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About the Studio

# High-end tile.  
Since 1986.

Our Story

## Built around the work.

Tile Arts has been in business since 1986. Today, the focus is high-end residential tile and natural stone work, primarily in San Francisco.

We design and install ceramic, porcelain, glass and natural stone across kitchens, bathrooms, showers, backsplashes, floors and custom features. Each project brings the materials, layout and installation together as one considered whole.

The people doing this work have been here for a long time. Every installer has worked directly for us for more than twenty five years. They are our own installers, not subcontractors.

Our commercial work is selective, primarily restaurants, banks and hotels. We bring the same care and craftsmanship to those spaces that we bring to high-end homes.

That experience includes traditional cement mortar beds, including wall beds. We use current installation systems when they are right for the job and can still build a mortar bed when a client or specification calls for one.

Tile Arts has been in business since 1986, and we are now in our 40th year. Tile Arts is licensed in California as a C-54 ceramic and mosaic tile contractor, license 489739. To talk about a project, write to [info@tileartsinc.com](mailto:info@tileartsinc.com).

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Stephen Altman Owner, Tile Arts Inc

Stephen Altman owns Tile Arts, in business since 1986 and now in its 40th year. The company focuses on high-end residential tile and natural stone work in San Francisco, with select commercial projects.

Why Tile Arts

## What sets the work apart.

### High-end residential focus

Most of our work is high-end residential, centered in San Francisco and shaped around the materials, details and finish each space calls for.

### Tile and natural stone expertise

We design and install ceramic, porcelain, glass and natural stone across kitchens, baths, floors and custom features.

### The same installers for 25+ years

Every installer has worked directly for Tile Arts for more than twenty five years. They are our own installers, not subcontractors.

### Selective commercial work

We also take on select restaurants, banks and hotels, bringing the same care and craftsmanship to each commercial setting.

Credentials

## Licensed, established, accountable.

Since 1986 Now in our 40th year

C-54 Licensed ceramic and mosaic tile contractor

25+ years How long every installer has worked with us

High-end residential Plus restaurants, banks and hotels

Licensed C-54 (C-54 Ceramic & Mosaic Tile) · CSLB #489739 · Established 1986 · High-end residential · Select commercial

Start a Project

## Let’s talk about your space.

From a single backsplash to a full remodel, we’d love to hear what you have in mind.

[(415) 482-8453](tel:+14154828453)

By appointment. Contact us to schedule a consultation.

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