Does removing tile make a mess?

Removing tile flooring is a messy job. Expect flying chip fragments, mortar dust, and plenty of debris. Protect the space with plastic sheeting and drop cloths, and gear up with goggles and a respirator before you start prying. Pros keep the mess in check by attaching industrial vacuums to their tools, a setup that captures dust at the source and leaves the work zone far cleaner than a DIY approach.

Is it better to remove old tile or tile over the existing flooring?

Removing the old tile first is almost always the smarter play. If you tile over worn or uneven flooring, the new surface can crack, pop, or sit higher than the surrounding rooms. Fixing that later costs far more, especially if you need to re-level the floor. By demoing the tile now, you get a flat, solid subfloor and avoid surprise repairs down the road.

Top-Rated Flooring Install, Repair, or Refinishes Experts in Pico Rivera, CA

Dodenhoff Hardwood Floors Inc.

406 East Grand Avenue

4.75(

8

)

•Approved Pro

Dodenhoff Hardwood Floors Inc.

406 East Grand Avenue

4.75(

8

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quick response

86 local quotes requested

23 years of experience

We are a full service hardwood flooring corporation. We employ National Wood Flooring Association trained technicians using state of the art equipment and techniques. We have been featured on two hit television shows ,Greenovate on the Planet Green network and Flip that house on DIY network. We provide free in home estimates with many samples of different styles, colors and patterns. Also offering many eco-friendly flooring options such as reclaimed timbers, mill by-products (recycled) and low or no VOC finishes

"I had my entire home removed of old hardware floors, with new sub flooring, hardwood floors installed . All done and completed as promised . They look beautiful. Thank you Ian for beautifying my home. I would highly recommend Dodenhoff hardwood floors."

Debbie R on October 2023

We are a full service hardwood flooring corporation. We employ National Wood Flooring Association trained technicians using state of the art equipment and techniques. We have been featured on two hit television shows ,Greenovate on the Planet Green network and Flip that house on DIY network. We provide free in home estimates with many samples of different styles, colors and patterns. Also offering many eco-friendly flooring options such as reclaimed timbers, mill by-products (recycled) and low or no VOC finishes

"I had my entire home removed of old hardware floors, with new sub flooring, hardwood floors installed . All done and completed as promised . They look beautiful. Thank you Ian for beautifying my home. I would highly recommend Dodenhoff hardwood floors."

Debbie R on October 2023

Olde Tyme Floor Co Inc

20736 Tiara Street

4.68(

148

)

•Approved Pro

Olde Tyme Floor Co Inc

20736 Tiara Street

4.68(

148

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

65 local quotes requested

44 years of experience

Hardwood Installation and Resurfacing/Refinishing Specialists w/ High-End Custom Staining & Finishing. Special Pricing for Angie's List Members. Olde Tyme Floor Co., Inc. is a boutique, full-service Hardwood Flooring Contractor, established over 44 years ago. Family owned and operated, our employees are hand-picked and several have worked for OTF for 20-25 years. We always perform the work and NEVER subcontract to other companies. Our passion for creating everlasting beauty in your home extends beyond the boundaries of our work. It is the essence from which we pride ourselves on: we deliver exquisite craftsmanship and attention to the finer details, bringing your dream home to life. Old Tyme Floor always delivers first-class service that is uniquely tailored for each individual client. We are fully licensed by the State of California (#637696) and are proud members of The Better Business Bureau and the National Wood Flooring Association. Our services include Installation, Sanding and Refinishing, Staining, Wire-brushing, Hand-distressing, Staircases, Crown-molding, Door & Window Casings. Additional services: exterior decks, custom dance floors, racketball courts, plywood sub-floors installed, pre-finished engineered floors installed, leveling, water damage. **Please note we are currently not doing estimates on repair work**

"I am grateful for Scott Schneider of Olde Tyme Floor Company for solving a mystery! I have just had engineered wood flooring installed in my home, (by a general contractor, not a specialized flooring contractor like Scott - mistake #1!) and couldn't understand why I didn't like the finished result!!! So I reached out to Olde Tyme to refinish my BRAND NEW FLOORS (I know - crazy!) Scott immediately diagnosed the problem and, thankfully, it was fixable! - The installer that I used (not Scott) didn't properly clean up after installation, which left a very visible and unsightly gluey "haze" - a film over the entire project, which wouldn't come off with regular wood-floor cleaner. There were even foot prints (presumably glue) from the installers' shoes! Scott very kindly, on his off hours, detailed the steps I needed to take to fix the problem - namely, insisting that the original installer return and properly clean the entire floor. ***I would absolutely hire Olde Tyme Floor Co.to install any future floors. Scott is solid and above board (no pun intended) is really communicative and personable and really knows his business! Oh, how I wish I used Olde Tyme Floor Co.!!! Thanks, Scott! ~Wren~ Karen Biers WrenSong Music [*** Link removed ***] (310) 909-3674"

Kay B on September 2025

Hardwood Installation and Resurfacing/Refinishing Specialists w/ High-End Custom Staining & Finishing. Special Pricing for Angie's List Members. Olde Tyme Floor Co., Inc. is a boutique, full-service Hardwood Flooring Contractor, established over 44 years ago. Family owned and operated, our employees are hand-picked and several have worked for OTF for 20-25 years. We always perform the work and NEVER subcontract to other companies. Our passion for creating everlasting beauty in your home extends beyond the boundaries of our work. It is the essence from which we pride ourselves on: we deliver exquisite craftsmanship and attention to the finer details, bringing your dream home to life. Old Tyme Floor always delivers first-class service that is uniquely tailored for each individual client. We are fully licensed by the State of California (#637696) and are proud members of The Better Business Bureau and the National Wood Flooring Association. Our services include Installation, Sanding and Refinishing, Staining, Wire-brushing, Hand-distressing, Staircases, Crown-molding, Door & Window Casings. Additional services: exterior decks, custom dance floors, racketball courts, plywood sub-floors installed, pre-finished engineered floors installed, leveling, water damage. **Please note we are currently not doing estimates on repair work**

"I am grateful for Scott Schneider of Olde Tyme Floor Company for solving a mystery! I have just had engineered wood flooring installed in my home, (by a general contractor, not a specialized flooring contractor like Scott - mistake #1!) and couldn't understand why I didn't like the finished result!!! So I reached out to Olde Tyme to refinish my BRAND NEW FLOORS (I know - crazy!) Scott immediately diagnosed the problem and, thankfully, it was fixable! - The installer that I used (not Scott) didn't properly clean up after installation, which left a very visible and unsightly gluey "haze" - a film over the entire project, which wouldn't come off with regular wood-floor cleaner. There were even foot prints (presumably glue) from the installers' shoes! Scott very kindly, on his off hours, detailed the steps I needed to take to fix the problem - namely, insisting that the original installer return and properly clean the entire floor. ***I would absolutely hire Olde Tyme Floor Co.to install any future floors. Scott is solid and above board (no pun intended) is really communicative and personable and really knows his business! Oh, how I wish I used Olde Tyme Floor Co.!!! Thanks, Scott! ~Wren~ Karen Biers WrenSong Music [*** Link removed ***] (310) 909-3674"

Kay B on September 2025

CA Flooring

5.00(

1

)

•Approved Pro

CA Flooring

5.00(

1

)

•Approved Pro

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

13 years of experience

We specialize in commercial, residential and sport costume flooring installation for more then 12 years. We do from prep, installation, sanding, staining ,finishing and re cutting.

"It went great 🙏"

Adrianna f on December 2024

We specialize in commercial, residential and sport costume flooring installation for more then 12 years. We do from prep, installation, sanding, staining ,finishing and re cutting.

"It went great 🙏"

Adrianna f on December 2024

Josue E Guevara

1412 Lomita Blvd

4.72(

25

)

•Approved Pro

Josue E Guevara

1412 Lomita Blvd

4.72(

25

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

115 local quotes requested

General Contractor specializing in interior and exterior remodeling . We focus on quality work above all, contact owner operator Josue for an estimate today! 310-984-9456

"Excellent!!! Josue is a very honest friendly person. He is customer service oriented, very talented and knowledgeable in many areas and provides high end quality at an affordable price. He will work with the client to meet a happy medium regarding cost effective to work with your budget. I recommend him highly and will let all my friends know about him. I wish him all the best going froward as he works on growing the business."

william R on September 2025

General Contractor specializing in interior and exterior remodeling . We focus on quality work above all, contact owner operator Josue for an estimate today! 310-984-9456

"Excellent!!! Josue is a very honest friendly person. He is customer service oriented, very talented and knowledgeable in many areas and provides high end quality at an affordable price. He will work with the client to meet a happy medium regarding cost effective to work with your budget. I recommend him highly and will let all my friends know about him. I wish him all the best going froward as he works on growing the business."

william R on September 2025

Byron's Flooring

4460 Overland Ave

4.58(

71

)

•Approved Pro

Byron's Flooring

4460 Overland Ave

4.58(

71

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

778 local quotes requested

17 years of experience

Byron's Flooring Offers: new installations of prefinished and unfinished wood floors. Repairs. Solid hardwood flooring. Engineered wood flooring. Stairs. Complete sand down and refinishing of solid hardwood floors and engineered wood floors. Epoxy concrete Flooring, Vinyl flooring. Laminate flooring. Cork Resilient flooring. Linoleum flooring. VCT flooring. Carpet tile flooring. Garage concrete epoxy flooring. Base molding installation & Crown molding installation. Now offering at no cost, Dust Less Service. My primary business phone number is (310) 740-0403 email address byrongm7@gmail.com

"This guy I the best. Worth every penny. My floors had holes and were shaking. My mom is in a wheel chair so this is not acceptable. Not only did he reinforce and level the floor he also recommended the right type of flooring. He truly went above and beyond. I would give him 10 stars it I could. ✨️"

Amos J on April 2023

Byron's Flooring Offers: new installations of prefinished and unfinished wood floors. Repairs. Solid hardwood flooring. Engineered wood flooring. Stairs. Complete sand down and refinishing of solid hardwood floors and engineered wood floors. Epoxy concrete Flooring, Vinyl flooring. Laminate flooring. Cork Resilient flooring. Linoleum flooring. VCT flooring. Carpet tile flooring. Garage concrete epoxy flooring. Base molding installation & Crown molding installation. Now offering at no cost, Dust Less Service. My primary business phone number is (310) 740-0403 email address byrongm7@gmail.com

"This guy I the best. Worth every penny. My floors had holes and were shaking. My mom is in a wheel chair so this is not acceptable. Not only did he reinforce and level the floor he also recommended the right type of flooring. He truly went above and beyond. I would give him 10 stars it I could. ✨️"

Amos J on April 2023

Arthur's Remodeling

Based In

4.80(

10

)

•Approved Pro

Arthur's Remodeling

Based In

4.80(

10

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

2123 local quotes requested

Arthur's Flooring is a complete Flooring Store that is family owned and operated. We are a fully licensed and insured Contractor that specialize in Wood floors, Vinyl floors and Laminate floors. We are experts in tile installation of Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile, Glass Tile, Marble Tile, Granite Tile and other Natural Stone Tile. Bathroom remodeling experts that know how to make your dreams come true. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

Carpet Time, Inc.

9300 Narnia Dr.

4.74(

19

)

•Approved Pro

Carpet Time, Inc.

9300 Narnia Dr.

4.74(

19

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

502 local quotes requested

Carpet Time, Inc. is family owned and operated since 1989. Our professional and courteous installers are employees of Carpet Time, Inc. and have been with us for over 15 years. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! With 25 years of experience in residential and commercial flooring, we truly are your flooring specialists! We Offer FREE In-Home Estimates and also have a Showroom to Visit at Your Convenience.

"Carpet Time was awesome! They were great at communicating with me, they got me the perfect flooring, and they installed in a timely manner."

Abigail P on August 2024

Carpet Time, Inc. is family owned and operated since 1989. Our professional and courteous installers are employees of Carpet Time, Inc. and have been with us for over 15 years. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! With 25 years of experience in residential and commercial flooring, we truly are your flooring specialists! We Offer FREE In-Home Estimates and also have a Showroom to Visit at Your Convenience.

"Carpet Time was awesome! They were great at communicating with me, they got me the perfect flooring, and they installed in a timely manner."

Abigail P on August 2024

Mario Diaz Flooring

Unknown

4.65(

115

)

•Approved Pro

Mario Diaz Flooring

Unknown

4.65(

115

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

394 local quotes requested

32 years of experience

Please contact directly at 323.816.8390 or by email diazflooring@me.com. Minimum 24 Hour response lead time for quotes/services (or availability). 120% dedication to a professional job; our goal is to make sure you fall in love with your floors! Please feel free to email us at: diazflooring@me.com or visit our website at: www.MarioDiazFlooring.net

"For the most part, I was happy with Mario's work. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars was the oven was higher than the counter about a quarter inch while the back of the oven is flush with the counter. Before the kitchen floor was replaced with laminates, the entire oven was flush with the counter, and the reason was the laminate was installed under the front legs of the oven where the floor was bare before that caused the oven front to be elevated."

Charles T on September 2021

Please contact directly at 323.816.8390 or by email diazflooring@me.com. Minimum 24 Hour response lead time for quotes/services (or availability). 120% dedication to a professional job; our goal is to make sure you fall in love with your floors! Please feel free to email us at: diazflooring@me.com or visit our website at: www.MarioDiazFlooring.net

"For the most part, I was happy with Mario's work. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars was the oven was higher than the counter about a quarter inch while the back of the oven is flush with the counter. Before the kitchen floor was replaced with laminates, the entire oven was flush with the counter, and the reason was the laminate was installed under the front legs of the oven where the floor was bare before that caused the oven front to be elevated."

Charles T on September 2021

Taylor's Impressive Carpet Service

700 E Redlands Blvd

4.67(

12

)

•Approved Pro

Taylor's Impressive Carpet Service

700 E Redlands Blvd

4.67(

12

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

801 local quotes requested

Since 1996, we have serviced California with water damage restoration, mold removal, sewage extraction, smoke & fire damage restoration and flood clean up services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also specialize in carpet, tile, laminate, and wood flooring installation. We use only Green/Safe products and specialize in keeping your home safe. With instantaneous response, prompt action, years of experience and a highly proficient staff, we are qualified to help you with all your flooring and restoration needs for your home or business.

"Guys were very professional. They ran late but let me know well in advance of the scheduled time and they were efficient once they arrived."

Sarah J on June 2021

Since 1996, we have serviced California with water damage restoration, mold removal, sewage extraction, smoke & fire damage restoration and flood clean up services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also specialize in carpet, tile, laminate, and wood flooring installation. We use only Green/Safe products and specialize in keeping your home safe. With instantaneous response, prompt action, years of experience and a highly proficient staff, we are qualified to help you with all your flooring and restoration needs for your home or business.

"Guys were very professional. They ran late but let me know well in advance of the scheduled time and they were efficient once they arrived."

Sarah J on June 2021

Dynamic Hardwood Flooring

243 E 78th St

4.50(

8

)

•Approved Pro

Dynamic Hardwood Flooring

243 E 78th St

4.50(

8

)

•Approved Pro

Customers say: Terrific value

1176 local quotes requested

22 years of experience

We have been working in Hardwood Flooring for 15+ years. We keep up to date with new trends in Hardwood Flooring, Technics, and Tools. We have been serving the Los Angeles county for years.

"Victor, the owner of Dynamic Hardwood Flooring was very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the reasonable pricing, his guidance with choosing material, and his personal involvement with the installation. He began the project right away with the removal of our old, carpet and completed the job in less than a week. Our large 2 story home was beautifully finished with wood floors throughout - and super clean at completion of the job. I thank Victor for his excellent workmanship and courtesy. Yes, I, +100% recommend Dynamic Hardwood Flooring. Patricia Wiemann"

Trish W on March 2025

We have been working in Hardwood Flooring for 15+ years. We keep up to date with new trends in Hardwood Flooring, Technics, and Tools. We have been serving the Los Angeles county for years.

"Victor, the owner of Dynamic Hardwood Flooring was very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the reasonable pricing, his guidance with choosing material, and his personal involvement with the installation. He began the project right away with the removal of our old, carpet and completed the job in less than a week. Our large 2 story home was beautifully finished with wood floors throughout - and super clean at completion of the job. I thank Victor for his excellent workmanship and courtesy. Yes, I, +100% recommend Dynamic Hardwood Flooring. Patricia Wiemann"

Trish W on March 2025

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