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Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
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Serving San Rafael, 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 time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AK Tile
4.8(
28
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam did an incredible job installing porcelain tile backsplash in our kitchen; he is professional, timely, organized, and maintained great communication throughout the project. He took time to properly address my concerns, mask, and prep my home none of my cabinets or flooring were stained. His care and attention to detail are second to none! I highly recommend AK Tile for your next project."
Tile Staircase
Tile Staircase
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Shower Tile

+34

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Footprints Floors of Solano County
5.0(
8
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Footprints owner, Bob Linda was very professional from start to finish of the project., He was on time on our meeting and very easy on our negotiation. His partner was there with his crew when they started. They are very professional as well , work efficiently and concentrate on details, from moving furnitures and putting them back in place. Very respectful to my property they were working on. My son, his wife and myself were very pleased with their job. We will hire them again and highly recommend to family and friends. Photos will follow. We were too excited that we forgot to take pictures, before furnitures were returned from their positions."
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Wood Flooring
Wood Flooring
Office Flooring
Laminate Flooring

+38

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM tiling & Mosaics
5.0(
10
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Gavin did an excellent job tiling our guest bathroom. He was professional, detail-oriented, patient, and proactive. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First String Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Skyler helped to install three interior doors. They work perfectly and are plumb and true. They look great. I plan on hiring him again in the future for all kinds of projects."
Mailbox Repair
Mailbox Repair
Fence Install
Door Fix
Door Fix

+7

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Mobile Tile
4.4(
27
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were having trouble getting a tile guy out to our house to do a small repair. Jose came out and did a very good job and I was appreciative of his coming out for a small repair. I would recommend him for a big or small job."
Kitchen Floor Replacement
Kitchen Floor Replacement
Walk In Shower Wall Tile
Wall Tile Replacement
Niche Close Up

+8

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). 

While tile is the best option in the bathtub, don’t forget to consider the flooring around the wash station. Moisture-holding carpet is a no-no, but is tile or vinyl better for dogs? Tile flooring is tough, moisture-resistant, cool, and scratch-proof. However, it’s more tricky to install and costs more than vinyl flooring. If you opt for vinyl, select tough luxury vinyl flooring; otherwise, canine claws could quickly damage the surface of standard, budget vinyl.

The easiest tile size to install is large tiles, and they’re easier to install than small tiles—the job is faster and simpler when there’s less placing, adhering, and grouting to do. However, when tiles get really big, they’re more difficult to handle, cut, and fit. Standard floor tile sizes are 12-by-12 inches, 18-by-18 inches, and 12-by-24 inches.

You can purchase natural stone tiles from your local home improvement store or stone distributor. 

Simply put, natural stone flooring is a high-end style that outlasts its wood and carpet counterparts. After finding a style you love, a stone flooring company near you can help source and install them for a reliably clean look.

Terracotta tile is a broad term for clay tile that’s been fired in a kiln, and Saltillo tile is a specific type of terracotta tile produced in Saltillo, Mexico. In addition to Saltillo, terracotta tile comes in a range of other shades and styles. You’ll often find it used in buildings throughout Mexico, southern Europe, and the western United States.

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