--- title: "Custom Tile & Stone Design & Installation | Tile Arts Inc" description: "Custom tile & natural stone design and installation for San Francisco & the North Bay: backsplashes, baths, floors & bespoke features. Call (415) 482-8453." canonical: "https://tileartsinc.com/" generated_at: "2026-09-13T17:10:22.745Z" content_type: "text/markdown" --- _[image: Gray marble-tiled walk-in shower beside a vanity with marble countertop]_ High-End Residential · San Francisco · 40th Year # High-end tile & stone. Built to last. High-end residential tile and natural stone for San Francisco and the North Bay, with select commercial work. [Start a Project](/contact/) [(415) 482-8453](tel:+14154828453) [View Portfolio](/portfolio/) 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 Materials we work in - Ceramic - Porcelain - Glass - Natural Stone What We Do ## From backsplash to bespoke. Design-led tile and natural stone work for high-end homes and select commercial spaces, plus the craftsmanship to install it right the first time. [ _[image: Open-plan kitchen and dining room with large-format gray porcelain floor tile]_ ### Kitchen Tile Custom kitchen tile installation: backsplashes, countertops, and flooring in ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone, designed and installed to last. Learn more → ](/services/kitchen-tile-installation/)[ _[image: Gray marble-tiled walk-in shower beside a vanity with marble countertop]_ ### Bathroom Tile Bathroom tile installation done right: showers, tub surrounds, vanities, walls, and floors, with proper waterproofing and a finish that lasts. Learn more → ](/services/bathroom-tile-installation/)[ _[image: Open-plan kitchen and dining room with large-format gray porcelain floor tile]_ ### Flooring Tile and natural stone flooring for kitchens, baths, entries, and high-traffic areas, properly prepped, leveled, and laid to last for decades. Learn more → ](/services/tile-stone-flooring/)[ _[image: Bright kitchen with a marble subway tile backsplash and open shelving]_ ### Custom Design Custom tile design: personalized patterns, mosaics, and unique layouts that turn a surface into a signature feature of your home or space. Learn more → ](/services/custom-tile-design/)[ _[image: Gray marble-tiled walk-in shower beside a vanity with marble countertop]_ ### Natural Stone Natural stone installation: marble, granite, travertine, limestone, and slate for floors, walls, counters, and features, sealed and set to last. Learn more → ](/services/natural-stone-installation/)[ _[image: Marble-tiled walk-in shower with a bench seat and mosaic tile floor]_ ### Repair & Restoration Tile repair and restoration: cracked tile replacement, regrouting, resealing, and stone restoration to bring aging surfaces back to life. Learn more → ](/services/tile-repair-restoration/)[ _[image: Interior of a tile and stone design showroom with slab displays and a consultation table]_ ### Commercial Commercial tile and stone installation for lobbies, restaurants, retail, offices, and restrooms, built for heavy traffic and finished to impress. Learn more → ](/services/commercial-tile-projects/) Why Tile Arts ## A studio approach to every surface. ### 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. Selected Work ## A look at what we build. A representative selection of the kitchens, baths, floors, and custom features we design and install across the Bay Area. [ _[image: Remodeled kitchen with a marble subway tile backsplash and open shelving]_ Residential · Marin County ### Kitchen Backsplash & Floor Porcelain floor · ceramic / glass backsplash ](/portfolio/kitchen-remodel/)[ _[image: Renovated bathroom with marble tile shower surround and marble mosaic floor]_ Residential · San Francisco ### Spa Bathroom Retreat Marble mosaic · large-format porcelain · waterproofed shower ](/portfolio/bathroom-upgrade/)[ _[image: Custom marble subway tile backsplash above butcher-block counters]_ Residential · San Francisco ### Custom Mosaic Backsplash Hand-laid glass & stone mosaic ](/portfolio/custom-backsplash/)[ _[image: Patterned encaustic-style hexagonal cement floor tiles in gray and white]_ Residential · Sonoma County ### Natural Stone Flooring Travertine / marble floor, honed & sealed ](/portfolio/natural-stone-flooring/)[ _[image: White broken-tile mosaic surface with terracotta grout lines]_ Residential · Sonoma County ### Mosaic Feature Wall Custom mosaic feature wall ](/portfolio/mosaic-feature-wall/)[ _[image: Grand commercial lobby with a checkerboard stone floor and stone-clad columns]_ Commercial · Napa County ### Commercial Lobby Floor Large-format stone / porcelain, high-traffic rated ](/portfolio/commercial-lobby/) [View Full Portfolio](/portfolio/) Service Areas ## Where we work. Based in San Rafael, serving San Francisco and the North Bay: Marin, Sonoma, and Napa. [ ### San Francisco Period flats, hillside remodels, and compact condos: tile that fits character spaces and survives daily city life. Tile & stone in San Francisco →](/service-areas/san-francisco/)[ ### Marin County Indoor-outdoor living, hillside contemporaries, and mid-century remodels across the county we call home. Tile & stone in Marin County →](/service-areas/marin-county/)[ ### Sonoma County Wine-country homes that favor natural stone, handmade tile, and warm, tactile finishes. Tile & stone in Sonoma County →](/service-areas/sonoma-county/)[ ### Napa County Estate-level work where natural stone and custom mosaic take center stage. Tile & stone in Napa County →](/service-areas/napa-county/) Start a Project ## Let’s design something lasting. Tell us about your space: the rooms, the materials you love, the look you’re after. We’ll guide you from consultation through installation. [(415) 482-8453](tel:+14154828453) By appointment. Contact us to schedule a consultation. Don't fill this out: Full name \* Phone \* Email \* Project location (city) Service interest Select a service Kitchen Tile InstallationBathroom Tile InstallationTile & Stone FlooringCustom Tile DesignNatural Stone InstallationTile Repair & RestorationCommercial Tile Projects Not sure / other Project details Start a Project Your information is never shared. We respond to every inquiry promptly.