Tile installation in Bakersfield
Gabriel Mariscal installs ceramic, porcelain and travertine tile in Bakersfield homes: walk-in showers, tub surrounds, shower benches, wainscots and full floors. The photos on this page are his own jobs, including large-format travertine floors and showers with niches and mosaic floors.
CSLB #1027818 · Licensed since 2017 · Bonded
Who it's for
Homeowners redoing a shower or bathroom, or replacing carpet with a tile floor that shrugs off heat and dust.
What's included
- Shower walls, niches and benches
- Tub surrounds
- Floor tile, including large format
- Wainscots and decorative borders
- Backer board and waterproofing prep
What changes the price
Every ceramic tile job is priced after Gabriel sees it, and the price is written into your contract before work starts. These are the things that move it:
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tile size and material | ± |
| Pattern and borders | ± |
| Niches, benches and other details | ± |
| Old tile removal | ± |
From Gabriel's jobs
Tile floors in a hot climate
Tile stays cool underfoot through a Bakersfield summer and does not trap dust the way carpet does, which is why so many Valley homes have it. Large-format tile needs a flat slab to avoid lippage, so floor prep gets as much attention as the tile itself.
Gabriel is based at 5008 Gaylene Ave in southeast Bakersfield and takes ceramic tile jobs across Bakersfield and Kern County.
How the job runs
- 01
You call or send the form
Tell Gabriel what you want done. You get the owner on the phone, not a call centre or a salesperson.
- 02
Gabriel comes and measures
He looks at the job in person, measures, and checks what is likely behind the walls before anything gets priced.
- 03
A written estimate and contract
Scope and price in writing before any work starts, as California law requires for home-improvement jobs over $500.
- 04
The work, then a walk-through
The job gets built and cleaned up, and you walk through it together before it is called finished.
Ceramic Tile questions
Is travertine a good choice for a shower?
Travertine looks beautiful in a shower, as the project photos show, but it is a natural stone and should be sealed and resealed over time. Porcelain needs less upkeep.
Can you add a niche or bench to my shower?
Yes. Niches and benches are planned during framing so they are built in and waterproofed properly, not added as an afterthought.
Can tile go over my old tile?
Sometimes, but it is rarely the best option. Removing the old tile lets the substrate be checked and keeps the floor height right at doorways.
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Get a tile estimate
Send the basics and Gabriel will call to set up a time to look at the job.
(661) 615-9087