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Affordable Flooring Solutions
5.0(
23
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his guys came and took care of it all. They came in did the tile work and even fixed some prior botched work I had done. They will be my go to in the future."
LVP staircase with white risers
Shower
Showers
Showers
Mr. Chris LVP

+53

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ameriproj, Inc.
5.0(
26
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went better than I could have expected. Matt and his crew did an amazing job with the demo and installation. Will definitely refer Ameriproj to anyone looking to have repairs , remodeling or any home services work done. I highly recommend this Company."
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smile Tile
4.8(
16
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very satisfied and happy of Oleg,s professionalism and quality of work. The price I paid for the job was well worth it. My backsplash is beautiful, The work was thorough and done with extra care, paying attention to every little detail. I would recommend this company anytime,"
shower
shower
stone
backsplash
bathroom

+53

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PRIME TILEWORKS
4.9(
7
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ronald knows his Trade well, is prompt, professional, and communicates well. He installed a very intricate 1 inch multicolored glass tile backsplash in our kitchen. We purchased the tile at Lowe’s. Unknown to us there were reviews stating this pattern was very random. When Ronald returned the next day to apply the grout he changed up some of the colored tiles to make it look appealing. It’s a nice upgrade for our kitchen and it looks like it has always been there."
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+58

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
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Oasis Custom Tile
5.0(
6
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom and his team were professional, on time and got our kitchen backsplash done in 1 day! From the estimate to the completion, Tom was very attentive and in constant communication. We would absolutely recommend Oasis Custom Tile to anyone, and will hire them again for future projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Innovators Stoneworks, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, quality, consistent work. Pricing beat all other competitors I contacted. Flooring was beautifully installed. Very pleased with work."
Carrera gold
Carrera gold
Carrera gold
Carrera gold
Carrera gold

+39

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Today - Los Angeles
3.6(
339
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Empire floor installation crew was fantastic. Everyone in uniform, professional but very friendly. They moved all furniture and put it all back. The tile install was contracted out. Their workmanship was equally excellent. I wish that crew had cleaned up a little better. We had to clean the tiles ourselves when they left. But their craftsmanship was excellent. Every cut is precise and even. Love our new look"
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Tile

+5

319 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Express Flooring Orange County
4.2(
49
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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very quick to respond to quoate request, and installed carpet the next day. Sales team and installers very professional. Cleanup was OK, but they should have swept and vaccumed around the wall basebords to remove loose fibers"
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Finished Projects

+85

149 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

To make a small bathroom look bigger, choose light-colored tiles in a medium- to large-format size. Lighter colors like white, cream, or light gray help open up a room, making it feel larger and more airy. While it may seem counterintuitive, small tiles can actually make a bathroom look smaller because the increased number of grout lines creates a busy pattern that visually shrinks the space. Instead, opt for medium- or large-format tiles for a more seamless, expansive appearance. For the best effect, pair your tiles with a matching or similarly colored grout to create a continuous surface that enhances the illusion of a larger area. Avoid dark colors, heavy patterns, and contrasting grout, as these can make the space feel more confined.

To make a bathroom look bigger, choose light-colored, medium- to large-format tiles. Light colors such as white, cream, or light gray make a space feel more open, while dark colors, busy patterns, and small tiles can make a bathroom feel smaller. It may seem counterintuitive, but small tiles can shrink a room visually due to the increased number of grout lines. Using medium- to large-format tiles creates a more seamless look. For the best effect, pair your light-colored tiles with a matching or similarly colored grout. This minimizes the grid-like pattern and gives the floor and walls a more continuous, uninterrupted appearance, helping the room feel significantly larger.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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). 

You can attach tiles to a wall using thin-set mortar. You’ll also need a notched trowel to create grooves within the adhesive so it flattens completely when pressed in and securely holds the wall tiles. Finally, you’ll need grout to smooth the gaps between the tiles and, ideally, a grout sealer to prevent mold. While it sounds simple enough, proper planning and execution are crucial, so carefully review the steps in this guide or hire a pro tile installer to complete this project.

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