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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

"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 time2 days
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Redo House
5.0(
15
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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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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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Cubias Tile
4.6(
30
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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%
9 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

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

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts
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Answered by
Jeff P.
on Jan 27, 2025

lots of variables in estimating tile.

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The reasons not to install flooring underneath a bathtub outweigh the benefits. A properly installed bathtub will keep water from reaching the unprotected subfloor underneath. Installing a tub on top of finished flooring can lead to damage and scratches to the new floor. Also, a small leak from a tub drain may be more difficult to notice if finished flooring impedes water drips.

Yes, but you’ll have to use some other type of tool to avoid damaging the tile and possibly injuring yourself. Some alternatives to tile cutters include a glass cutter, angle grinder, and wet saw. Depending on the tile material, you might simply be able to measure and score it with something sharp, like a carbide-tipped pencil, and break it off. Be sure to sand the edge for a smooth installation.

Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they’re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don’t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

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