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Top-Rated Ceramic tile pros in San Rafael - Updated Nov 2026

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Juan Castro Tile
4.9(
49
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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 a beautiful job on the bathroom ceramic tile. We had sub floor damage & he did a great job by letting us know what additional work would be needed. He was very punctual every morning & kept us up to date on the project status. I would highly recommend Juan for your ceramic tile installation needs."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 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

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AK Tile
4.8(
28
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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 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam Kanwischer was very professional. He and his father worked together on the project. What we thought might be a simple tile replacement job turned into an extensive reframing, dry walking, and tiling of our guest bathroom. Adam walked us through from start to finish. Communication was excellent. We are very pleased with the work."
Tile Staircase
Tile Staircase
Bathroom Remodel
Shower Tile
Kitchen Tile

+122

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by71%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

"He was excellent, extremely professional. I think Erasmos really cares about the quality of his work. Grateful that we found him, we would definitely hire him again for other projects."
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Finished floors after demo and grinding ready for any installation

+36

Response time8 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Appel Tile
5.0(
13
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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 1989

Free estimates

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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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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 FAQs, answered by experts

Natural stone floors, especially pebble-style tiling, are one of the least slippery options for a shower floor. Natural stone has a texture to reduce slickness, and pebble-shaped tiles add more visual and textural contrast while reducing slippage. Vinyl tiles are also designed with anti-slip texture for added safety. If you have a slippery tile, be sure to add a grippy shower mat to reduce the risk of falls.

Like glass tiles, you will not need to seal most porcelain tiles, particularly if the porcelain is already glazed. It depends on quality. Porcelain is very water resistant, but it is not 100% waterproof. To avoid staining, some homeowners use a penetrating sealer. It is also a good idea to seal your grout. Unless you use epoxy grout, grout is very porous and can harbor bacteria, mold, and mildew.

Tile removal costs about $2 to $7 per square foot unless you do it yourself. When you hire a pro, tile installation costs $5 to $45 per square foot. Costs vary widely, but they depend on the tile material (custom-made stone tiles cost significantly more than plain ceramic tile), location, and tile size.

No, you don’t technically need a cement backer board for a wall tiling project, but not using it risks disastrous moisture damage. Cement is naturally water-resistant, whereas drywall soaks it in, which can lead to warping or mold growth. Always use a backer board treated with a waterproof membrane for bathrooms and other chronically damp areas to ensure complete tile shower waterproofing.

Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.

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