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Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan did a beautiful job on the bathroom ceramic tile. We had sub floor damage & he did a great job by letting us know what additional work would be needed. He was very punctual every morning & kept us up to date on the project status. I would highly recommend Juan for your ceramic tile installation needs."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Pedersen Tile And Marble
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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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
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+37

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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LA HONDA CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - RepairTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

La Honda Construction LLC is a licensed California contractor specializing in tile installation, showers, bathrooms and kitchen tile projects. We provide shower remodels, tub-to-shower conversions, waterproofing, tile flooring, kitchen backsplashes and custom tile work with an emphasis on skilled craftsmanship, clear communication and careful project execution.\n\nBased in the Bay Area, we serve homeowners throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula.

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Creative Tile
New to Angi
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide. Our goal is to provide excellent craftsmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service and quality. Call us today : Creative Tile 408-888-5878 ask for Kevin\n

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts
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Jeff P.
on Jan 27, 2025

lots of variables in estimating tile.

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For best results, you should remove the toilet in a bathroom before removing tile or installing new tile. If you don’t remove the toilet, it will be harder to fully waterproof the tile around the toilet, which could increase the risk of mold growth or plumbing leaks. If you have trouble removing the toilet, hire a plumber to help.

Generally speaking, it is better to cut tile wet when using a fast-moving wet saw to reduce dust and chipping. However, tile can be cut dry when using just about any cutting tool. Dry cutting will result in a bigger mess and may increase the risk of chipping or cracking, but if you’re just making small cuts, dry cutting is a safe and viable option. Cutting dry also means you can apply tile grout sooner, so it’s better for rushed projects.

The cost to install porcelain tile is about $1,930 on average. Porcelain tile prices range from $880 to $3,000 or more. The average cost tends to be higher than ceramic tile because porcelain tile is very durable. Porcelain tile rating also factors into the material cost. Tile ratings are as follows:

  • Grade 0: Walls only

  • Grade 1: Walls and light traffic floors

  • Grade 2: Rooms with light traffic, but not kitchens or hallways

  • Grade 3: Kitchens, hallways, and entryways

  • Grade 4: Any area, interior or exterior

  • Grade 5: Highest durability good for any area, interior or exterior

Glazed ceramic tiles don’t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.

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