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What to Know Before Tiling Your Pool in Santa Barbara

Tile Adds Luxury and Longevity to Your Pool When done right, pool tile can completely transform your backyard. From sparkling waterline tile to intricate underwater mosaics, tiling your pool is one of the most rewarding ways to upgrade both the form and function of your outdoor living space. At Unity Tile and Design, we specialize in helping Santa Barbara homeowners ....

By |2025-09-08T11:53:30-07:0009/15/2025|

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing Pool Tile

Get It Right the First Time Tile can completely elevate the look of your pool. But if you choose the wrong materials or skip essential steps, you could end up with a surface that fades, cracks, or fails prematurely. At Unity Tile and Design, we've seen our share of pool tile mistakes. If you're investing in a tile installation for ....

By |2025-09-08T13:04:27-07:0009/12/2025|

How to Choose the Right Tile for Santa Barbara’s Coastal Climate

Tile That Works as Beautifully as It Lasts Santa Barbara’s coastal climate is part of what makes this region so special. But it also presents a few unique challenges when it comes to building materials—especially tile. Salt air, moisture, intense sun, and temperature swings all affect how tile performs over time. At Unity Tile and Design, we’ve worked on dozens ....

By |2025-09-08T12:19:19-07:0009/08/2025|

Why Grout Matters More Than You Think in Tile Installation

Grout Does More Than Fill the Gaps When most people think about tile, they picture the color, shape, or pattern. But grout is just as important. It protects your installation, ties the design together, and affects how long the work will last. At Unity Tile and Design, we’ve seen it all from cracked grout lines to the perfect flush finish. ....

By |2025-09-08T12:45:25-07:0009/01/2025|

Why Unity Tile and Design Chose to Call Santa Barbara Home

A New Chapter for Unity Tile and Design Santa Barbara has long been known for its stunning architecture, creative community, and timeless coastal charm. It’s also a place where design matters. That’s exactly why Unity Tile and Design decided to relocate here, even after having thriving businesses in both Boulder, Colorado and Kuai, Hawaii for decades. After years of serving ....

By |2025-09-08T13:20:51-07:0008/26/2025|

How Custom Tile Fireplaces Are Defining Santa Barbara Home Design

Fireplaces That Do More Than Keep You Warm In Santa Barbara, a fireplace is more than a heat source. It's an architectural focal point that anchors a room. Whether you’re restoring a historic estate or designing a new build, a custom tile fireplace adds depth, style, and a dose of timeless character. At Unity Tile and Design, we specialize in ....

By |2025-07-21T10:53:12-07:0008/21/2025|

Why Unity Tile and Design Is Raising the Bar for Natural Stone Tile in Santa Barbara

Trusted Stone Tile Installation, Now Local to Santa Barbara When it comes to elevating a space, nothing adds character and timeless elegance like natural stone tile. From rustic travertine patios to detailed limestone risers and marble mosaics, Santa Barbara homes are rich with heritage that demands a special kind of craftsmanship. That’s where Unity Tile and Design comes in. Recently ....

By |2025-07-21T10:16:50-07:0008/18/2025|

Tile Restoration After Fire Damage: What Homeowners Should Know

When Fire Strikes, Tile Can Be Saved—or Rebuilt After a fire, most homeowners are focused on safety, insurance, and rebuilding. But tile often survives what other materials do not. Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be possible to restore some of the original surfaces—or start fresh with a cleaner, safer install. Unity Tile and Design has worked ....

By |2025-09-08T14:56:36-07:0008/14/2025|

Santa Barbara’s Best Kept Secret – Tile Flooring Installer Unity Tile and Design

Not All Tile Flooring Installers Are Created Equal Natural tile floors can transform a space. From classic marble foyers to rustic outdoor travertine patios, high-end tile brings richness, texture, and durability. But these results don’t come easy. Tile flooring is one of the most technically demanding surfaces to install, and mistakes are expensive to fix. That’s why more designers, architects, ....

By |2025-07-21T09:46:01-07:0008/11/2025|

Why Your Project Can’t Afford to Cut Corners on Commercial Tile Installation

And Why Unity Tile Design Is the Team You Want on Your Next Job Site “A project’s success is in the details. Ignore them, and everything else falls apart.” In commercial construction, details aren’t optional. They’re everything. From flooring to restrooms, lobbies to corridors, tile is one of the most permanent elements in a commercial space. It takes a beating. It ....

By |2025-07-21T09:49:12-07:0008/05/2025|
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