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Top-Rated Ceramic tile pros in Santa Barbara - Updated Nov 2026

Rekdahl Tile & Stone
4.9(
82
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mitchel was on time every day and very accommodating. His work is top notch and we canâ t say enough about that. He is friendly, competent, and knowledgeable about all aspects of Tile work. I recommend him to anyone!"
 framing soap niche
 2x2 travertine with pencil liner
 granite slab with 3x6 backsplash
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+37

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Empire Today - Chatsworth
3.3(
223
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Empire Today®, known for its famous 800-588-2300® jingle, has been a leading provider of installed home improvements and home furnishings for more than 60 years. Empire® offers quality, name-brand carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and window treatments to both residential and commercial business customers. Empire provides shop-at-home convenience and on-site consultations, quality products at great prices, and professional installation, even as soon as the Next Day* to 75 of the largest metropolitan areas across the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to customer satisfaction. \n*On in-stock carpet and flooring styles only in select areas. Excludes floor prep. \n \n

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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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AFFORDABLE TILE INSTALLATION
4.8(
24
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ken at Affordable Tile is easy to work with and does exceptionally good work, and his prices are fair and reasonable. Ken and his crew did a complete shower remodel for my home. They demoed the old shower and then rebuilt a new shower from the studs and floor up. Work included framing the substructure of the shower and then an awesome hot mop job, and then they framed and floated the floor, bench, and walls. The tile work was so beautiful it nearly brought tears to my eyes. I bought modern tiles with size 13” x 39”, so Ken and his crew had to cut every single tile, and every cut was spot on, and not one tile was broke or wasted, it was unbelievable. The finished product looks terrific. I also loved that Ken always let me know when he would arrive, and always showed up on time and put in a full day of work. The whole job took about 8 days, and Ken and his crew cleaned up at the end of each day, and kept my home free of dust and debris. I would highly recommend for any shower remodel or tile installation."
Picket tile shower and marble mosaics floor
Ceramic Tile Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Vanity with granite top
New porcelain Clawfoot tub

+15

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Lion's Den Tile
5.0(
9
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

"Without doubt, this is one the very best tile companies I have used in the 40 years that I have been a home owner or landlord. Family owned and operated, this company is responsive, easy to work with and provides quality professional services at a very fair price. I recently had two bathrooms completely retiled and the workmanship and attention to detailed was exceptionally. Master Tiler Jesus was exceeding patient and his "cuts" a work of art. Jose, his son and Senior Apprentice Francisco significantly contributed also to my major bathroom temodels. Lions Den Tile fair pricing and payment plans were exceeding budget friendly. If you looking for quality, responsive customer service, easy and friendly to work with, then Lions Den Tile should be your "Go To" company. I would not hesitate to hire again and strongly recommend this company for your tile projects. Like Share Add a photo"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martinez Tile
4.5(
20
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so pleased we hired Martinez Tile to take out a tub, install new tile shower. We liked Jesus from the beginning and he was very good in communicating with us. He and Andres showed up when they said, finished the job on time. We were consulted each step of the way, as to our preference in how the tile was laid. They were very good about cleanup and pleasant to have in our home doing the work. Martinez Tile is fully bonded and insured. We would highly recommend them for their excellent work."
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Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Empire Dry Tech Carpet
4.9(
40
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Repair+1 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve's work was excellent. After a very thorough cleaning he resealed and buffed our kitchen counter tops which now look great. Completely happy. We've already used him a second time, to clean and repair a very tricky tile floor. Steve and his associate Perri were the first (after several others had tried without success) to correctly diagnose and treat the problem - no more filthy, flaking grout and visible cracked tiles; the floor looks like new and is holding up well. We will definitely be calling Steve again in the future."
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Ceramic Tile FAQs, answered by experts

When choosing tiles for a shower floor, avoid highly porous tile materials, like those with a water absorption rating over 7%. Don’t use non-vitreous tiles, or tiles fired at low temperatures, because they will absorb more water. If you use a highly porous tile in the shower, the tiles can wear down faster, meaning they’ll need to be replaced much sooner.

You can attach tiles to a wall using thin-set mortar. You’ll also need a notched trowel to create grooves within the adhesive so it flattens completely when pressed in and securely holds the wall tiles. Finally, you’ll need grout to smooth the gaps between the tiles and, ideally, a grout sealer to prevent mold. While it sounds simple enough, proper planning and execution are crucial, so carefully review the steps in this guide or hire a pro tile installer to complete this project.

Many homeowners have successfully retiled a bathroom themselves. It can be a challenging but rewarding process, but it’s best for someone who already has at least intermediate DIY skills.

It’s easiest to start from an edge as it gives you a straight line. A problem may arise if your edge doesn’t line up perfectly, in which case it’s best to start from the center. Some think that starting tile from the center adds a focal point in the center of the hearth. 

A quality shower tiling project is a bathroom upgrade that can increase resale value. Bathroom remodels have the highest return on investments for any home update. Tiling a shower won’t offer the potential 70% ROI that a full bathroom remodel involving upgrading fixtures, installing storage, and a complete room retile will. However, you can expect an average return of 55% to 60% for this refresh.

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