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Avatar for Juan Castro Tile
Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
42
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - RepairTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair- For Business

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

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%
9 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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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. 

Replacing tile flooring can take a few days for a pro, but larger rooms will need more time. It takes eight to 12 hours for a tiling pro to remove old grout and tiles across 100 square feet. Then, it will take about four hours to prep the subfloor for tiles and another eight to 10 hours for a pro to install new tiles. Your tiling project may take up to a week, depending on the size of the room.

The tile spacing you should use will depend on the tile and where you’re installing it. Choosing the right tile spacers to maintain a consistent gap between your tiles is tricky. Generally, tile spacing shouldn’t be less than 2 millimeters on walls and 3 millimeters on floors because of stress relief requirements. Getting it wrong can result in uneven tiles and early repairs.

Yes, you can tile over existing tiles in a bathroom, but it is not always recommended. For this method to be successful, the original tile surface must be clean, flat, and free of damage such as cracks, unevenness, mold, or mildew. While tiling over existing tiles can save time and money, there are potential drawbacks. The new adhesive may not bond properly, and the process adds extra weight to the wall or floor. Additionally, the increased height of the surface could interfere with door clearances. For the best and most durable results, removing the old tiles before installing new ones is generally the better option.

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