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Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
42
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time2 days
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Redo House
5.0(
15
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Serving San Rafael, 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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AK Tile
4.8(
28
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
DC Tile and Stone
4.5(
52
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are not done with the work yet, but Derek showed up as promised, gave us a competitive bid and shared substantial expertise even before we have been able to move ahead with the install itself. Helped us get materials ordered at a discount too. Project delayed due to external circumstances (Covid) but hope to resume work soon."
 DC Tile & Stone
 Fireplace
 Countertop and backsplash
 Countertops
 Countertop and backsplash

+22

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Appel Tile
5.0(
12
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim installed ceramic tile over old brick around our fireplace. His tile layout was thoughtful with a good aesthetic sense. He worked cleanly, accurately, and efficiently together with Manuel. We are more than happy with the final result and would definitely hire him again for similar projects!"
Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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GM tiling & Mosaics
5.0(
9
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First String Home Improvement
5.0(
9
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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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

"Jose is very dedicated to his profession and always makes sure that his work is to perfection. I would recommend him to anyone who would like to have a nice finished tile work."
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

To make a bathroom look bigger, choose light-colored, medium- to large-format tiles. Light colors such as white, cream, or light gray make a space feel more open, while dark colors, busy patterns, and small tiles can make a bathroom feel smaller. It may seem counterintuitive, but small tiles can shrink a room visually due to the increased number of grout lines. Using medium- to large-format tiles creates a more seamless look. For the best effect, pair your light-colored tiles with a matching or similarly colored grout. This minimizes the grid-like pattern and gives the floor and walls a more continuous, uninterrupted appearance, helping the room feel significantly larger.

Tile—specifically smaller, mosaic-style tiles—is the best type of flooring for building a walk-in shower base. Shower pans come with a threshold and sidewalls to contain the water, but tile can be set into the shower base. This creates a walk-in shower floor that gently slopes toward the drain to keep water from getting out and into the rest of the bathroom.

Yes, you can tile a shower as a DIY project, and you can save hundreds of dollars in labor costs by doing so. However, you’ll need to rent or buy quite a few tools and supplies for the job, including a saw, tile nippers, and a new shower pan. In terms of the work itself, you should be prepared to tackle a variety of different tasks, including measuring and ordering materials, removing old tile, waterproofing the wall, adding rows of tile, grouting, and more.

Yes. You can tile over tile if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it’s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor.

The best types of tiles for a shower are ceramic and porcelain tiles. These materials are durable, water-resistant, and easy to maintain, making them ideal for wet environments. Porcelain tiles are slightly more durable than ceramic. Both options come in a wide variety of styles, so you can achieve the perfect look for your bathroom.

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