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Kole's Tile
4.5(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Kole and his employees. They showed up on time, cleaned up after themselves everyday and took pride in their work. Very flexible as well as knowledgeable in advising ideas as the project progressed. They worked hard and stayed as long as necessary each day to complete each days work. Friendly, personable, and very trustworthy. We are very pleased with the finished tile work for our bathroom and walk in shower."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GM Tile + Stone
4.6(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg is a true professional. Very creative with our two tile mural projects. He was very proficient in taking out the existing tiles that were within a tiled boarder on our stucco patio walls and replacing with the new murals. First of all it was very difficult to find the exact size murals that were the dimensions of the former murals. Greg, with his years experience, suggested various alternatives. What a craftsman! The end results were terrific! You would never know that the new murals were a replacement. He is very tidy with his clean-up at the end of the day(s). I am looking forward to my future project(s) with him. I definitely recommend Greg for any tile projects! Thank You!"
OUR WORK
Master Bath
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK

+54

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xplosiv City Tile
4.9(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Explosive City Tile is by far the best company I've worked with. Genaro Salazar of ECT is very responsive, knowledgeable and meticulous with his work. I highly recommend Explosive City Tile!!!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+39

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Affordable Flooring Solutions
5.0(
23
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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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!!"
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Shower
Showers
Showers
Mr. Chris LVP

+53

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tile Pro's
4.4(
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Tile pro did a great job working with our budget and installing a beautiful tile floor. They were responsive and stuck to the schedule. On time every day and trustworthy."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rayo Tile & Design, Inc.
4.9(
8
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Couple of other contractors scoffed at doing the fireplace tile. Rayo Tile took on the challenge and did a great job. I'd recommend them."
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash

+64

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Picture Perfect Tile
5.0(
6
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The workmanship was top-notch. Had about 1,000 sqft of Italian tile work done and it was perfect: Furniture moved, removal, tile and molding laid in great symmetry, 1/16 gap even throughout, price reasonable, and clean up was good. Just be patient with how long it will take-- perfection does take time. Now it looks beautiful. Thank you."
Del Mar
Del Mar
My Helix
Bathrooms
Bathrooms

+94

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gomez Tile Design, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gomez Tile Design is absolutely the best for installing tile. I used to flip properties and thus I have extensive experience working with contractors. I can tell you that with Gomez Tile Design, Samuel and Abel, were always on time, super conscientious, discarded all the waste and left the job super clean. In addition, their workmanship is superior, from the way they layout the tile to the grout lines. I totally recommend them if you are looking for perfection."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

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). 

Thinset mortar is the best adhesive for ceramic tiles on concrete. It is easy to work with and has a slower dry time than mastic or epoxy mortars. This longer dry time gives the installer more time to adjust tiles, which is especially useful for DIYers who may not have tile installation experience. It can also be built up to help level any depressions or gaps in the concrete subfloor.

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.

Yes, you can tile over existing tiles in a bathroom, but it is not always recommended. For this method to be successful, the original tile surface must be clean, flat, and free of damage such as cracks, unevenness, mold, or mildew. While tiling over existing tiles can save time and money, there are potential drawbacks. The new adhesive may not bond properly, and the process adds extra weight to the wall or floor. Additionally, the increased height of the surface could interfere with door clearances. For the best and most durable results, removing the old tiles before installing new ones is generally the better option.

No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the grout is clean, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.

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