Local company with over 18 years of experience. Owner onsite for every project from start to finish, making your tile dreams come true is our goal .
"Juan Castro made up a lot of excuses in the past 2 1/2 weeks why he couldn?t make his appointments. He used migraines twice to cancel his appointments so I fired him and now will not Use Angie?s list in the future. Sorry"
Dan C on November 2025
Local company with over 18 years of experience. Owner onsite for every project from start to finish, making your tile dreams come true is our goal .
"Juan Castro made up a lot of excuses in the past 2 1/2 weeks why he couldn?t make his appointments. He used migraines twice to cancel his appointments so I fired him and now will not Use Angie?s list in the future. Sorry"
Paul Guerrero, the owner of Mayan Tile Company, has over 28 years experience serving both residential and commercial customers. Paul is a 28 year union trained California State certifed journeyman. He has built his reputation on providing the highest quality craftsmanship for every customer. According to Paul, the key to lasting beauty and durability for your tile project is the special attention he gives to proper surface preparation as well as the underlayment installation. Since he spends extra time to do it right, your project will have no problems down the road. Count on Paul to be friendly, reliable, efficient and on schedule. He aims to please every customer and he stands behind his work. Give Paul a call today. You will be glad you did.
"Paul was very pleasant to work with and timely. He did a wonderful job. We are very pleased with his work and definitely recommend him. "
Luann B on June 2025
Paul Guerrero, the owner of Mayan Tile Company, has over 28 years experience serving both residential and commercial customers. Paul is a 28 year union trained California State certifed journeyman. He has built his reputation on providing the highest quality craftsmanship for every customer. According to Paul, the key to lasting beauty and durability for your tile project is the special attention he gives to proper surface preparation as well as the underlayment installation. Since he spends extra time to do it right, your project will have no problems down the road. Count on Paul to be friendly, reliable, efficient and on schedule. He aims to please every customer and he stands behind his work. Give Paul a call today. You will be glad you did.
"Paul was very pleasant to work with and timely. He did a wonderful job. We are very pleased with his work and definitely recommend him. "
Welcome to Juan Infantas Tile Contractor! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts with over 16 years of hands on experience, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We specialize in custom tile and stone with a focus in bathrooms and kitchens. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us for our special!
"very neat and nice work"
Darlene A on September 2025
Welcome to Juan Infantas Tile Contractor! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts with over 16 years of hands on experience, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We specialize in custom tile and stone with a focus in bathrooms and kitchens. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us for our special!
Joe Perri Tile is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business
"Joe Perri worked on a bathroom and entry wall for me. He is one of the most skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented professionals I have worked with. He delivered exceptional craftsmanship. Joe took the time to understand my vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and executed every step with precision and care. The quality of his work ?the tile layout, spacing, leveling, and finishing were all flawless. He even helped me reinstall bathroom fixtures and large mirror on the entry wall afterward. Joe is a pleasure to work with. He is punctual, organized, and communicates throughout the process. He kept the workspace clean, respected my home. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and recommend him with complete confidence.
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Debbie W on November 2025
Joe Perri Tile is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business
"Joe Perri worked on a bathroom and entry wall for me. He is one of the most skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented professionals I have worked with. He delivered exceptional craftsmanship. Joe took the time to understand my vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and executed every step with precision and care. The quality of his work ?the tile layout, spacing, leveling, and finishing were all flawless. He even helped me reinstall bathroom fixtures and large mirror on the entry wall afterward. Joe is a pleasure to work with. He is punctual, organized, and communicates throughout the process. He kept the workspace clean, respected my home. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and recommend him with complete confidence.
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MC Tile Installation mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional remodeling experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. Our staff will leave you feeling good about opening your front door every day. We're bilingual. Your native tongue shouldn't hold you back from feeling comfortable in your own home. Work with our trusted heating and cooling company-se habla Español! As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today
"yes, entire house was completely tiled and done professionally for a very reasonable price.
used different patterns in bath,
kitchen and bedrooms and a great transitional tile matched too. as a contractor does other work too and helped me out a lot. cleaned and disposed
of demolition garbage too. Highly recommend. "
Kay S on November 2025
MC Tile Installation mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional remodeling experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. Our staff will leave you feeling good about opening your front door every day. We're bilingual. Your native tongue shouldn't hold you back from feeling comfortable in your own home. Work with our trusted heating and cooling company-se habla Español! As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today
"yes, entire house was completely tiled and done professionally for a very reasonable price.
used different patterns in bath,
kitchen and bedrooms and a great transitional tile matched too. as a contractor does other work too and helped me out a lot. cleaned and disposed
of demolition garbage too. Highly recommend. "
We do all type of flooring professional guarantee. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Needed shower tiles installed. They did a professional and very efficient job."
Joseph Z on October 2024
We do all type of flooring professional guarantee. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Needed shower tiles installed. They did a professional and very efficient job."
Empire Today®, known for its famous 800-588-2300® jingle, has been a leading provider of installed home improvements and home furnishings for more than 60 years. Empire® offers quality, name-brand carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and window treatments to both residential and commercial business customers. Empire provides shop-at-home convenience and on-site consultations, quality products at great prices, and professional installation, even as soon as the Next Day* to 75 of the largest metropolitan areas across the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to customer satisfaction. *On in-stock carpet and flooring styles only in select areas. Excludes floor prep.
"Didn?t install correctly first time, had them come out a second time. Still has a loose board"
Marie M on May 2025
Empire Today®, known for its famous 800-588-2300® jingle, has been a leading provider of installed home improvements and home furnishings for more than 60 years. Empire® offers quality, name-brand carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and window treatments to both residential and commercial business customers. Empire provides shop-at-home convenience and on-site consultations, quality products at great prices, and professional installation, even as soon as the Next Day* to 75 of the largest metropolitan areas across the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to customer satisfaction. *On in-stock carpet and flooring styles only in select areas. Excludes floor prep.
"Didn?t install correctly first time, had them come out a second time. Still has a loose board"
I have been doing grout work for 5+ years now, servicing everywhere from santa cruz, to sacramento. I have seen and done it all when it comes to grout work, so you can trust me to give you an accurate and honest assessment, as well as multiple price options to meet your budget. Why pay 10-15 thousand dollars to remodel a bathroom, when you can make it look brand new for a fraction of the price, with new grout! Give me a call today, to learn how I can restore your tile to its original glory!
"Blace did a great job and I will refer him to my friends"
Nancy I on December 2025
I have been doing grout work for 5+ years now, servicing everywhere from santa cruz, to sacramento. I have seen and done it all when it comes to grout work, so you can trust me to give you an accurate and honest assessment, as well as multiple price options to meet your budget. Why pay 10-15 thousand dollars to remodel a bathroom, when you can make it look brand new for a fraction of the price, with new grout! Give me a call today, to learn how I can restore your tile to its original glory!
"Blace did a great job and I will refer him to my friends"
Express Tile Design is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities . We look forward to working with you. We provide quality tile installation in all areas you can imagine as follows : Showers, bathroom floors,tile installation on all floors,kitchen backsplashes,patios ,balconies We Install all types of tiles such as porcelain, ceramic ,stone,slate ,marble, etc.
"Excellent results - floor looks amazing. it is level and perfectly flat. Florin was flexible and helpful with grout selection. I would highly recommend Express Tile Design "
Tom G on December 2025
Express Tile Design is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities . We look forward to working with you. We provide quality tile installation in all areas you can imagine as follows : Showers, bathroom floors,tile installation on all floors,kitchen backsplashes,patios ,balconies We Install all types of tiles such as porcelain, ceramic ,stone,slate ,marble, etc.
"Excellent results - floor looks amazing. it is level and perfectly flat. Florin was flexible and helpful with grout selection. I would highly recommend Express Tile Design "
Tom G on December 2025
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts
Your floors should be completely level for tile, otherwise you risk damaging the tiles in the future. When there are even small gaps or hills in the subfloor beneath the tile, this puts more pressure on the tile when you walk around on the floor. With repeated traffic, the tiles are at risk of cracking, and you’ll have to deal with tile repairs sooner than if the floor was completely level.
Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.
If the hearth ends against a wall, you can use a tile cutter as you normally would. However, if the edge of your hearth ends with no surface pressing against it,you may want to look into rounded tiles. These give a smooth edge to your hearth and make sure cut edges aren’t visible. You can also see if the tile you have has pieces that have been glazed or rounded on one edge. You’d then cut the tile and place it normally, with the cut edge facing inward.
Regardless of the material, basic square tiles will never go out of style. Neutral colors like white, grey, beige, and black will always be in demand in residential and commercial settings. Certain designs, like herringbone and hexagonal patterns, are considered timeless. Porcelain and porcelain-like tiles will also never go out of style.
Whether you want to match your tile trim with grout comes down to your personal preferences. If you match the two, it can help your tiles to stand out while providing a clean, cohesive look. On the other hand, you might opt to match your tile trim with your tiles. The best option will depend largely on your tile design, as well as how it fits overall with the rest of your room.
The Castro Valley, CA homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sealing your grout goes a long way toward extending its life span. This guide breaks down the cost factors for sealing grout, including size, materials, and labor.
Not sure which types of tile would be best for your renovation project? We'll show you nine popular types of tile along with their benefits and downsides.
Loose grout can cause loose tiles, mold, and slipping hazards. This guide breaks down common causes of loose grout in your kitchen or bathroom, and how to fix it.
If you’re hoping to restore a painted tile floor to its former glory, the first step is learning how to remove paint from tile. Get started with these tips.
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