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Avatar for Affordable Flooring Solutions
Affordable Flooring Solutions
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his guys are awesome! The work was done on time and looks better than I expected! I had my entire house remodeled, and Luis helped me with all the hardwood floors, tile in the Kitchen, bathroom and titled my entire master shower. The shower is by far the WOW piece of the house now. Everyone Loves it! Thanks again Luis for being easy to work with and very helpful through the process!!"
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Showers
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Mr. Chris LVP

+53

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
J.B. Tile & Stone
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent. John worked efficiently and in a workman like manner, taking into consideration all factors. His concrete step turned out solid as a rock and perfectly proportioned to receive the tiles. The tile work was beautifully done."
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+25

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tile Pro's
4.4(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omar and his team were awesome. They all did a great job in the demolition and installation of my new kitchen backsplash. They paid attention to detail and gave me advise on areas I hadn't even considered. I will hire them again for future projects, and would recommend them to my family and friends. Thanks Omar, Ozzy and Lino for a job well done."
Response time4 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Francel Tile
4.6(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Ramon were great! They were punctual, showed up when they say they will show up. The porcelain tile install was done professionally. My kitchen looks great. They put in 3 transition strips and they were seamless and were done nicely. Before leaving Mike did a final check of every corners making sure the baseboard and transition strips were done correctly. They cleaned up really good too. I highly recommend them."
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Kensington
Kensington

+4

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Empire Today - San Diego
3.7(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installers where great removed old tile and put down new Laminate flooring also put in new base boards they even match the base boards we had in our formal dining room which we where concerned about but they did it. Great job Empire."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

162 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Picture Perfect Tile
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Install

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The workmanship was top-notch. Had about 1,000 sqft of Italian tile work done and it was perfect: Furniture moved, removal, tile and molding laid in great symmetry, 1/16 gap even throughout, price reasonable, and clean up was good. Just be patient with how long it will take-- perfection does take time. Now it looks beautiful. Thank you."
Del Mar
Del Mar
My Helix
Bathrooms
Bathrooms

+94

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gomez Tile Design, Inc.
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"Gomez Tile Design is absolutely the best for installing tile. I used to flip properties and thus I have extensive experience working with contractors. I can tell you that with Gomez Tile Design, Samuel and Abel, were always on time, super conscientious, discarded all the waste and left the job super clean. In addition, their workmanship is superior, from the way they layout the tile to the grout lines. I totally recommend them if you are looking for perfection."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.G. Tile And Stone
5.0(
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Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We couldn’t be happier with the work done by Rene and his team. They installed a new backsplash in our kitchen and the quality exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail was outstanding. They were thorough with the cleanup after the job was done, which made the entire experience even better. It’s clear they take great pride in their work snd care about their customers. I recommend R.G. Tile to anyone looking for high-quality tile work and exceptional service."
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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

For glass tile, you want to use unsanded grout. Sanded grout is a stronger and grittier cement grout that is great for installing tiles with wider gaps and into joints. However, it is susceptible to scratching glass tile and is more difficult to use in thinner gaps. Unsanded grout, while more expensive, is easier to fit between thin gaps and is less harsh on delicate materials, like glass tile.

No, when done correctly, removing the tile shouldn’t damage the subfloor. However, if there was pre-existing damage to the subfloor from standard use or lack of maintenance, the subfloor may need repairs. For example, if the contractors notice mold growth on the subfloor or an uneven surface, you may need more extensive services before installing new tile.

If you DIY tile removal, remove the tiles one step at a time, individually removing the tile, grout, and mortar to prevent unnecessarily damaging the subfloor. Depending on the age of your home, consider having a professional inspect the subfloor to ensure it’s in good enough condition to lay new tile.

To make a small bathroom look bigger, choose light-colored tiles in a medium- to large-format size. Lighter colors like white, cream, or light gray help open up a room, making it feel larger and more airy. While it may seem counterintuitive, small tiles can actually make a bathroom look smaller because the increased number of grout lines creates a busy pattern that visually shrinks the space. Instead, opt for medium- or large-format tiles for a more seamless, expansive appearance. For the best effect, pair your tiles with a matching or similarly colored grout to create a continuous surface that enhances the illusion of a larger area. Avoid dark colors, heavy patterns, and contrasting grout, as these can make the space feel more confined.

Yes, even if you’re being careful, removing tile can damage your drywall to some degree. However, you can minimize the damage done to it by eliminating a majority of the grout and taking your time prying each tile off. Also, it's worth noting that you might have more drywall damages to deal with if your tile is set into the mortar.

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.

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