Tile & Stone Installation in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Prime Tileworks installs kitchen backsplashes, custom showers, tile and stone floors, fireplaces and outdoor pavers throughout Rancho Santa Margarita. We're based in Lake Forest — about 12 minutes over the hill — and owner Ronald is on every job site, not a rotating crew.
Including Melinda Heights, Dove Canyon, Robinson Ranch, Trabuco Highlands, Las Flores.
We've been installing tile and stone in Rancho Santa Margarita and across south Orange County for over 7 years. Because we're about 12 minutes over the hill, you get real scheduling — same-week walkthroughs, punch-list items handled without a trip charge, and a phone number that reaches the person who did the work.
RSM and the surrounding canyon communities see hot, dry summers and real temperature swings, which is why crack-isolation and proper movement joints matter on big floor runs. We plan expansion joints instead of pretending they aren't needed.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita work includes wood-look plank floors through Melinda Heights, stacked-stone fireplaces in Dove Canyon, and BBQ island and outdoor kitchen tile in Robinson Ranch. Every project gets the same standards regardless of size: correct waterproofing (Schluter Kerdi or equivalent) on wet areas, flat substrate prep before any tile goes down, mitered outside corners instead of exposed tile edges, and grout color chosen with you rather than defaulted.
We serve Melinda Heights, Dove Canyon, Robinson Ranch, Trabuco Highlands, Las Flores and the surrounding Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods (92688, 92679). We can supply the tile or install tile you bought — Bedrosians in Anaheim, Arizona Tile in Tustin, or Lowe's and Home Depot locally. Every quote is free, in writing, with labor and materials listed separately.
Services we offer in Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita tile installation — FAQ
Do you serve all of Rancho Santa Margarita?+
Yes — all of Rancho Santa Margarita, including Melinda Heights, Dove Canyon, Robinson Ranch, Trabuco Highlands, Las Flores and ZIP codes 92688, 92679. We're based in Lake Forest, about 12 minutes over the hill.
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost in Rancho Santa Margarita?+
Most Rancho Santa Margarita backsplash projects run $900 to $1,200 in labor depending on size, tile and pattern. Handmade zellige, herringbone layouts and natural stone sit at the top of that range. Text photos and rough measurements for a same-day ballpark.
What does a shower or bathroom remodel cost in Rancho Santa Margarita?+
A full shower or bathroom tile job typically runs $5,000 to $9,000 in labor — demo, waterproofing, pan, niche, bench and wall tile included. Tile floors run $9 to $13 per square foot in labor. See our tile installation cost guide for the full breakdown.
Are you a licensed tile contractor?+
Yes. Prime Tileworks holds California contractor license #1129821 and works throughout Rancho Santa Margarita and Orange County. Ronald, the owner, is on site for every job.
How long does a Rancho Santa Margarita tile project take?+
Kitchen backsplashes are usually 1–2 days. Bathroom floors run 3–5 days. A full master shower rebuild takes 1–2 weeks. Fireplaces and accent walls are typically 2–4 days. Outdoor patios and pool decks vary with square footage.
Can I supply my own tile?+
Yes. Plenty of Rancho Santa Margarita customers buy tile themselves and hire us for the install. We'll tell you up front if a tile is difficult to install well or undersized for the job — before you spend money on it.
Do you do outdoor tile, patios and pool decks in Rancho Santa Margarita?+
Yes. We install frost-rated porcelain pavers, natural stone walkways, mitered pool coping and outdoor kitchen surfaces in Rancho Santa Margarita, using exterior-rated setting materials and proper slope for drainage.
Get a free quote in Rancho Santa Margarita
Same-day callbacks most days. Tell us about your project and we'll come take a look — no obligation.