Tile & Stone Installation in San Clemente, CA
Prime Tileworks installs kitchen backsplashes, custom showers, tile and stone floors, fireplaces and outdoor pavers throughout San Clemente. We're based in Lake Forest — about 25 minutes south on the 5 — and owner Ronald is on every job site, not a rotating crew.
Including Talega, Forster Ranch, Rancho San Clemente, Sea Summit, Southwest San Clemente.
We've been installing tile and stone in San Clemente and across south Orange County for over 7 years. Because we're about 25 minutes south on the 5, you get real scheduling — same-week walkthroughs, punch-list items handled without a trip charge, and a phone number that reaches the person who did the work.
San Clemente mixes older Spanish-style beach cottages with newer Talega and Sea Summit builds. Older homes need substrate work and sometimes crack-isolation membrane; newer builds are usually straight remodels of builder-grade tile.
Recent San Clemente work includes Spanish-tile entries and stair risers southwest of El Camino Real, Talega master shower rebuilds, and Saltillo-look porcelain floors in Forster Ranch. Every project gets the same standards regardless of size: correct waterproofing (Schluter Kerdi or equivalent) on wet areas, flat substrate prep before any tile goes down, mitered outside corners instead of exposed tile edges, and grout color chosen with you rather than defaulted.
We serve Talega, Forster Ranch, Rancho San Clemente, Sea Summit, Southwest San Clemente and the surrounding San Clemente neighborhoods (92672, 92673). We can supply the tile or install tile you bought — Bedrosians in Anaheim, Arizona Tile in Tustin, or Lowe's and Home Depot locally. Every quote is free, in writing, with labor and materials listed separately.
Services we offer in San Clemente
San Clemente tile installation — FAQ
Do you serve all of San Clemente?+
Yes — all of San Clemente, including Talega, Forster Ranch, Rancho San Clemente, Sea Summit, Southwest San Clemente and ZIP codes 92672, 92673. We're based in Lake Forest, about 25 minutes south on the 5.
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost in San Clemente?+
Most San Clemente backsplash projects run $900 to $1,200 in labor depending on size, tile and pattern. Handmade zellige, herringbone layouts and natural stone sit at the top of that range. Text photos and rough measurements for a same-day ballpark.
What does a shower or bathroom remodel cost in San Clemente?+
A full shower or bathroom tile job typically runs $5,000 to $9,000 in labor — demo, waterproofing, pan, niche, bench and wall tile included. Tile floors run $9 to $13 per square foot in labor. See our tile installation cost guide for the full breakdown.
Are you a licensed tile contractor?+
Yes. Prime Tileworks holds California contractor license #1129821 and works throughout San Clemente and Orange County. Ronald, the owner, is on site for every job.
How long does a San Clemente tile project take?+
Kitchen backsplashes are usually 1–2 days. Bathroom floors run 3–5 days. A full master shower rebuild takes 1–2 weeks. Fireplaces and accent walls are typically 2–4 days. Outdoor patios and pool decks vary with square footage.
Can I supply my own tile?+
Yes. Plenty of San Clemente customers buy tile themselves and hire us for the install. We'll tell you up front if a tile is difficult to install well or undersized for the job — before you spend money on it.
Do you do outdoor tile, patios and pool decks in San Clemente?+
Yes. We install frost-rated porcelain pavers, natural stone walkways, mitered pool coping and outdoor kitchen surfaces in San Clemente, using exterior-rated setting materials and proper slope for drainage.
Get a free quote in San Clemente
Same-day callbacks most days. Tell us about your project and we'll come take a look — no obligation.