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Avatar for Affordable Flooring Solutions
Affordable Flooring Solutions
5.0(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his guys are awesome! The work was done on time and looks better than I expected! I had my entire house remodeled, and Luis helped me with all the hardwood floors, tile in the Kitchen, bathroom and titled my entire master shower. The shower is by far the WOW piece of the house now. Everyone Loves it! Thanks again Luis for being easy to work with and very helpful through the process!!"
LVP staircase with white risers
Shower
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Mr. Chris LVP

+53

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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I'll Handle IT
4.8(
272
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dave was great! The best communication and transparency I've seen in a long time. Dave explained what he needed to do to install the dryer vent and got right to work...NO wasted time. He installed the vent and made sure it was working properly. The vent looks great! Dave is knowledgable, professional, and a nice person. He also stayed in touch, letting me know how soon he would arrive and when he was on his way. I really appreciated that. We will definitely call him the next time we need a handyman."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A & J Marble Dreams
4.9(
34
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin Estrada was very professional and did an amazing job installing our sink into our island counter top. He and his assistant were on time and did an excellent job. I had a very had time finding someone who would do this particular job and we were lucky enough to find him. I would definitely hire him again"
Countertops and Backsplashes Project
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+98

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Xplosiv City Tile
4.9(
29
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed to have the grout in our shower replaced and the marble sealed. It was done efficiently and the job turned out great. As long as they were here they sealed the grout on our tile floors and cleaned the tile backsplash in the kitchen and sealed it too. Very happy with Xplosive City Tile and would use them again. Highly recommend."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+39

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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DS Legend Home Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! I would like to thank Shirley and her team at DS Legend Home Builders. They did a fantastic job on our kitchen remodel. She was very patient with our design process and helped us bring it all together. In the end, The quality of the work was great. They cleaned up daily and had excellent communication on who and when the installers would be there. We had weekly walk-throughs to go over things we wanted to tweak, and they were very accommodating. After our final walk-through, Shirley came personally to go over every detail to ensure I was happy. I would like to thank everyone who worked on my project and will definitely be calling them for our next project."
Modern bathroom remodel
Full bathroom remodel
Happy costumer
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM Tile + Stone
4.6(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg did a great job! My contractor told me that the spot underwhere a walll had been taken out could only be patched. He did not want to take out old tile and replace with new as he was afraid he would crack other tiles. Greg came in and did a perfect fit as I had extra old tile in the garage. It looks amazing and for a reasonable price thank you Greg!"
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Master Bath
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OUR WORK

+54

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Olam Stone Tile
5.0(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Going with a stacked tile backsplash we were very concerned about alignment and precision, which had been an issue with a previous tile contractor. To our delight, Jason's attention to detail was higher than even our expectations. We couldn't be happier with the final result of our tile backsplash, and of all the pieces of our remodel puzzle, the process and experience was the smoothest. We will definitely use him again for future tile projects, and we have already starting recommending him to others."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project

+164

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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BE HOME REMODELING INC
4.9(
66
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our bathroom remodeled by Be Home Remodeling, and I just wanted to share how happy we are with everything. Pouria, our project manager, was great — super organized, always kept us updated, and really listened to any concerns we had. Any time we needed something or had a question, he handled it right away. The crew (Manuel, Isaí )did an awesome job. They worked cleanly, were respectful of our home, and the quality of the work shows. The bathroom turned out even better than we expected, and we honestly love how everything came out. Overall, it was a really smooth experience, and we’d definitely recommend Be Home Remodeling and Pouria if you’re planning a remodel."
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
605 neighbors recently requested a quote
J.B. Tile & Stone
5.0(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellently!! John was able to come to the house to assess the project, timeline, and cost. He and his partner started right away due to a delay in another customer being able to get their product. Demo of current floor tile took a half-day. New floor tile was installed on day 2, and grout on day 3!! The cost was originally $100 higher than the previous estimate by another company. John compromised and gave a $50 discount, which I accepted. The two men worked as a team, were courteous, pleasant, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, and I was very, very satisfied with the install results, time spent, and cleanup! I would call upon JB Tile and Stone, in Lemon Grove, in the future."
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+25

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After a sewage flood, 2 bathrooms and laundry room had to be rebuilt. Drywall is flawless, bathrooms are better than before. Tile work is superb. I'm looking forward to my next project w/ Saul & Fausto Construction!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

There are no unbreakable rules of design, but experts recommend against using large tiles in areas with poor subflooring where they’re more prone to cracking, in areas where the floor isn’t entirely level, over raised areas or dips, and in bathrooms where budget is the primary concern. The size of your bathroom shouldn’t be a reason not to use large tiles; in fact, larger tiles, also known as slab tiles, can be a modern and sleek choice for bathroom floors and walls.

Yes, cracked tiles allow water to seep through the substrate or subfloor, leading to mold and mildew growth. It can also cause severe structural damage. At the very least, water damage can cause your tile to lift from the substrate, meaning one cracked tile can lead to several cracked tiles. It’s a good idea to waterproof tile in areas with direct water exposure or lots of moisture.

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.

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). 

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

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