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Tile: ceramic and porcelain installers in San Luis Obispo

Bill Kilpatrick Construction

P.O. Box 4462
No reviews

Bill Kilpatrick Construction

P.O. Box 4462
No reviews
44 years of experience

We are a hands on company. All work is performed in house by our staff. Our crew has been with us for over 11 years. We give free estimates, and have a NO money down policy. Our company has operated on the central coast for 30 years without one complaint filed with California State License Board. All work guaranteed. We have limitless referrals. Call Bill Kilpatrick for stress free work on your home or business.

We are a hands on company. All work is performed in house by our staff. Our crew has been with us for over 11 years. We give free estimates, and have a NO money down policy. Our company has operated on the central coast for 30 years without one complaint filed with California State License Board. All work guaranteed. We have limitless referrals. Call Bill Kilpatrick for stress free work on your home or business.

Carefree Pools & Spas

202B Tank Farm Rd
No reviews

Carefree Pools & Spas

202B Tank Farm Rd
No reviews
46 years of experience

Family owned & operated. Financing available. Additonal fax - (805) 595-9795. Additional DBA - Carecraft Pools of Central Calif Inc. Additional contact name - Peggy McClure. Additional email - info@carefreepoolsandspas.com.

Family owned & operated. Financing available. Additonal fax - (805) 595-9795. Additional DBA - Carecraft Pools of Central Calif Inc. Additional contact name - Peggy McClure. Additional email - info@carefreepoolsandspas.com.

Oliveira's Restoration

5.00(
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Oliveira's Restoration

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer comprehensive services including flooring installation with a full flooring showroom, home remodels, additions, new construction, as well as specialized cleaning including janitorial, duct cleaning, carpet, tile, and water, fire, and mold remediation, available 24/7 to meet all your needs. In our business, we offer free quotes and assessments to help you get an idea how much your project will cost. We service Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties from Carpinteria to San Miguel, California. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8-5PM but our phones are 24/7.

"Beautiful work. Hard-working crew. Fast and efficient. Showed up on time, professional, careful, perfect cleanup. Great follow up. Will be using this company again Great experience."

Janie K on November 2024

We offer comprehensive services including flooring installation with a full flooring showroom, home remodels, additions, new construction, as well as specialized cleaning including janitorial, duct cleaning, carpet, tile, and water, fire, and mold remediation, available 24/7 to meet all your needs. In our business, we offer free quotes and assessments to help you get an idea how much your project will cost. We service Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties from Carpinteria to San Miguel, California. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8-5PM but our phones are 24/7.

"Beautiful work. Hard-working crew. Fast and efficient. Showed up on time, professional, careful, perfect cleanup. Great follow up. Will be using this company again Great experience."

Janie K on November 2024

ROBERTSON BUILDERS

210 Traffic Way
5.00(
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ROBERTSON BUILDERS

210 Traffic Way
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

One of the most experienced Custom Home, Residential Remodeling and Commericail Improvement building contractors on the Central Coast

One of the most experienced Custom Home, Residential Remodeling and Commericail Improvement building contractors on the Central Coast

Reliable Restoration & Remodeling

5810 Forked Horn Place
No reviews

Reliable Restoration & Remodeling

5810 Forked Horn Place
No reviews
25 years of experience

Reliable Restoration and Remodeling is striving to be the best in the mold remediation industry. We don't want to be the biggest. We constantly are looking for new ways to better the company and provide the highest levels of service to our customers. We are keeping our focus on mold remediation, termite repair and mater damage repair. It is our belief that if you do one thing well you should focus on that and do it the best you can and that's what we are doing with mold remediation.

Reliable Restoration and Remodeling is striving to be the best in the mold remediation industry. We don't want to be the biggest. We constantly are looking for new ways to better the company and provide the highest levels of service to our customers. We are keeping our focus on mold remediation, termite repair and mater damage repair. It is our belief that if you do one thing well you should focus on that and do it the best you can and that's what we are doing with mold remediation.

Majestic Tile & Flooring

202 Poole Street
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Majestic Tile & Flooring

202 Poole Street
No reviews
20 years of experience

I'm a hands on licensed, bonded and insured contractor working out of Arroyo Grande sevicing the entire Centra Coast. We provide PROFESIONAL INSTALLATIONS for all new construction and remodles for any home or business using proven traditional methods and intergrating new technology to keep up with todays industry for the best quality work at an affordable price. I also wanted to include that we have a perfect satisfactory rate & plenty of references & pictures if needed.

I'm a hands on licensed, bonded and insured contractor working out of Arroyo Grande sevicing the entire Centra Coast. We provide PROFESIONAL INSTALLATIONS for all new construction and remodles for any home or business using proven traditional methods and intergrating new technology to keep up with todays industry for the best quality work at an affordable price. I also wanted to include that we have a perfect satisfactory rate & plenty of references & pictures if needed.

BC Silva Construction

1766 Rambouillet Rd
2.67(
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BC Silva Construction

1766 Rambouillet Rd
2.67(
3
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24 years of experience

Additional email - bsilva@bcsilvaconstruction.com.

Additional email - bsilva@bcsilvaconstruction.com.

sean gilbert construction

1176 Ash St
No reviews

sean gilbert construction

1176 Ash St
No reviews
6 years of experience

Sean Gilbert Construction is a small construction company specializing in residential building and home remodeling, upgrades, and maintenance. please give me call and see if i can help with your next peoject.

Sean Gilbert Construction is a small construction company specializing in residential building and home remodeling, upgrades, and maintenance. please give me call and see if i can help with your next peoject.

Sheetz Cleaning

4016 Poinsettia St.
No reviews

Sheetz Cleaning

4016 Poinsettia St.
No reviews
31 years of experience

Commercial and Residential Floor, Carpet, Upholstery and Window Cleaning. Serving the San Luis Obispo area for over 20 years. We also work with contractors on renovation and new construction cleaning

Commercial and Residential Floor, Carpet, Upholstery and Window Cleaning. Serving the San Luis Obispo area for over 20 years. We also work with contractors on renovation and new construction cleaning

Diaz_tile

910 Queens Ct
5.00(
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Diaz_tile

910 Queens Ct
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hello my name Ernesto D and I have over 17 years experience on any tile and stone

"First, our floor looks fantastic! Second, Ernesto was so easy to work with. He’s communicative. He shows up when he says he will and the job was started and finished on time. Best of all, he’s detail oriented and does such good work! I will recommend him to my friends, my neighbors, and anyone else who asks!!"

Jill/ Los Osos Floor Job R on August 2024

Hello my name Ernesto D and I have over 17 years experience on any tile and stone

"First, our floor looks fantastic! Second, Ernesto was so easy to work with. He’s communicative. He shows up when he says he will and the job was started and finished on time. Best of all, he’s detail oriented and does such good work! I will recommend him to my friends, my neighbors, and anyone else who asks!!"

Jill/ Los Osos Floor Job R on August 2024

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FAQs for tile: ceramic and porcelain installation projects in San Luis Obispo, CA

Labor costs for ceramic tile installation range from $3 to $15 per square foot, varying based on your location and project complexity. Basic grid patterns on well-prepared surfaces fall toward the lower end of this range, while intricate designs or installations requiring extensive preparation command premium rates. Most professionals calculate charges based on square footage rather than hourly rates, with labor representing 60 to 70% of the total project cost.

For a 1000-square-foot ceramic tile installation, expect to pay between $12,000 and $45,000 total, though most standard residential projects trend toward the lower half of this range. This breaks down to $12 to $45 per square foot for materials and labor combined. Projects of this magnitude often qualify for volume discounts, potentially reducing your per-square-foot cost, especially when using standard tile types and straightforward installation patterns.

Tile installation requires significant expertise, specialized tools, and meticulous attention to detail throughout multiple labor-intensive stages. Professionals must properly prepare surfaces, apply appropriate adhesives, precisely cut and place each tile, and finish with proper grouting and sealing. The process involves critical waiting periods between steps for proper curing. Improper installation can lead to expensive problems, including water damage, cracked tiles, and mold growth, making professional expertise particularly valuable.

The 3/4/5 rule uses basic geometry to ensure tile layouts begin with perfectly square corners. Installers measure three feet along one wall and four feet along the perpendicular wall, then verify that the diagonal between these points measures exactly five feet. This triangulation technique, based on the Pythagorean theorem, confirms right angles and helps prevent alignment problems that would become increasingly noticeable as installation progresses across the room.

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