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Avatar for Affordable Flooring Solutions
Affordable Flooring Solutions
5.0(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Showers
Showers
Mr. Chris LVP

+53

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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LG Tile Group, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"LG Tile was responsive, fit us in, and did a fantastic job on our project. We will hire them again!"
Master Bathroom
Master shower
Bathroom floor
All Black shower
Fireplate

+19

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rayo Tile & Design, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving San Marcos, 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."
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Kitchen backsplash
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Kitchen backsplash

+64

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
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Empire Today - San Diego
3.7(
172
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installers where great removed old tile and put down new Laminate flooring also put in new base boards they even match the base boards we had in our formal dining room which we where concerned about but they did it. Great job Empire."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

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Gomez Tile Design, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving San Marcos, 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
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Precision Floors
4.6(
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Having many of years of experience hiring contractors. Precision far exceeded my expectation in service, dependability and professionalism. They did one of best installation jobs I have ever seen. Flawless work"
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Luxury Vinyl Staircae - White Risers
Glue Down Engineered Hardwood

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.G. Tile And Stone
5.0(
1
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We couldn’t be happier with the work done by Rene and his team. They installed a new backsplash in our kitchen and the quality exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail was outstanding. They were thorough with the cleanup after the job was done, which made the entire experience even better. It’s clear they take great pride in their work snd care about their customers. I recommend R.G. Tile to anyone looking for high-quality tile work and exceptional service."
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Penny tile should be sealed to protect the grout from moisture and keep stains from damaging the look of the tile. If penny tile is in a humid or high-traffic area, like a bathroom, kitchen, or entryway, it needs sealant. Any type of tile and grout is best maintained with a sealant reapplied by a pro every one to two years.

Most professional shower tile installations take between six and eight hours, depending on the size and complexity. Most projects get completed in a single workday. DIY-ing the project takes around three to four days or roughly 16 hours. However, this will vary based on the skill level of the person completing the work.

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.

A cement backer board is not needed for laying tile on concrete. Sometimes referred to as a cementitious backer unit, or CBU, backer board should be used if the subfloor is plywood or OSB. The backer board provides a base on which to install the tiles that isn’t as likely to be damaged by any accidental water seepage as natural materials would be.

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