Zaprian from Innovative tile is a true professional and does outstanding tile work. He helped us make nice stylistic choices for our kitchen backsplash, worked fast, was very reasonable, and extremely friendly. 10/10. We HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Zaprian for any tile work, he is amazing! read more

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Zaprian does great work highly recommended. He is professional and works with you to find the best solution.

Zaprian has an outstanding background in tiles, especially a more difficult and intricate work. He is very punctual and knowledgeable, he has given a great advice on how to solve my project, I'm impressed by his honesty and skill. highly recommend! read more

Zaprian and Javier of Innovative Tile just completed retiling my bathroom floor and I can't stop admiring their work! This was a project I put off for ages and I'm so glad I found them for this job. The entire process went as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Zaprian prepared me thoroughly for what to expect, coordinated my purchase with the Tile Shop in Berkeley, and updated me regularly. I was so thrilled to come home on the 2nd day of the job to find out they had finished one day early! Isn't that unprecedented? Needless to say, I have the highest recommendation for Zaprian and Innovative Tile. Choose them for any tile work and you'll be as happy as I am now!!! read more

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Exceptional craftsmanship. If you are doing a tile installation in the Berkeley area, then Zaprian Zlatev at Innovative Tile is the person you need. Zaprian is an expert at his craft, a true professional, honest and patient. He is also an amazing teacher. He took valuable time to gladly explain to me everything about different kinds and grades of tile, which mortars and thinsets he uses, how to install Ditra XL and layout the tile for the best look. Zaprian is a throwback to the craftspeople I worked with ages ago who were true artists who cared more about the quality of their work than about making the most money. You will not find anyone who works as hard as Zaprian. He worked at least 10 hours a day 7 days a week to get this complicated project done correctly. His bid was very reasonable and he didn't even charge much for changes. I would have gladly paid more. Every item was carefully detailed in his bid. I have been designing and building homes and renovating buildings for 50 years and this was easily one of the best done and most beautiful tile installations I have ever seen. Every piece of tile is perfectly cut, even around complex curves. He went through the entire stack of tile and selected the best looking piece for every spot and did a dry fit to make sure it would look perfect when finished. He didn't mark up the price of the tile and passed his contractor discount on to me. He is also a kind, compassionate person, someone you want as a neighbor. An incredible experience from start to finish. read more

Zaprian is knowledgeable and experienced and the whole process went very smoothly. The tile came out looking great. Absolutely recommend!

Below is why Innovative Tile deserves a 5 star review and more. 1-Zaprian, the owner, is also involved in the actual tile work unlike other companies where the owner is not involved at all in the installation process. 2-Zaprian responds in a timely manner to e-mails and text messages. 3-Zaprian and Xavier are extremely meticulous in their work before, during, and after the installation. 4-Unlike other estimators, Zaprian providers a detailed explanation of his work and cost estimate. 5-Zaprian really cares about pleasing the customer. read more

Zaprian clearly defined the scope of work and was helpful with suggestions. He was flexible when we had countertop issues and communicated consistently as we worked to reschedule. His work is high quality and precise. I highly recommend him for your jobs. read more

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Couldn't be happier with the work that Zaprian performed on our shower floors. Price was very reasonable and work was done on time.

Our regular tile person hurt her back, so I was delighted to find Zaprian. He is a true artist and craftsman all in one. There were some minor difficulties that he had to overcome with my backsplash initially. The end result is a beautiful backsplash that completed our kitchen renovation. I highly recommend Zaprian to anyone who needs any type of tile installation. You will find him pleasant to work with and very available if you have any questions along the way. Thank you Zaprian! read more

So professional and amazing work! Zaprian was always so responsive, thorough, and detail oriented. He was very flexible with us when our project got delayed and finished everything so quickly! Price was reasonable and totally worth it for the quality we received. Cannot recommend him enough! read more

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Zaprian, the owner of Innovative Tile, saved us a bundle on what we thought was a cracked shower pan. He took the time to throughly test the entire shower enclosure for possible leaks and after exhausted testing found none. He found that the showerhead and handles were never properly sealed and he silicone sealed all the openings. Problem solved. His attention to detail and thinking outside the box saved us thousands of dollars. Thank you Zaprian! read more

Zaprian Zlatev is a true professional! His estimate was reasonable, he was on time, and did excellent work! He's a friendly person and we enjoyed his company as he installed our backsplash. I'd hire him again anytime! read more

Zaprian is extremely professional and knowledgable. I had a problem with my tile schluter edges that another contractor installed. For those of you who don't know, schluter edge are not meant to be replaced because they are installed underneath the tile. To remove the schluter, you would have to demo all the tile pieces that the schluter touches. This was not something that I was willing to do because it would be a lot of demo work for just replacing the edges, However, Zaprian thoroughly explained the details of this process to me, and he offered several work arounds that I could do to achieve the look that I wanted without the need to demo my shower. I am thoroughly impressed that he took the time out of his day to explain everything to me and I am grateful for his suggestions. read more

Zaprian at innovative tile was great to work with. Easy, and communicative, he literally saved us 5k. Super honest, he spent a lot of time diagnosing the situation, and gave us a great solution. Then, he helped us with the insurance company and was super timely. I'd give him 10 stars read more

Great experienced tiler. Zaprian Zlatev gave me a detailed fair estimate. He arrived exactly on time each day and tile looked perfect when done. I am still finishing the room but tile is done. I am very happy with the results. read more

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I found Zaprian from reading his previous reviews on here. Even though I read reviews often I rarely take the time to write one unless the quality of service was so exceptional I felt the need to share it so everyone can read. I honestly cannot recommend Zaprian enough; he is truly a lifesaver! Even though he was booked out for 5 weeks, he could sense the desperation in my voice & came by after his work day to help me out. His knowledge and integrity are truly unmatched! He managed to troubleshoot my problem within record time and provided a solution to rectify the job. Because of Zaprian the final result of our kitchen flooring came out perfect. I am so happy I decided to go to Zaprian. As a real estate broker & investor I've worked with quite a few contractors here in the Bay Area & I have to say that Zaprian is hands down the best. If you are looking for a tile expert, look no further, Z is definitely your guy!! read more

Zaprian is very professional and easy to work with. He inspected existing walls and tiling around our tub and prepared a thorough proposal. The work area was complex (off-level tub, tiled ceiling), but Zaprian was able to fit the new tiles in seamlessly. It looks great! read more

Innovative Tile- Zaprian is professional and courteous. We highly recommend him. We looked for a Back Splash professional on Yelp. All our questions were answered with patience and knowledge. Zaprian is competent and communicative. He completed a superb Back Splash with an expensive tile he assisted us in purchasing. He did everything he said he would do in a timely manner. He is honest and articulate. I will contact Zaprian for our next project! read more

From start to finish, Z was great. He gave us wonderful advice on our project, making useful suggestions on what would work in our space. He was also highly responsive, quickly sending us a quote and answers to the many questions we asked. When it came to the work itself, he was professional, letting us know when he'd arrive and be leaving. Oh, and yeah, the actual tiling work was superb! read more

Zaprian Zlatev is exceptional. My home was built in 1933. Beautiful home. Horrible bathroom remodel in the seventies. It has been a long long road to have this room brought to an architecturally correct space. So many hurdles before and during the process. Zaprian is a master tiler, but it goes much further. He has the skill and patience to see a problem. He doesn't give up or try a cheap fix. Zaprian finds the path. I have learned so many new things thanks to his tutelage. Careful, exacting, thoughtful, talented. And my cat ran to meet him to help supervise! read more

Innovative tile- what a positive experience. I found this business on yelp, and would like to recommend this business very highly. It was easy to make an appointment, and my shower tiles look amazing. I am so glad to have found this business and look forward to the next time I have a tile job! Ill be contacting Innovative Tile 100%!! read more

Zaprian did the tile work for my new fireplace surround and he was really great. The tile was handmade and irregular, and he did a superb job making it look very clean and even. Very nice guy, meticulous, thorough, prompt, just all around terrific. read more

I gave Z a tiling project that I knew would be a challenge. He tiled the face of a 'new', Victorian, fireplace. The fireplace had an 'arch' opening that was a challenge. He did a spectacular job cutting the tile and lining it up. We initially thought that we would have to install a trim to cover the raw edges of the tile, around the top of the arch, after the grout was applied there was no need to add a trim. As an Interior Designer, I appreciate the craftsmanship and care that Z applied to the project! read more

Zaprian from Innovative Tile is the perfect contractor for tile work. We had marble work done on our Vanity. He had to redo someone else's work. He took his time and went through all the options with us and warned us of the negative possibilities clearly and tried to save us money by suggesting work around options. He does great work and has amazing work integrity. We are very thankful that we found him and will definitely use him again. read more

Z and Javier did an absolutely outstanding job replacing our old kitchen linoleum with Saltillo tile in our 1920s Berkeley home. His communication was excellent, his quote was competitive, and most importantly, the finished result is gorgeous. From start to finish, Z's communication was kind, helpful and speedy. He gave us a thorough explanation of our options, and had a creative, can-do approach to potential challenges inherent to the project. We ended up wanting to tear out the old linoleum and subfloor to keep the transition smooth from out dining room, and Z helped us ensure that the work wouldn't have any asbestos risk. He also provided an incredibly detailed quote, which helped us understand the scope if work. Z was able to not only cut and lay the tile (and do all the necessary moving of large appliances) but also demolition and hauling, along with reinstalling baseboards. Beyond that, he ordered and managed the production of a custom transition piece between rooms. The work itself was fast, on-time, and clean. Other quotes we received would have forced us to throw out all our perishable foods and keep our refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher outside for weeks during the work. Z was able to choreograph the work so that everything stayed indoors. When the work was complete, the kitchen was virtually spotless. Z also constantly went above and beyond -- he helped us research an upgraded dishwasher, and was really generous with working around our schedule. The result is exactly what we had hoped for. While the tile has a charming rusticity, the installation is extremely precise. It feels like a natural part of the home, and fits beautifully with the character of the rest of the structure. We hope to work with Z again soon! read more

Zaprian was responsive, knowledgeable, and really easy to work with. It's clear he's an expert in his field and we would hire him again for a tile project in a heartbeat. Thank you Zaprian! read more

After reviewing a few quotes we went ahead with Innovative Tile for our backsplash installation, and we're very happy we did. Zaprian installed the backsplash tile quickly and professionally, and it looks great. Scheduling with him was a breeze, unlike some of the other tile companies, and pricing was competitive as well. Overall I would highly recommend Innovative Tile for any tiling projects. read more

Hard-working, conscientious, a craftsman. Our cultured granite, 3'x5' shower floor developed cracks after about 15 years. The concrete base had been improperly installed. The original installer could NOT do a replacement. We called Mr. Zlatev for a tile estimate. We received excellent and timely service and a beautiful new tile installation. His service included a joint visit to a tile store to assure a proper color match to our bathroom and to our design ideas. The base was repaired and special grouting and sealing product was applied. Well done! read more

Zaprian and Javier just finished tiling our bathroom floor and did an excellent job. They encountered a few hurdles along the way, but Zaprian worked through them seamlessly. It's clear he holds himself to a very high standard. Working with him was really easy and we're looking forward to having him back to do some more tiling in our kitchen. Very highly recommend. read more

If ever there was a master craftsman, Z is that. No doubt there are other great tile contractors, but you won't find anyone better. Adjectives that come mind are meticulous, detailed, perfectionist, artistic, responsive. read more

Zaprian of Innovative Tile is by far the most responsive and skilled tradesperson I've ever worked with. He did a superb job installing our kitchen backsplash. I couldn't be happier with how the project turned out. Zaprian was very patient with me as new homeowner and offered expert advice throughout the process. He anticipated and resolved potential problems (I'd bought the wrong tile line edge) and went above and beyond to correct a mistake made by my countertop fabricator. Strongly recommend! read more

Wonderful working with Zaprian! He is a pleasure to work with and he is both skilled and talented in the art of tile. We had a curb-less shower tile drainage area that was done incorrectly (botched job) and he came in and fixed it beautifully and for a reasonable price. I really appreciate his knowledge, honesty and passion for his work. I highly recommend Innovative Tile and Zaprian! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this company. Zaprian was so quick to respond to my inquiry. When he gave us an estimate, I knew he was an artisan and I had complete confidence in what he could do. He and his apprentice had to rebuild our 100 year old kitchen wall before the tiling could begin. It was challenging but they accomplished it perfectly. The attention to detail, the aesthetic considerations, the thorough clean-up, the good communication, and the problem-solving capabilities were top notch. He was dedicated to our complete satisfaction and we are so happy with our newly beautiful kitchen corner. read more

Zaprian and his apprentice were a pleasure to work with. He was very professional and accommodating, and fairly priced. He was able to squeeze in our small laundry room tile job for the following week-end, which allowed us to avoid any delay with our remodeling. We will use his services again. read more

We are so happy that we found and worked with Zaprian. He was very knowledgeable, skilled and an all around pleasure to work with. We had been putting off a fairly small job for almost 2 years and we're worried whether we could find a person to help. Zaprian was very responsive to emails, came in with a fair quote and did a fantastic job. He also has a wealth of knowledge to share not only about tile, but other home improvements and interests. You can tell that he's a very detailed person who cares about doing a good job that his clients will appreciate. 5 stars. read more

I needed a terrace replaced. Zaprian gave me a fair quote so I chose him for the job. I picked out the tile at Tile Art in Oakland. He picked it up and delivered it to my house. He was in touch with me every step of the way. When he said he would be at my house, he was there. He worked very hard and completed the project on time. He is a craftsman of the first order. You need tile work? This is the person to contact. read more

We hired Innovative Tile / Z to repair and tile a bathroom floor that had been neglected for too long. Z was courteous and patient, and walked me through what needed to be done and then wrote out a detailed bid. The next step was tile shopping, and again, Z walked me through my options regarding tile and grout (always get a little extra tile because the shelf life is 3 to 4 years, so if one or two break, you can replace them . . . good advice!). From there Z and an apprentice spent three days at the house: One day for removing sink, toilet and tub, demo and then leveling the floor (house was built in 1906). Second day was laying the tile. Third was grout, sealing and buffering, and then securing fixtures back in place. By the end of the day Z demonstrated the sink, toilet and tub for no leaks and confirmed a sound job well done. I found Z and his crew to be respectful and focused, and would recommend Innovative Tile in the future. Thanks so much Z! read more

The tile setter I used before retired and I had to find one to do the backsplash in my kitchen. I tried yelp and from those who responded, it was very easy to identify who could do the best job. Zap was very professional - from the way he presented himself to the detailed bid he submitted. I talked to him most of the time he was working and he was vey generous in sharing his knowledge, not only in tile settling but also in other aspects of building. He takes pride in what he does and it shows in his work. I couldn't be happier with my new backsplash. Highly recommended! read more

zaprian installed the entry porch tile on a residential project in san rafael for me. he was prompt, communicated well and showed up exactly when he said he would. he is a true craftsman and i really enjoyed working with him. i look forward to working with him on future projects. doron dreksler www.spirearchitecture.build read more