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Gustavo Hernandez
4.7(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Gustavo and crew did a beautiful job installing ceramic tile in our second floor bedroom. He gave a fair estimate for the cost and timeline and was incredibly easy to work with for scheduling. I would highly recommend Gustavo for your tile installation."
 Bathroom Tile
 Custom Countertop and backsplash
Bar
Individual Owner
Individual Owner

+6

Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
LA Stone & Tile
4.4(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For BusinessTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install+1 more

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

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"The tile installer was great. They were polite and also did a great job. I will definitely recommend them to others.. very pleased with the work."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Magic Tile Company
4.6(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

"Steve went above and beyond to replace and repair my mother's broken floor tile . The original installer did a horrible job 20 years ago and Steve performed his " Magic " making our floor look awesome . Thank you for your services"
Ceramic Tile Project
After
Floor Cleaning and Waxing Project
Before
Floor Cleaning and Waxing Project

+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Express Flooring LA Central
4.2(
50
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Express Flooring is a professional floor covering provider of both residential and commercial solutions in the greater market of Oklahoma City. Our mission statement is: To provide our customers with a superior floor covering experience by offering the finest quality products and unparalleled customer service. We will work every day to achieve our goals by training, supporting, motivating, and empowering our employees to always strive to exceed customers expectations no matter how high they may be.

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

You can technically install tile over tile, but we don’t suggest it. Installing tile over any surface that isn’t a completely flat and prepared subfloor will result in a shoddy overall job, uneven flooring, tiles that don’t adhere, extra weight, gaps, cracks, and room for moisture and dirt to enter. For the best results, only install new tile on a flat, sanded surface like subflooring or concrete that is prepared for tile.

If you have asbestos tile and would rather tile over it than remove it, or if your existing tile is completely flat and bonded tightly to the floor, you may be able to tile over existing tile. But experts recommend thinking twice before you do.

Ideally, you should remove tile before installing hardwood floors, but there are good reasons not to. Removing stubborn tile can be a labor-intensive job that adds days to the project. The subfloor beneath the tiles could also be damaged during the process, meaning you’d have to repair the subfloor before installing the new hardwood floor. 

Using caulk is one of the simplest and most recommended methods to finish glass tile edges. It creates an elegant seam between the glass tile and the adjacent area, along with a waterproof seal. With this method, you want to use a caulk color that matches the grout and, along with the grout, compliments the tile. Make sure the caulk line is smooth and even. Alternatively, you can use a bullnose or tile trimming to edge, however, that will also require caulk to seal.

You can let the tile sit without grout. Don’t panic if there’s a delay between installing the tiles and grouting. A substantial stoppage isn't a problem, provided you keep the tile surface clear of dust and debris. Also, avoid walking over less stable ungrouted floor tiles as they are more prone to premature cracking and shifting. 

Yes, provided you aren’t installing drywall over it. But you can skim coat it, apply new tile right on top, paint it, or stencil it. For more budget- and DIY-friendly options, you can install beadboard or apply decals. Just make sure that the current tiles are in good condition and prepped well for the paint or adhesive to stick.

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