Lake Forest's Local Tile & Stone Installer
Prime Tileworks is headquartered right here in Lake Forest, CA. Owner Ronald has installed tile and stone in Lake Forest homes for over 7 years — backsplashes, custom showers, floors, fireplaces, patios and pool decks. Same neighborhood, same crew, same standard on every job.
Including Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Baker Ranch, The Meadows, Serrano Highlands, Lake Forest Keys, Parkwood Estates.
We're Lake Forest's hometown tile installer. Our shop, our truck and our crew are based in Lake Forest, which means we're usually 10 minutes from your front door — not driving down from LA or up from San Diego. That matters when you need a punch-list item handled the same week or a small repair without a minimum-trip charge.
Lake Forest homes span everything from 1970s ranches in the original Lake Forest neighborhoods to newer Baker Ranch and The Meadows builds. We've worked on all of it: tearing out builder-grade backsplashes in Foothill Ranch kitchens, waterproofing and re-tiling Portola Hills master showers, and installing porcelain patios and pool coping in Serrano Highlands backyards. Every Lake Forest project gets the same waterproofing standards (Schluter Kerdi or equivalent), the same flat substrate prep, and the same mitered-edge finish work — because we live here and we'll see the result every time we drive by.
Most Lake Forest jobs we handle are: kitchen backsplash (1–2 days), full master shower rebuild (1–2 weeks), bathroom floor tear-out and replace (3–5 days), fireplace re-clad in stacked stone or marble (2–4 days), and outdoor porcelain patios or pool deck coping (varies). We supply the tile or install yours from Bedrosians (Anaheim), Arizona Tile (Tustin/Anaheim), Lowe's (Lake Forest), or Home Depot (Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch). Free written quote on every project, no pressure.
Services we offer in Lake Forest
Lake Forest tile installation — FAQ
Do you serve all of Lake Forest, including Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills and Baker Ranch?+
Yes. We cover all of Lake Forest — original Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch (92610), Portola Hills, Baker Ranch, The Meadows, Serrano Highlands, Lake Forest Keys and surrounding neighborhoods.
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost in Lake Forest?+
Most Lake Forest backsplash projects run $1,200 to $3,500 for labor depending on size, tile type and pattern. Handmade zellige, herringbone layouts and natural stone cost more than straight-set subway. We give a free written quote after a quick in-home look — no guessing.
Are you a licensed tile contractor in Lake Forest, CA?+
Yes. Prime Tileworks is a licensed California contractor, license #1129821, based in Lake Forest. Ronald is on every job site — you're not getting a crew you've never met.
How long does a master shower remodel take in Lake Forest?+
A full master shower — demo, waterproofing, niche, bench, walls and pan — usually takes 1–2 weeks depending on tile and scope. We waterproof correctly the first time so the shower lasts 20+ years instead of leaking in 3.
Can I supply my own tile from Lowe's, Home Depot, Bedrosians or Arizona Tile?+
Yes — we install tile you supply from any Lake Forest or Orange County source. We'll tell you up front if a tile we're seeing is hard to work with or undersized for your job before you buy.
Do you do outdoor tile and pool decks in Lake Forest?+
Yes. We install frost-rated porcelain pavers for Lake Forest patios, walkways and pool decks, plus mitered pool coping. We use exterior-rated thinset and slope properly for drainage.
Get a free quote in Lake Forest
Same-day callbacks most days. Tell us about your project and we'll come take a look — no obligation.