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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

"We called Pacini’s Tile Works for help with deteriorating grout in our kitchen and shower. Owner Jeff got back to us right away and put his tile specialist Joe Lee on the job. Jeff scheduled our job quickly, which was great because we were worried about damage from water leaking through the old grout. Joe worked quickly and thoroughly, replacing broken tiles, fixing the leaking spot, and putting in new grout and caulking in the kitchen. He also replaced all the grout and caulking in the shower and repaired water damage in an area adjacent to the tub. He explained all the repairs very clearly and did meticulous work. We will be calling Pacini’s again to keep our tiled areas water-safe and beautiful—so happy to have found them!"
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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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Jeff P.
on Jan 27, 2025

lots of variables in estimating tile.

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It’s best to start with tiling the shower floor before moving on to the walls for the most visually-pleasing results. When taking on any tiling project, you’ll want the wall tiles to “sit” neatly on the floor tiles rather than overlapping them. Finishing your floor tiles first will allow you to place your wall tiles without any gaps, holes, or awkward intersections.

Your tiles will have a significant visual impact on your bathroom, so you’ll want to make a thoughtful decision. Once you land on the tile material that suits your needs and budget, you can consider the color schemes you want. Consider whether you want something modern, classic, or eye-catching.

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.

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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