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Tile: ceramic and porcelain installers in Waterloo

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WPP Building and Design
3.88(
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Approved Pro
WPP Building and Design
3.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1033 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. We Build, and You'll be Thrilled. Builders - Homes, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom -

"Terrible. He broke a valve resulting in a flooded bathroom floor and left an open, leaking pipe that dripped into the basement through an open hole. My family is still without a toilet in that bathroom. The shower basin was the wrong size, so he was going to cut studs near electrical wiring to make it fit. I said that I wanted a Toto toilet. He bought a cheap brand for $150, a brand I have never heard of. We found the receipt in the bathroom. He had many reasons as to why he kept getting detained, one because he said he needed more money. The contract stated 50 percent at signing, another 25 percent upon completion of demo, and the final 25 percent on project completion. I paid him $4,550 on 12/4/2024, CASH. I paid another $1,500 on 12/21/2024 CASH, and $766 on 1/17/2025 CASH. He refused to work unless I paid him on 12/21/2024 because he said he had completed the bathroom demo, and according to the contract, $2,275 was required at completion of bathroom gutting, but the gutting was incomplete with mounds of insulation on the floor and the dumpster was still in our driveway. Even after I explained that the gutting was not complete until all debris was removed and the dumpster was gone, I still paid him, but I did this because he refused to work without this payment. When he began working again, contract specifications were not met. He continued not to show up for work, each time with an excuse, sick children, sick wife, car broke down, etc. I have never heard of a contractor who did not own a truck, but he did not. There were many warning signals, no business cards etc., but I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he had two young children. The contract was signed 12/4/2024 and I terminated his services on 2/11/2025, after 3 months without a toilet, shower, sink, etc. He was angry and threatened to sue me for breach of contract, but the more chances I gave him, the more I realized he had no clue what he was doing. Per your rating below, please clarify your scale, is 1 the best and 5 the worst? I can’t provide a rating with a clear understanding of your rating system. In the end, all he completed was the bathroom demolition. I can live with him keeping $1500 for that, even though it could have been done for much less. I would like a refund of $4,550 as he didn’t complete any work other than the demo and didn’t purchase materials that fit our bathroom requirements. Note: he is going to contest that he did spend money on supplies such as bathroom pipe pieces, toilet, shower enclosure, even though they were the wrong size. He took them from our work site. I pulled thousands of dollars from my retirement account, money that I believed would have resulted in a nice bathroom. My family has endured hardship without the bathroom, and I have been dealing with tremendous stress as a result. It is also taking me extra time to prepare this document for you, time that I need for more important priorities such as my health."

Joan P on March 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. We Build, and You'll be Thrilled. Builders - Homes, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom -

"Terrible. He broke a valve resulting in a flooded bathroom floor and left an open, leaking pipe that dripped into the basement through an open hole. My family is still without a toilet in that bathroom. The shower basin was the wrong size, so he was going to cut studs near electrical wiring to make it fit. I said that I wanted a Toto toilet. He bought a cheap brand for $150, a brand I have never heard of. We found the receipt in the bathroom. He had many reasons as to why he kept getting detained, one because he said he needed more money. The contract stated 50 percent at signing, another 25 percent upon completion of demo, and the final 25 percent on project completion. I paid him $4,550 on 12/4/2024, CASH. I paid another $1,500 on 12/21/2024 CASH, and $766 on 1/17/2025 CASH. He refused to work unless I paid him on 12/21/2024 because he said he had completed the bathroom demo, and according to the contract, $2,275 was required at completion of bathroom gutting, but the gutting was incomplete with mounds of insulation on the floor and the dumpster was still in our driveway. Even after I explained that the gutting was not complete until all debris was removed and the dumpster was gone, I still paid him, but I did this because he refused to work without this payment. When he began working again, contract specifications were not met. He continued not to show up for work, each time with an excuse, sick children, sick wife, car broke down, etc. I have never heard of a contractor who did not own a truck, but he did not. There were many warning signals, no business cards etc., but I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he had two young children. The contract was signed 12/4/2024 and I terminated his services on 2/11/2025, after 3 months without a toilet, shower, sink, etc. He was angry and threatened to sue me for breach of contract, but the more chances I gave him, the more I realized he had no clue what he was doing. Per your rating below, please clarify your scale, is 1 the best and 5 the worst? I can’t provide a rating with a clear understanding of your rating system. In the end, all he completed was the bathroom demolition. I can live with him keeping $1500 for that, even though it could have been done for much less. I would like a refund of $4,550 as he didn’t complete any work other than the demo and didn’t purchase materials that fit our bathroom requirements. Note: he is going to contest that he did spend money on supplies such as bathroom pipe pieces, toilet, shower enclosure, even though they were the wrong size. He took them from our work site. I pulled thousands of dollars from my retirement account, money that I believed would have resulted in a nice bathroom. My family has endured hardship without the bathroom, and I have been dealing with tremendous stress as a result. It is also taking me extra time to prepare this document for you, time that I need for more important priorities such as my health."

Joan P on March 2025


Preserve A Stone Masonry Restoration
11022 Bowen Rd
5.00(
2
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Preserve A Stone Masonry Restoration
11022 Bowen Rd
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owned & operated.

Owned & operated.


Surface Link
4200 Lafayette Center Drive
3.59(
17
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Surface Link
4200 Lafayette Center Drive
3.59(
17
)
Customers say: Quality work
28 years of experience

Surface Link specializes in repairing, restoring and modifying countertops and upgrading or replacing sinks, in commercial and residential settings, all over the United States and Canada. Replacing a countertop can be costly and timely — Surface Link offers a low cost alternative to restore your countertop to like-new condition in less than a day. Why choose Surface Link over another company? At Surface Link, we focus exclusively on repairing countertops (Corian, Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface) and installing or upgrading new sinks. Currently, Surface Link is the Certified Warranty Inspection and Repair Service Agent for several manufacturers throughout the country, such as DuPont Corian, DuPont Zodiaq, LG Hausys HI-MACS, LG Hausys Viatera, Formica Solid Surface, LivingStone, Caesarstone, Gemstone and many more . Our goal is to help to restore your countertop back to its original condition. Why replace your countertop? Surface Link can repair it for a fraction of the cost!

"The contractor never acknowledged the request. I never heard from them at all."

Jay W on June 2020

Surface Link specializes in repairing, restoring and modifying countertops and upgrading or replacing sinks, in commercial and residential settings, all over the United States and Canada. Replacing a countertop can be costly and timely — Surface Link offers a low cost alternative to restore your countertop to like-new condition in less than a day. Why choose Surface Link over another company? At Surface Link, we focus exclusively on repairing countertops (Corian, Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface) and installing or upgrading new sinks. Currently, Surface Link is the Certified Warranty Inspection and Repair Service Agent for several manufacturers throughout the country, such as DuPont Corian, DuPont Zodiaq, LG Hausys HI-MACS, LG Hausys Viatera, Formica Solid Surface, LivingStone, Caesarstone, Gemstone and many more . Our goal is to help to restore your countertop back to its original condition. Why replace your countertop? Surface Link can repair it for a fraction of the cost!

"The contractor never acknowledged the request. I never heard from them at all."

Jay W on June 2020


Ivo Granite
1201 Broad St
4.75(
16
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Ivo Granite
1201 Broad St
4.75(
16
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

IVO Cabinets & Surfaces offers the latest in kitchen and bath design. What sets IVO Cabinets & Surfaces apart from other firms in our industry is our passion for design excellence and our meticulous attention to detail from concept and custom fabrication to final installation. Our talented and experienced staff prides itself on the highest standards of customer service and quality.

"Nancy and want to express to IVO Cabinets how professional your team was. The job they just completed was in my opinion the best we have ever seen. The professionalism of your team is to be commended from our first meeting to discuss the project through the end result which is outstanding. We can not say enough about this project. Victor was outstanding coming to check on the job and to find us contractors who are willing to work. If you ever need a reference or you have a client who would like to see the type of work IVO does do not hesitate to use us as a reference, we are more than willing to tell people what good work you do and how professional your team is. Again Nancy and I want to thank you for a great job. We will show this work to all our friends. Thank you Sam and Nancy Trapanick"

Sam T on June 2021

IVO Cabinets & Surfaces offers the latest in kitchen and bath design. What sets IVO Cabinets & Surfaces apart from other firms in our industry is our passion for design excellence and our meticulous attention to detail from concept and custom fabrication to final installation. Our talented and experienced staff prides itself on the highest standards of customer service and quality.

"Nancy and want to express to IVO Cabinets how professional your team was. The job they just completed was in my opinion the best we have ever seen. The professionalism of your team is to be commended from our first meeting to discuss the project through the end result which is outstanding. We can not say enough about this project. Victor was outstanding coming to check on the job and to find us contractors who are willing to work. If you ever need a reference or you have a client who would like to see the type of work IVO does do not hesitate to use us as a reference, we are more than willing to tell people what good work you do and how professional your team is. Again Nancy and I want to thank you for a great job. We will show this work to all our friends. Thank you Sam and Nancy Trapanick"

Sam T on June 2021


Parker's Home Repairs
4163 State Route 89
5.00(
1
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Parker's Home Repairs
4163 State Route 89
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Most jobs are billed at the end of the job. New customers will require a deposit. Depending on our work load we do use subs for the following, Roofing, massonary. We take care of everything, customer hires us and only us, we oversee the entire job start to finish.

Most jobs are billed at the end of the job. New customers will require a deposit. Depending on our work load we do use subs for the following, Roofing, massonary. We take care of everything, customer hires us and only us, we oversee the entire job start to finish.


Here to Help
2597 Assembly Ave.
No reviews
Here to Help
2597 Assembly Ave.
No reviews
30 years of experience

Three employees, Both sub-contracting and general contracting, payment is due upon service completion, discount for referrals, senior citizens, Veterans, as well as single parents ( some income guidelines for single parent discounts)

Three employees, Both sub-contracting and general contracting, payment is due upon service completion, discount for referrals, senior citizens, Veterans, as well as single parents ( some income guidelines for single parent discounts)


Sarfaty System Renovations
130 Alaimo Dr
No reviews
Sarfaty System Renovations
130 Alaimo Dr
No reviews
52 years of experience

Founded, owned and managed by K.L. Sarfaty, we have been in business for over 48 years serving the Greater Rochester, NY area. While we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, any of your interior home improvement, renovation and contracting needs can be met through working with our company! Tile, counter tops, cabinets, painting, repairs, design and so much more can be achieved with us. A home is such an important part of everyone's life and we love being able to create a better environment for the people in our community. Give K.L. a call today to schedule a time to meet at your home 585-738-1796!

Founded, owned and managed by K.L. Sarfaty, we have been in business for over 48 years serving the Greater Rochester, NY area. While we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, any of your interior home improvement, renovation and contracting needs can be met through working with our company! Tile, counter tops, cabinets, painting, repairs, design and so much more can be achieved with us. A home is such an important part of everyone's life and we love being able to create a better environment for the people in our community. Give K.L. a call today to schedule a time to meet at your home 585-738-1796!


Burris Cleaning Service
3263 Oak Orchard Rd
4.89(
9
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Burris Cleaning Service
3263 Oak Orchard Rd
4.89(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated.

"I wholly endorse the work that John Burris and his assistant Zach did on my 19-year-old carpet and stairway. The carpeting had been serviced in the past by other companies and it was indeed a daunting task. John and Zach approached the work with professionalism, honesty, and care. None of the other companies came near the level of success that John and Zach achieved. You would never know that my carpet was originally installed in 2003. Add to that, John's follow-up offer of 60 days if you need a stain "revisit" makes Burris Cleaning a game changer. Going forward, I will turn to no other service but Burris Cleaning."

Marlaina P on November 2022

Family owned & operated.

"I wholly endorse the work that John Burris and his assistant Zach did on my 19-year-old carpet and stairway. The carpeting had been serviced in the past by other companies and it was indeed a daunting task. John and Zach approached the work with professionalism, honesty, and care. None of the other companies came near the level of success that John and Zach achieved. You would never know that my carpet was originally installed in 2003. Add to that, John's follow-up offer of 60 days if you need a stain "revisit" makes Burris Cleaning a game changer. Going forward, I will turn to no other service but Burris Cleaning."

Marlaina P on November 2022


Rose cleaning
164 Baker Ln
No reviews
Rose cleaning
164 Baker Ln
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

I do a little bit of everything from house cleaning to party planning. I also will get a home ready for an open house to help you sell it.

I do a little bit of everything from house cleaning to party planning. I also will get a home ready for an open house to help you sell it.


Hardick Enterprises, LLC
4255 DeCamp Rd
5.00(
4
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Hardick Enterprises, LLC
4255 DeCamp Rd
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hardick Enterprises, LLC Operates as a Full Service General Contracting Firm with complete in house service that does not subcontract out any part of the job. We bill our clients on a per project basis with promotional discounts for return service work & new customer referrals.

Hardick Enterprises, LLC Operates as a Full Service General Contracting Firm with complete in house service that does not subcontract out any part of the job. We bill our clients on a per project basis with promotional discounts for return service work & new customer referrals.

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Tile: ceramic and porcelain installations FAQs

Choosing between porcelain and ceramic tile depends on your needs. Porcelain tiles offer exceptional durability and are ideal for high-moisture areas like bathrooms. Ceramic tiles are easier to install and provide more design flexibility. Consider your space's function, traffic levels, moisture levels, and your style preferences when making your decision.

To prepare your subfloor for tile installation, your pro will start by ensuring it's level and reinforced. A stable subfloor guarantees lasting performance. Your tiling pro can use fiber cement backboards or high-quality plywood to create a solid base. Proper preparation prevents water damage and cracking, leading to a durable, attractive finish.

Wait 24 to 48 hours after tiling before installing grout. This allows the thin-set adhesive to cure properly, ensuring a strong bond. Grouting too soon can cause misalignment and damage. If there's a delay, you can leave tiles ungrouted temporarily. Keep the surface clean and avoid foot traffic to prevent misalignment or cracking. This keeps your installation intact until you can grout.

you need fewer of them, reducing cuts and grout lines. However, very large tiles require careful handling and precise cutting, which can be complex. Standard sizes like 12x12, 18x18, and 12x24 inches provide a good balance between ease of installation and visual appeal.

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