes in providing excellent customer service for Carpet/upholstery cleaning, duct cleaning, fire/water disaster mitigation and repair. If you need it cleaned we can get the job done!
We are a small business that loves to work with homeowners and other General contractors alike. We are very detailed oriented and always bring a higher level of excellence to the worksite. Depending on the Job size we will work by the hour, T&M, or at a pre set bid.
We are a small business that loves to work with homeowners and other General contractors alike. We are very detailed oriented and always bring a higher level of excellence to the worksite. Depending on the Job size we will work by the hour, T&M, or at a pre set bid.
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
Lake Country Bath & Tile is a full service company ranging from simple repairs to complete remodels of your basement to your kitchen and everything in between. We also offer these services in the commercial industry.
Lake Country Bath & Tile is a full service company ranging from simple repairs to complete remodels of your basement to your kitchen and everything in between. We also offer these services in the commercial industry.
if its broken i can fix it, if you can dream it i can build it
if its broken i can fix it, if you can dream it i can build it
Truck mount carpet and upholstery cleaning , 24 hour water damage, ceramic tile cleaning. Both commercial and residential cleaning available.
Truck mount carpet and upholstery cleaning , 24 hour water damage, ceramic tile cleaning. Both commercial and residential cleaning available.
Cross Town Floors: A retail floor & wallcovering store providing. Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl, Laminate, LVT, & Hardwood floors
Cross Town Floors: A retail floor & wallcovering store providing. Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl, Laminate, LVT, & Hardwood floors
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.