Recommendation on Tile job in house

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I have a guy coming out to give a quote on a complete master bath tile overhaul.  I will let you know how it goes.
My wife says he looks like a bad "$#%" so hopefully his work is too!  :D
 
songkou said:
Eric@Venetian recommended Keith from Kohler Tile to me.  Anyone here have their work done by Keith?
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If Venetian recommends him, Im sure he is decent. (Word gets around, it's all about reputation in this industry) Meet him and get a FREE estimate.

So who ever you choose, I recommend for you to go with that person to buy the materials.
Another tip, I went to Lowes with the contractor to buy the grout, tile etc. The reasons behind that is because: Lowes and HD hours open early and late compared to small stores, and the main reason is if you have extra tile - you can return it with no questions ask. If you buy your material from a small store they have a strict return policy or no return policy. BUT small shops have more exotic/fancy selections to choose.

Contractors, builders, handymans etc. make extra margin/profit on jobs when they provide the materials. In addition, they usually require a deposit for the material which I would avoid - because that's when you hear stories how they skip town/never show up.

For small jobs - I used Lowes or HD. Both are comparable in prices and quality. I had the following installed: new sliding door for bathroom, bathroom fan, garbage disposal, chain drive motor garage system. They did the job no bs, which I like. Also- the jobs came with a warranty.
 
I'm debating whether to go with Keith from Kohler Tile or Tompkins Flooring.  Going with Tompkins will limit me to purchase tiles from them.  And I think their pricing on Tile is much higher than Tile stores, e.g., Floor & Decor.  But them do a store that I can go to when there is problem after the job.
 
songkou said:
I'm debating whether to go with Keith from Kohler Tile or Tompkins Flooring.  Going with Tompkins will limit me to purchase tiles from them.  And I think their pricing on Tile is much higher than Tile stores, e.g., Floor & Decor.  But them do a store that I can go to when there is problem after the job.
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Ask them to price match the tiles.  If they don't, go with someone else.
 
songkou said:
I'm debating whether to go with Keith from Kohler Tile or Tompkins Flooring.  Going with Tompkins will limit me to purchase tiles from them.  And I think their pricing on Tile is much higher than Tile stores, e.g., Floor & Decor.  But them do a store that I can go to when there is problem after the job.
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I called Keith...he gave me a quote based on the model home over the phone.  It was so informal and casual and it didn't give me the warm and fuzzies when I talked to him.  IF you go with him let me know how it goes.
 
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