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Tile: ceramic and porcelain installers in Santa Maria

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Diaz_tile
910 Queens Ct
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Diaz_tile
910 Queens Ct
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

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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Oliveira's Restoration
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Oliveira's Restoration
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
766 local quotes requested

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


Majestic Tile & Flooring
202 Poole Street
No reviews
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.


ROBERTSON BUILDERS
210 Traffic Way
5.00(
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ROBERTSON BUILDERS
210 Traffic Way
5.00(
1
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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.


BC Silva Construction
1766 Rambouillet Rd
2.67(
3
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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.


Jaureguy's Paint and Decorating
436 E. Main St
3.78(
9
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Jaureguy's Paint and Decorating
436 E. Main St
3.78(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience

General Contractor

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Payless Kitchen Cabinets
3614 San Fernando Rd
1.67(
6
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Payless Kitchen Cabinets
3614 San Fernando Rd
1.67(
6
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40 years of experience

A kitchen remodel is one of the most important renovations you can make. New cabinets, granite countertops, backsplash and flooring will enhance the heart of your home, spice up your space and add value to your house. To help you bring you dream to reality, we have put an incredible money saving package. Plus since we are upfront about our pricing, it's never been easier to buy. We're not just about the great packages we offer, call now and set up your complimentary consultation and one of our experienced kitchen specialists will come out to your home, at your convenience, do a complimentary 28 point design analysis and help design and put together the kitchen of your dreams. Our design analysis is much more than just a free quote...it's a diagnostic tool that allows our kitchen specialists help you choose the right products for your decorating taste and life-style. We'll walk you through a series of questions that will help narrow down the thousands of options, to the options that exactly match your unique style and taste. Call now to take advantage of your complimentary consultation!

"A nightmare!! A kitchen cabinet refacing was to take 3-4 days, but it took 14 months. When it was finally over I asked them to updatemy warrantee to start on the completion date they refused. They said the last year of inco.petence was just follow up. Stay away from these people!!"

terri h on May 2025

A kitchen remodel is one of the most important renovations you can make. New cabinets, granite countertops, backsplash and flooring will enhance the heart of your home, spice up your space and add value to your house. To help you bring you dream to reality, we have put an incredible money saving package. Plus since we are upfront about our pricing, it's never been easier to buy. We're not just about the great packages we offer, call now and set up your complimentary consultation and one of our experienced kitchen specialists will come out to your home, at your convenience, do a complimentary 28 point design analysis and help design and put together the kitchen of your dreams. Our design analysis is much more than just a free quote...it's a diagnostic tool that allows our kitchen specialists help you choose the right products for your decorating taste and life-style. We'll walk you through a series of questions that will help narrow down the thousands of options, to the options that exactly match your unique style and taste. Call now to take advantage of your complimentary consultation!

"A nightmare!! A kitchen cabinet refacing was to take 3-4 days, but it took 14 months. When it was finally over I asked them to updatemy warrantee to start on the completion date they refused. They said the last year of inco.petence was just follow up. Stay away from these people!!"

terri h on May 2025


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


Sweat Equity Construction
909 Gunner Street
5.00(
2
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Sweat Equity Construction
909 Gunner Street
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sweat Equity Construction is Veteran owned and operated, and can help with home renovation projects. We strive to be the best at our craft, by focusing on one job at a time and exceeding client expectations. Need to tear out an old outdated bathroom to install the shower of your dreams? We got you Tired of looking at your outdated kitchen and need to remodel? We got you We specialize in home remodels, and can help with: Plumbing Electrical insulation drywall paint flooring tile work finished carpentry plaster Repairs cabinetry Closet system builds

"David is very knowledgeable. I was able to get the kitchen remodeled and his work exceeded my expectations. I’m very satisfied with the way things turned out. I will definitely recommend to anybody looking for reasonable and honest work."

Abraham A on March 2024

Sweat Equity Construction is Veteran owned and operated, and can help with home renovation projects. We strive to be the best at our craft, by focusing on one job at a time and exceeding client expectations. Need to tear out an old outdated bathroom to install the shower of your dreams? We got you Tired of looking at your outdated kitchen and need to remodel? We got you We specialize in home remodels, and can help with: Plumbing Electrical insulation drywall paint flooring tile work finished carpentry plaster Repairs cabinetry Closet system builds

"David is very knowledgeable. I was able to get the kitchen remodeled and his work exceeded my expectations. I’m very satisfied with the way things turned out. I will definitely recommend to anybody looking for reasonable and honest work."

Abraham A on March 2024

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FAQs for tile: ceramic and porcelain installation projects in Santa Maria, CA

Both materials work well, so start by thinking about foot traffic and budget. Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, so it’s ideal for busy entries, kitchens, and baths—even if it costs a little more. 

Ceramic is lighter, easier to cut, and comes in a wider range of styles, making it a solid pick for walls or light-use floors. Match the tile’s durability rating to the space, and you’ll get the best balance of looks, performance, and price.

A solid subfloor starts with a flat, crack-free surface. Your installer will level any low spots, reinforce weak areas, and screw down fiber-cement backer board or quality plywood before setting tile. 

Skipping this step invites movement, cracked grout, and even water damage—issues that are far pricier than prep work. Hire a pro to get the base right, and your new tile will look sharp and stay put for years.

Give the thin-set 24 to 48 hours to cure before you start grouting. Rushing the process can nudge tiles out of place, weaken the bond, and create cracks you’ll have to fix later. Keep foot traffic off the area until you’re ready to grout, and you’ll lock in a strong, even finish that lasts.

Tile size changes the workload. Large-format pieces mean fewer grout lines and faster coverage, but they’re heavier and need careful handling to avoid breakage and lippage. Small mosaics create intricate looks yet take more time to set and space correctly, so labor costs climb. Weigh your style goals against the extra effort (and budget) each option requires before you decide.

You can leave tiles ungrouted for a short window, but only if the surface stays clean and undisturbed. Once the thin-set cures, finish the job as soon as possible. Grout seals joints against moisture and locks the layout in place; waiting too long invites dirt, water, and movement that can shorten the life of your new surface.

Use at least two millimeter spacers on walls and three millimeter spacers on floors to give grout room to bond and absorb normal expansion. Larger, rustic tiles may call for wider joints, while precision-cut porcelain often looks best with tighter gaps. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and local code, and you’ll end up with an even, long-lasting layout.

The Santa Maria, CA homeowners’ guide to tile: ceramic and porcelain installations
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