Astra Tile

One of the best I’ve ever dealt with for jobs needed in our home. Vic was asked to remove old tile flooring and install new tiles. in our entry way, hall way and bathroom… He is a perfectionist as are his helpers… Very efficient and professional… price was very competitive… I would recommend Vic for any tile job of any magnitude…

If you are a perfectionist– you might want to consider Astra Tile (the new tile store in lafayette) run by Mr. & Mrs. «Vic» Mitev. I have worked with Vic in the past & was exceptionally impressed with his work (tiling a kitchen & public restrooms) in a business in contra costa county. Recently, I requested that Vic consider my particularly difficult home bathroom remodel– working with hand made (irregular) tiles, stone & trim. I coordinated the job & entrusted him to do the work while I was out of town. He sent pictures of his progress daily & worked through the considerable challenges of the job brilliantly. Tile installers like him are very-​very hard to come by & I couldn’t give Vic & Astra Tile a «higher» recommendation.

My husband, a general contractor, remodeled our interior with meticulous attention to detail. When it came time to tile 1,800 sq ft of flooring in our entry, dining, kitchen and greatroom, we decided to hire a tile contractor. Our concern was that we would compromise the quality workmanship that is evident in the rest of our home. Vic suggested we use self leveling compound and recommended we include some additional area to maintain continuity; his insight was invaluable from beginning to end. Vic installed travertine stone tile in a complex Versailles pattern in areas that required he precisely align the tiles, while taking great care to compensate for a sloping floor. He was very efficient but more important, precise in all aspects of his workmanship. Vic placed every tile with deliberation, ensuring that the tones and patterns blended for an overall uniform look. We were seeking the highest quality craftsmanship in our job and Vic did not disappoint, he surpassed our expectations. We would hire Vic again and recommend him without reservation.

The 5 star rating description «Woohoo! As good as it gets!» perfectly describes the way I feel about Vic Mitev of Astra Tile. He is a one man operation, and a true craftsman.
When I initially asked a tile store owner for a recommendation for a local tile installer, he immediately gave me Vic’s name. He said that he could give me a few other names, but all of his clients who have worked with Vic rave about him, and he had never heard one negative comment about him. So I gave Vic a call.
Vic came to our house with a book that shows some of his tile installations. He was polite and engaged as he listened to me try to articulate my vision for our bathroom projects. He roughly sketched out some designs and gave me some good advice and ideas. After he left, he followed up with a bid, which I felt was very reasonable considering the evident quality of his work and his expertise.
Throughout the course of installing tile (marble, porcelain and ceramic) in 2 bathrooms (floors, walls and shower floors, benches and walls), we marveled at what a perfectionist Vic is. He took so much care to do the job right, and he involved me when he felt design decisions needed to be made or changed. I never worried that he was rushing through our project and that something might be done incorrectly. He was a pleasure to have in our house — friendly, reliable, interesting, honest and always professional.
Since the tile was installed, we have had many compliments on the amazing job Vic did. When we later wanted a wall of tile in our kitchen, we knew who to call. As before, the job he did was stunning.
There are many service professionals who I recommend to friends and family. Typically, I must condition my recommendation on some shortcoming (i.e., he’s a great contractor, but he doesn’t always show up when he says he will). With Vic, I cannot think of a single downfall. Wait… here’s one: it can be hard to get on his schedule. But that’s just because there is such high demand for his services. I can assure you — Vic is worth the wait!