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

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan did an excellent job. Best quality of work I’ve had done in ages. Great communication. Great attention to detail. Great care taken of the work area. Juan cut the tile and matched the pattern beautifully and included us in making the choices for tile spacing and layout. I am picky. Super picky. This tile work was perfectly done. I will hire Juan again without question."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacini's Tile Works
4.5(
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a few tiles replaced and the entire top re-grouted. It came out great! They do exceptional work and are friendly and professional to work with. Would highly recommend!"
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Response time4 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Redo House
5.0(
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Serving San Francisco, 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 time3 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Empire Today - San Francisco
3.6(
194
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I do really enjoy the finished product. I went with wood-look ceramic tile and couldnt be happier with how it looks. The reason they don't get 5 stars though is that after the previous floor was removed and they were preparing the sub-floor, they called me and told me that the floor would need additional concrete leveling. I knew this would be needed, but I was told that the extensiveness of the leveling was included in the initial quote. They wound up charging me an additional $1400 for the leveling. That should have been included in the price they quoted me because it was obvious that it would be necessary in my older home. Expensive, and frustrating but the end result is very good."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

367 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Juan Robles General Repairs - Unlicensed Contractor
4.1(
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Juan was calking my kitchen sink and the bathroom tiles to my satisfaction. He arrived to work on time, as agreed. He worked quietly, efficiently and concluded by cleaning the area where he worked. His fee was very reasonable. I am a happy client and will use his services again."
Bathroom Project
Bathroom Project 2
Bookshelves
Painting and Lights
Miscellaneous

+16

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Figure out how much tile you need by measuring the backsplash area. Measure the height and length in feet and multiply to get the square footage. Don’t make adjustments for outlets or small cutouts but subtract the square footage for windows or other large obstructions from the total. To account for waste, get 10% more than your calculation.

Silicone caulk shouldn’t be used in place of grout because each material serves its own purpose. Thanks to its flexibility, silicone caulk is good for sealing around the perimeter of tiled floors, where movement and expansion might occur. However, grout is more durable, making it a better option for the joints in between tiles, which need to withstand constant weight and foot traffic.

There are several tools that you will use together to install tiles. Four of the most basic tools needed in tile installation include a notched trowel for applying tile adhesive, a tile cutter or saw for cutting tiles to size, tile spacers for creating the appropriate amount of space between tiles, and a grout float for applying grout.

You can let the tile sit without grout. Don’t panic if there’s a delay between installing the tiles and grouting. A substantial stoppage isn't a problem, provided you keep the tile surface clear of dust and debris. Also, avoid walking over less stable ungrouted floor tiles as they are more prone to premature cracking and shifting. 

Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower’s design. You can learn how to install a shower pan liner, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.

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