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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

Serving San Rafael, 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 time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
DC Tile and Stone
4.5(
52
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This project was to finish install of a new shower replacing former nasty tub. Derek's crew were excellent technicians, and I am confident we now have a high quality, nice looking shower. The work involved a lot of detail/bullnose around 2 windows and 3 niches, beautifully mitered corners. Also, a pebble tile floor was hand placed so the pebbles were level to each other leaving no low spots to puddle, a detail I hadn't expected. The same crew also installed a glass block wall which had a slight hiccup during the job; they came back at the end of the day and worked late to fix it and make it right."
 DC Tile & Stone
 Fireplace
 Countertop and backsplash
 Countertops
 Countertop and backsplash

+22

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Hard Part Tile and Repairs
5.0(
20
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be more pleased with our tile floors. The team at The Hard Part Tile and Repairs really went above and beyond. The layout and design, the precision and attention to detail as well as the diligence and dedication of the install, specifically in the meticulous and difficult cuts required to finish our job and in such small, tight spaces really showcase both their professionalism and their creative craftsmanship. The team were on-time, communicative, upfront and they kept their word, even when the job was more tough than any of us realised. They worked with us and we felt we were partners in the project the whole way through. They treated our home like theirs and it shows in the floors and we look forward to additional projects upcoming in the near future. Give them a call, you won’t regret it."
Carpet demo
Demo in progress
Fence repair in progress
Handyman Services Project
Finished floors after demo and grinding ready for any installation

+36

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Appel Tile
5.0(
12
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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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
Miconi Marble & Tile, Inc.
4.0(
36
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - RepairTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair- For Business

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Repaired and replaced a portion of our tile backsplash . Work was done with the highest quality and exceptional customer support."
Response time11 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Vics Tile
5.0(
9
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Kitchen Back Splash
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Kitchen Back Splash
Kitchen Back Splash

+27

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM tiling & Mosaics
5.0(
10
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - RepairTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Gavin was punctual, tidy, pleasant, and did beautiful tile work. I appreciated that he was the one who came to look at the job and also who did the work - he didnâ t hand it off to someone else. I had prepped the shower walls with Kerdi-board but didnâ t do the most level job. Luckily, Gavin has decades of experience and was able to save our tile install from being a disaster! Will be sure to call him once itâ s time to remodel the second bathroom. Highly recommend GM tile."
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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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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.

To ensure an even and unbending surface to lay tiles on, you’ll typically need to put a subfloor under a tile floor. Fiber cement backboards are the most common choice, but using plywood is also possible. Don’t neglect this step, or you could risk water damage and grout or tiles prematurely cracking or crumbling, especially in an area with high foot traffic. 

Deciding between using a shower pan or tile will likely come down to the shower’s design. You can learn how to install a shower pan liner, but it has a standard look similar to most other showers, though there is some flexibility for material and color choices. Tile, on the other hand, can be customized and is set directly into the shower base. However, a shower tile floor is more difficult to install than a shower pan.

Altering the layout of your bathroom will make a big difference as moving or adding plumbing quickly inflates your total bill. While you can recoup more of your cost (in home value terms) by adding a bathroom, rearranging the layout won’t affect your home’s sticker value. However, strategic placements that allow more light or better flow may increase buyer interest.

The best trowel for penny tile is a 3/16-inch-by-5/32-inch V-notch trowel. Because of the small size of the penny tile, you want a trowel with small notches that can lay a thin layer of mortar on the surface you’re tiling. If the notches are too wide, you risk applying too thick of a layer of mortar, and it can squeeze out between the penny tiles.

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