--- title: "Tile It Like It Is — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/tile-it-like-it-is-pfvwus-pf~662980972 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662980972.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tile It Like It Is" category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d0e3e772011d618a_0012-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "175 Stoehrs Way, Milbridge, Maine 04658, United States" latitude: 44.5366 longitude: -67.8844 phone: "" website: http://www.facebook.com/Tile-It-Like-It-Is-204670809599667/ rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 23 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Tile It Like It Is Original Houzz profile: [Tile It Like It Is](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/tile-it-like-it-is-pfvwus-pf~662980972) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** Milbridge, ME - **Serves:** Hancock, Gouldsboro, Sullivan, Steuben, Addison, Harrington, Cherryfield, Winter Harbor, Milbridge, Columbia Falls, Wyman, Corea, Prospect Harbor - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz From space planning and residential design....I create and install custom showers using natural stone & tile. I want my showers to endure the test of time by using epoxy grouts. I also do mosaic work and stone fireplace surrounds ### Services Provided - Design work-Custom Tile ### Areas Served - Hancock - Gouldsboro - Sullivan - Steuben - Addison - Harrington - Cherryfield - Winter Harbor - Milbridge - Columbia Falls - Wyman - Corea - Prospect Harbor ### Typical Job Cost $1,500 - 7,500 A typical shower with niche is about $2,500 for the labor and takes 8 days from start to finish but unusual and creative designs are what I enjoy. I am a detail person. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tile It Like It Is | | Address | 175 Stoehrs Way, Milbridge, Maine 04658, United States | | Website | http://www.facebook.com/Tile-It-Like-It-Is-204670809599667/ | | License Number | n/a | | Followers on Houzz | 23 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tile It Like It Is](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/tile-it-like-it-is-pfvwus-pf~662980972) - **Website:** http://www.facebook.com/Tile-It-Like-It-Is-204670809599667/ ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - none - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Thomas Potter, Sept. 2017** > We had “Tile Like It Is” remodel our 2 outdated bathrooms. Charlene is not only a talented, reliable contractor, she is a true artist. She met with us, went over our concerns, assisted with the design and helped us make excellent choices in bathroom fixtures, tile and color. We have absolutely no design gene in our DNA but that was not an issue with Charlene. She consulted with us when she wanted to tweak the original draft and her recommendations were always much better (and greatly appreciated). **★★★★★ — Deborah Scipione, Sept. 2017** > Char does great work. She has the eye of an artist and makes suggestions to enhance the project. She adds details that you would never have thought of that make the project great. She has many years of experience and it shows in the straight lines and spacing. She brings projects in on time and on budget. She is easy to work with. I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Margie Patlak, Sept. 2017** > We loved working with Charlene. She was not only knowledgable, competent and efficient, but artistic and creative. She's also a lot of fun to have around. **★★★★★ — Pamela Bridges, Sept. 2017** > Charlene went above and beyond on my bathroom project. She was very knowledgeable and informative throughout the project. She met her deadline and was right on budget . She did an exceptional job and I would highly recommend her to anyone. I will definitely use her again! **★★★★★ — Nancy Bell, Sept. 2017** > I hired Tile It Like It Is for a new 1/2 bath project. Charlene, the owner impressed me with her detailed consultation about the project, helpful suggestions and a quick understanding of my ideas for the room. Her estimate was fair and she gave me a specific timeline for the completion. The work was done methodically and with much attention to detail and was finished on time. I tried to stay out of the way and not "look over her shoulder", but Charlene would often have me take a look to make sure I was happy. The work area was always kept clean and neat. I am completely happy with the tile work and love the new bathroom! I highly recommend Tile It Like It Is for the professionalism, knowledge, experience and quality of the work. And, for the personal touch and attention paid to my ideas. The tile work came out better than I ever imagined! **★★★★★ — Sheryl Denbo, Sept. 2017** > Charlene has worked for us over the past ten years, completing five bathrooms, two kitchens and two fireplaces. She designed a tile surround for our antique stove that everyone admires. I would never embark on a renovation project without her advice and assistance. Her design taste is impeccable. Her advice about where to spend and where to save is always right on target, and the quality of her work is excellent. Charlene is reliable, comes when she says she will be there, and gets the work done on time and on budget. I have recommended her to everyone I know who who is considering a renovation. **★★★★★ — Cheryl Thompson, Sept. 2017** > I am pleased to say that we have an incredible person we refer on a lot of our custom projects ,who is reliable and incredible at what she does. She is an incredible designer as well as the installer who is easy to work with and has a good eye for colors. She pays attention to detail and will only do it right the first time. Would highly recommend and you should see her work which is incredible. **★★★★★ — diannetilton59, Sept. 2017** > Tile it Like it Is installed a lovely backsplash in my kitchen. The tiles I chose, and the condition of the wall, made it a complicated job. The results were perfect. Charlene was reliable, professional, and is obviously talented at her chosen craft. I would recommend her for any job. **★★★★★ — Peter Robinson, Sept. 2017** > Have worked with TILE IT LIKE IT IS on several projects. Very professional, high quality work. > Works great with customers, very helpful on design, color and tile choices. > Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Diane Plourde, Sept. 2017** > Charlene's work is excellent. She took on my small bathroom tiling project with professionalism, skill, and positive attitude. The bathroom may have been small, but her design and execution of a fully-tiled walk-in shower, walls & floor turned out perfectly. Hire this woman. **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2017** > Charlene is unquestionably the best person for tile work we have every found. She has done several projects for us. Exceptionally precise and neat, with good judgment about layouts. And a wonderful person to work with. **★★★★★ — Test Business, Aug. 2017** > Charlene does excellent work. She is easy to work with, very creative, and the installation of the tile is always perfect! I would highly recommend her for any project that you are considering. ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80174139/list/wish-list) — 21 ideas - [Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7669925/list/architecture) — 9 ideas - [Creative Tile Options](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126098322/list/creative-tile-options) — 3 ideas - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115498557/list/lighting) — 5 ideas - [Inspirations for Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7669913/list/inspirations-for-baths) — 2 ideas - [SHOWERS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24508103/list/showers) — 1 idea - [Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7669906/list/interior-design) — 3 ideas - [Design Elements](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7669889/list/design-elements) — 3 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/charlene-sprague) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*