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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

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"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 time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Mobile Tile
4.4(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Walk In Shower Wall Tile
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+8

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Appel Tile
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"Jim was incredibly responsive -- emailed/called me back promptly and gave me a very reasonable quote after I sent him a photo of the project. The project was tiling an area in the shower that had to be ripped out to fix a plumbing problem. He was able to do the project two days after I had contacted him. He and his coworker were punctual and did an excellent job. I definitely would hire Jim for future tiling projects."
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Vics Tile
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Victor did an amazing job installing the backsplash in my kitchen, he was very professional, clean, and kept me updated on the process of when the tile would arrive and what paint in the project they had finished. I highly recommended and will definitely be using him again in the future."
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+27

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GM tiling & Mosaics
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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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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VA Tile Concepts
5.0(
3
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Victor is outstanding! Meticulous work, very dependable and I LOVE my new tile. He stepped in after a long project- revamped the pan, placed tile and grouted. From start to finish perfect job. I would highly recommend Victor and his crew. Excellent experience!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Grout and caulk are commonly used together, especially in bathrooms. Grout goes between the tiles and keeps them sturdy and in place on the walls or floor. Caulk goes in corners or where two different materials meet (like where the bathtub meets the tile) to create a waterproof seal. However, they are not interchangeable—you shouldn't use caulk to adhere tile and shouldn’t use mortar if you need a waterproof seal.

Yes, you can tile over existing shower tiles, but it's better to remove the old tiles first for the best results. Tiling over existing tiles requires a clean, level surface and proper adhesion. If the old tiles are in good condition, you can roughen the surface to improve adhesion. However, removing the old tiles ensures a smoother, longer-lasting finish and prevents potential issues down the line.

The number of boxes of tile you need depends entirely on the amount of tile in each box or case. Different manufacturers package their tiles differently, and boxes contain different amounts of tile depending on the size, shape, and material. Often, the amount of area that a case will cover is listed in the product description. To calculate the number of boxes you need, take the total square feet of the space and divide it by the number of square feet the box will cover.

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