Newark Bathroom Tile

Some home improvement projects, like interior painting, are an inevitable and regular part of home maintenance. A bathroom remodel or installing bathroom flooring tile is more likely to be a rare and selective project. Indeed, for many homeowners in Newark, bathroom tile installation is an once-in-a-lifetime experience. As it should be, quality tile that is properly maintained and grouted will last a lifetime. Plus, the infrequency of this project also means you may not be able to simply take a survey of your friends and neighbors and find several people who have "been through it all before." On the other hand, the old tradition and architecture of the city also means there are a huge number of homes with rundown bathrooms and correspondingly ugly tile.

Newark Bathroom Tile 101
One of the big decisions many homeowners get hung up on is whether to choose stone or ceramic tile. Opinions differ: ceramic is generally better for long-term performance and durability, although stone tile may allow your contractor to lay the tile in a tighter set, minimizing the risk of your grout becoming an eyesore. Tile size is another common question you may need to answer. Bigger tile will help "open up" a small bathroom, although tile, as a general rule, should always be at least three tiles wide in every direction. Plus, more popular and smaller tile sizes can often be found for better prices. The most overlooked aspect of tile installation, however, is the grout. Colored grout can transform this functional piece of tile into a beautiful accent. Plus, colored grout won't show dirt nearly as much.

Newark Flooring Tile
With the lack of feasibility for solid hardwood and carpet in the high-moisture area of bathrooms, tile is one of the only durable, low-priced alternatives for bathroom flooring tile in Newark. Although stone and ceramic remain the kings of the tiling world, a number of different flooring tile materials have expanded the market for homeowners. Rubber and glass offer distinct benefits, including eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and visually dynamic flooring tile. Concrete can also be stamped and stained to create amazing imitations of any tiling style, texture, and color.

Newark Bathroom Tile Contractors
Choosing any tile contractor in Newark naturally involves getting multiple estimates and talking to customer referrals—just as it does for any home improvement job anywhere in the country. With this ServiceMagic can help, as we put each and every contractor through a rigorous 10-step screening process and provide homeowners with an online database of ratings and reviews. More than the nuts and bolts of vetting a contractor, you should look for somebody that matches with your personal preferences and philosophy of tile installation. Some contractors, for example, may be willing to take a more proactive approach helping you pick out the tile. Other contractors, while still professional and willing to tell you what they think about a specific tiling manufacturer, are more focused on offering an efficient installation after you've selected your own tile.

Newark Bathroom and Flooring Tile Costs
It's notoriously difficult to estimate cost without project specifications. Citing mere tile installation averages doesn't reflect the difference in size between a large bathroom floor and a small decorative backsplash. On the other hand, quoting dollar per square foot doesn't account for the sizable difference of installation cost among various contractors. Overall, an average tile installation costs just less than $2,000, with a range that extends down to a few hundred dollars and upward of several thousands of dollars. To this extent, the best advice is often to take the long view and spend a little extra on your tile to ensure you get a quality result. Of course, you shouldn't automatically accept the highest bid and assume you're getting superior quality from a contractor, but cutting corners on tile and installation almost never pays off in the long run.

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