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Avatar for Juan Castro Tile
Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
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Serving San Mateo, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Redo House
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, 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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cubias Tile
4.6(
30
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mario was up to the challenge repairing my 40 year old cracked tile. He was conscientious, friendly and creative for the task at hand. Without replacement tile Mario gave me a few options. I opted to have the original tile repaired as good as was possible. He did a great job!"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jacob Hayles Tile
4.9(
25
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob is a true tile master. From the estimate, through a clear contract and installation of the tiles in a kitchen and two bathrooms he did an amazing job. He had great design ideas, and the workmanship was of the highest quality. I am a general contractor and will definitely be hiring him again."
Bathroom Shower Tile
Tile Fireplace
Decor Niche Shower
Outdoor TIle
Designer Green

+7

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pacini's Tile Works
4.5(
42
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I contacted 3 contractors for bids. Jeff Pacini's Tile Works was not the low bidder but was the most experienced and knowledgeable by far. After a follow-up phone call Jeff agreed to match the low bid. He has 6 tile repair specialists who work exclusively for him and he sent Joe to do my repair. Joe was prompt, professional and did a great job. I highly recommend Pacini's Tile Works for any job you have. Great work at a great price!"
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+23

Response time4 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Pedersen Tile And Marble
5.0(
11
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had our old/boring brick fireplace refaced With beautiful stained glass, custom made by [email protected]. Its looks LOVELY, great tile installer also. Thank you Eric Pedersen. It came out better than I had expected."
Tub shower
Mountain View-Bathroom floor
Master Bath
Master Bath
Master Bath

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Express Tile Design
4.5(
9
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
CARMEL BY THE SEA MANSION
Living room floors
Master bathroom
Guest bathroom
House views over carmel bay

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes. You can tile over tile if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it’s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor.

For professional labor and materials, it would cost between $6,000 and $28,000 to install 1,000 square feet of Saltillo tile flooring. If that’s out of your budget, you could consider laying the tiles yourself or choosing a less expensive type of flooring. For example, vinyl flooring costs just $2 to $7 per square foot, so for a 1,000-square-foot space, you’d pay $2,000 to $7,000.

Glass tiles are among the most difficult to install. This is because their transparency makes the adhesive visible, and any imperfections on the opposite side are also likely to be visible. Glass tiles also must be handled carefully during installation, as they are prone to scratching. For these reasons, glass tiles often require professional installation to get the most out of their beauty and unique look.

You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.

If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.

The process takes two to four days, depending on the size of the area and your experience level. The first day involves assessing and prepping the existing tile, while the second day is for laying the new tile. This may take longer in complex areas. After letting the adhesive dry for 24 hours, grouting and sealing can be completed on day three. For larger projects or intricate tile patterns, expect the timeline to stretch a bit longer. Also, proper drying time between steps is essential for long-lasting results, which extends the project’s time.

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