Review for The Good Tile
So for the longest time I have wanted new tile in the shower. I put it off because I didn't think anyone could complete quality work, regardless of the price. I feel like most contractors perform mediocre labor and have no artistic talent, so I thought, what's the point?
After interviewing several contractors, I found Elias and his team at The Good Tile. I was looking for someone who was knowledgeable, hard-working, and was an artist to refine the finishing touches. Then Elias found the tile I wanted, and even found matching floor tile, so I could have the luxury remodel experience.
I worry about the details, so every time I brought them up, Elias had already thought of it himself and completed quality work of his own initiative. I live on the 2nd floor, so I need the work to have no mistakes that a neighbor could complain about. So when The Good Tile 1st started, I asked them to make sure the tile machine had something below to catch the water, otherwise it creates a stained mess. He said of course, there is already a drip pan below the machine, but also put additional reinforcement so there were no leaks. That means I've had so many neighbors who have hired unprofessional workers who didn't know or care to do that.
The tile work looks perfect. There are no uneven edges or gaps. He aligned the tiles which means there are aligned grout lines, it really makes a difference when you walk in the room. At first, I was unsure about having gray grout, but Elias recommended the grout color choice as it matches the tile. And then I see the caulking gives the white contrast I wanted. The niche is perfect in size and looks like wall art. When I was asked about what size niche I wanted, I customized my request to fit my large shampoo bottle, I am so happy I was asked about that.
You want a professional who is going to think of what's best for you. I wanted grab bars installed for when my Mom visits, but after I saw how beautiful the tile was, I hesitated. Elias suggested we move the bars slightly up in alignment with the grout lines, and it looked so much better!
For planning purposes, expect the first two days to be full work days, then several partial days after that. Since I have one bathroom, the hardest part was no toilet for 4 days, because the grout below the floor tile, then the grout in-between the floor tiles have to dry before walking on them. If that was the hardest part, the remodel was so worth it.
I saved the hassle of a tub replacement by have it refinished, which The Good Tile knows how to do as well. Since it's winter, I'm putting the space heater in there to get everything to the point of a full cure.
Never in a million years did I think I would have such a beautiful bathroom to come home to. The Good Tile Team is honest, hardworking, and executes the job perfectly. They setup a staging area for the equipment and cleaned up everyday before leaving. This was such a good experience for me, so I asked them to come back and install the luxury vinyl plank throughout my home. Thank you to The Good Tile!