Tile Work Is More Than Meets the Eye Clients often see the finished product. Perfect grout lines. Clean transitions. Beautiful layouts. But behind every flawless tile installation is a long day of prep, precision, and planning. As a Santa Barbara tile installer, Kerry Rice brings both craftsmanship and consistency to every project. This post takes you behind the scenes to ....
Why Renovating Tile in Santa Barbara Is a Job for Experts From the Riviera to Montecito, Santa Barbara homes have a distinct style—and your tile renovation should honor that. Whether you're updating a kitchen backsplash, reworking an outdated bathroom, or replacing aging floors, every detail matters. Unity Tile and Design is the go-to tile renovation expert in Santa Barbara for ....
Every Surface Starts with Possibility There’s something exciting about a blank canvas. Whether it’s a new pool, a remodeled kitchen, or a bathroom addition, new construction projects offer the rare opportunity to design with intention without the constraints of demo, damage, or outdated surfaces. That’s why new construction is one of our favorite project types at Unity Tile and Design. ....
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 ....
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 ....
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 ....
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. ....
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 ....
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 ....
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 ....
