Superior Craftsmanship

Custom Remodels & New Construction

Expert Tile Renovation for Kitchens & Baths

Residential Remodels

Renovating an occupied home requires a higher level of care. We treat your home with respect. Our experienced crews specialize in complex bathroom and kitchen remodels, seamless floor transitions, and fireplace surrounds. We handle the demo, the prep, and the installation with a focus on minimizing dust and disruption.

Professional kitchen backsplash tile installation and design with custom hardwood flooring in San Diego
Remodeled luxury bathroom custom tile flooring and walls with walk in shower tile.
Precision Partners for Builders & Design Centers

New Construction & Custom Builds

We are the preferred partner for custom builders and architects who require precision. In higher-end homes, alignment is key. We coordinate closely with your design and build team to ensure scope, materials, and timelines match perfectly. We read the blueprints, anticipate the site conditions, and deliver workmanship that meets the highest industry standards.

Large Format Flooring Installation. This image demonstrates the scale of a large open-plan living area being tiled with large-format porcelain. A professional leveling system is visible, indicating high-quality workmanship.
ADU Kitchen Backsplash Installation. A classic subway tile backsplash is being installed in a new kitchen. The mortar on the wall and tools on the counter perfectly illustrate the process.
Master Bathroom Shower Installation. This image shows a large, walk-in shower being tiled with large-format porcelain. The use of spacers and the visible tools highlights the precision of the work.
Outdoor Patio & Pool Deck Paving. This image shows the construction of an outdoor patio using natural stone pavers, a very popular service in Southern California. The sunny setting is perfect for the location.

Why We Focus on What You Can’t See

A beautiful tile surface is only as good as the preparation behind it. We address the common challenges that lead to installation failure, ensuring your investment lasts.

Surface Preparation & Substrate Integrity

In remodels, existing floors are often uneven or lack structural support. We don’t skip steps. We expertly prep substrates to prevent tile detachment, cracking, or grout failure. If the foundation isn’t right, we fix it before we lay a single tile.

Material Suitability & Guidance

From large-format porcelain to delicate natural stone, choosing the wrong material for a wet area or heavy-traffic zone adds risk. We help you navigate these decisions, balancing your aesthetic vision with durability and maintenance requirements.

Respecting Your Timeline & Home

Construction can be disruptive. We prioritize clean installations and transparent scheduling. We work to minimize interruptions to your daily life and eliminate “surprise” costs through clear communication from the start.

Proudly Serving Greater San Diego

While we undertake projects throughout Southern California, our crews are frequently working in:

  • Solana Beach & Del Mar: Coastal installations requiring specific attention to marine environments and moisture mitigation.

  • Rancho Santa Fe & 4S Ranch: Large-scale custom estates and luxury new construction.

  • Encinitas, Carlsbad, & Carmel Valley: High-end residential remodels and modernizations.

We serve the entirety of San Diego County. If your project demands high-quality craftsmanship, we are ready to travel to you.

Common Questions About Residential Tile Installation & Custom Builds

Investing in a home remodel or a new custom build brings up many questions regarding timelines, material suitability, and technical requirements. At Charmet Tile, we believe that an informed client is a happy client. Whether you are upgrading a master bath in Del Mar or managing a new construction project in Rancho Santa Fe, we want you to feel confident in the process. There are answers to the most frequent inquiries we receive from homeowners, builders, and designers across San Diego.

In remodeling projects, surface preparation is our top priority. We never install over compromised surfaces. Our team assesses the existing substrate for leveling issues, structural deflection, or moisture damage. We utilize self-leveling underlayments, waterproofing membranes, and advanced crack isolation systems to create a perfectly flat, stable foundation. This “behind-the-scenes” work is essential to prevent your new tile from cracking or debonding later.

Yes, we specialize in technical installations involving complex materials. Large-format porcelain and heavy natural stone (like marble or travertine) require specific handling, specialized mortar coverage, and lippage control systems to ensure a perfectly flat surface. Our crews are trained in the specific troweling techniques required to support these heavy materials safely and beautifully.

Collaboration is central to our process. For new construction and high-end custom homes, we work directly from architectural blueprints and design specs. We maintain open lines of communication with your project manager and designer to ensure that materials are on-site when needed, scope is clear, and the installation aligns perfectly with the overall design vision. We aim to be the most reliable trade on your job site.

We treat your home with the utmost respect. We understand that remodeling an occupied home can be stressful. Our team utilizes dust containment measures to protect adjacent rooms and high-traffic areas. We maintain a clean workspace daily and communicate our schedule clearly, so you always know when we will be on-site and what to expect, minimizing the impact on your daily life.

Material suitability is critical for longevity. A stone that looks beautiful in a showroom may not be suitable for a steam shower or a high-traffic outdoor patio. We act as your technical consultants, advising on slip resistance, porosity, and maintenance requirements. We help you balance your aesthetic goals with functional reality to ensure you choose materials that will perform well for decades.