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Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Juan for our kitchen backsplash and floor tile installation on our kitchen upgrade project. We ended up hiring him for cabinet, countertop, and range hood installation, too! Juan and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with. He was prompt, professional, and an excellent communicator. His work and commitment to getting it right came through every day, and he has a very collaborative style. His advice gave us confidence in the decisions we were making about materials and installation. Because our home is 100 years old and has many quirks, we had a few surprises along the way. Juan didn't hesitate to offer up solutions. (He put in 6 shims to level our window sill! Something we didn't even know we needed). Our kitchen turned out better than we could have imagined, and it's because of Juan's commitment to excellence (and patience with us!) that it turned out so well."
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+18

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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Redo House
5.0(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend calling this tile contractor. He was able to give a bid over the phone and that's what it cost and it was significantly lower than some of the other contractors. His work was excellent. He was fast and efficient and his expertise was evident in a perfect job well done"
Ceramic Tile bathtub
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Porch Tile
Recaulk shower
Fireplace

+35

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
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Pacini's Tile Works
4.5(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Remodeling my condo with Jeff and team was a very good experience. The new tile and wood flooring looks incredible and feels solid. He effectively managed my HOA during the installation. His connection with specialists made the renovation go smoothly and stay on track without delay."
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+23

Response time4 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Empire Today - San Francisco
3.6(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Responded and got job done in a timely manner. Only 4 tiles to choose from at the price point we had but good enough."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

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Express Tile Design
4.5(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"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"
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Living room floors
Master bathroom
Guest bathroom
House views over carmel bay

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
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Mission Flooring and Countertop Design, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Looking for top-notch flooring services in the San Francisco Bay Area? Look no further than Mission Flooring and Countertop Design, Inc. We specialize in sales, installation, and repair, offering exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Contact us today for all your flooring needs!\n

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

No, tiling over painted walls or wallpapered surfaces is generally not recommended. Textured surfaces and paints will affect the adhesive, possibly causing tiles to lift or fall off. Painted walls with a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish are particularly difficult for adding tiles. It’s wise to strip the paint first if you install the tiles to drywall, although it’s still best to opt for a cement backer board.

Uniform spacing between tiles is important for a professional and clean appearance. To achieve this spacing, tile spacers should be placed between the tiles and left in place until the mortar hardens and the tiles are secure. You can use X-shaped spacers vertically in between the tiles and laid flat at the corners.

As long as you follow the instructions on your peel-and-stick tile packaging, it should not damage your walls. A possible instance when you may accidentally damage your walls is if you install tiles improperly using additional adhesives that aren’t recommended.

Also, you can damage your walls if you’re not careful when removing tile. For example, you could accidentally make holes in the drywall with a paint scraper if you don’t heat the adhesive long enough before trying to pry it off.

It’s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you’ll want the wall tiles to “sit” neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.

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. 

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