--- title: "Lunada Bay Tile — Tile & Stone | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/lunada-bay-tile-pfvwus-pf~1761620695 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1761620695.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lunada Bay Tile" category: ["Tile & Stone"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b16314020f5a1e9e_3318-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1661 W. 240th St., Harbor City, California 90710, United States" latitude: 33.797 longitude: -118.2991 phone: "(310) 257-1300" website: http://www.lunadabaytile.com rating: 3.5 review_count: 13 followers: 356 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Lunada Bay Tile Original Houzz profile: [Lunada Bay Tile](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/lunada-bay-tile-pfvwus-pf~1761620695) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Tile & Stone - **Location:** Harbor City, CA - **Houzz rating:** 3.5 out of 5 (13 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Lunada Bay Tile creates handcrafted glass, ceramic and concrete tiles with an emphasis on simplicity, texture and color. Inspired by the lifestyle and light of the Southern California coast, Lunada Bay Tile pursues a distinct approach toward experimentation, and a design philosophy that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern influences. Our artisans use specialized techniques that create effects unlike any other source in the industry to develop products that resonate with, and inspire, the way people want to live. The outcome is an attitude for living well, a regard for quiet elegance, and a fascination toward the nature of objects that capture our attention ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lunada Bay Tile | | Address | 1661 W. 240th St., Harbor City, California 90710, United States | | Phone | (310) 257-1300 | | Website | http://www.lunadabaytile.com | | Followers on Houzz | 356 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lunadabaytile?ref=tn\_tnmn - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/1471663/admin/ - Blog — http://lunadabaytile.wordpress.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lunada Bay Tile](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/lunada-bay-tile-pfvwus-pf~1761620695) - **Website:** http://www.lunadabaytile.com - **Phone:** (310) 257-1300 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2017 Winner Hospitality Design magazine's HD Awards. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★ — Betsy Miller, April 2026** > When I saw the samples in a store, I thought they were just so beautiful. It met my niche for what I needed perfectly. Do not, and I cannot say this loud enough! DO NOT purchase any product from Luna Bay Tile. My Installer has 20+ years of installing almost any kind of tile or glass. He pulled it from the box and he said to me immediately do not use this product. Even after it was installed, and we looked at all the cracked delicate glass, one by four pieces of oxygen. He replaced 16 pieces and he needs to come back and replace three more pieces before we can seal the product according to the installment information. All I saw was a beautiful backsplash in my kitchen, and I didn’t check the reviews. I hope you will do better than I did. Oh by the way, I ordered five samples and the samples were backed on white paper also misleading the purchaser. Do your homework read the reviews it’s been an expensive mistake. **★★★★★ — kathrind, Jan. 2023** > After seeing the Agate Lucca Pearl on Pinterest I fell in love with the tile, but got discouraged after reading some of the reviews on here. I decided to look at the Sonoma Vihara series instead, which is beautiful, but ultimately wasn’t right for us. Back to the Lucca it was, and I contacted LBT for a retailer near me. After looking at their sample boards I was sure the Lucca was my tile. I was made aware that there would be variations, and that not all the edges were going to be perfectly smooth with this type of tile. We worked closely with LBT explaining exactly what I hoped for, which in my case was a good mix of light and mid-tone greens and blues. LBT were very helpful and responsive, and in the end our backsplash, which we DIYed, turned out beautifully. Most of the tiles had perfect edges too; within the 19 square feet we used were maybe 15 irregular tiles. Some of them we exchanged from the overage we got, others we just left. The reason I didn’t put up a photo here is that no matter what I try the colors don’t come out anywhere near the reality of how beautiful the tile is. The photos on Pinterest and on the LBT website are of more use. **★★★★★ — Tile Fantastic, March 2021** > As a 40 plus year distributor of mid to high end tiles in San Jose, we’ve always been very particular with the vendors we showcase. My goal was to have top quality lines with great dealer support that would produce long term partnerships. Lunada Bay turned out to be a perfect fit. The transformation of the line from its early humble days to becoming a complete & innovative product collection that our homeowner, designer and contractor customers love has been remarkable. New product are continuously released, and the availability is better than any glass line we’ve handled. While I’ve been in the industry for a long time, it’s nice to be able to contact their technical service department when something unusual is requested, especially on the many larger pool and fountain projects we do. It’s really become our go-to glass line. The bottom line is that Lunada Bay offers the products my clients want, the sales I’m looking for, delivered in a timely manner which makes us look good to our customers. That’s the complete package for me as a business owner. > > Mike Vadvilavich - Tile Fantastic, San Jose CA **★★★★★ — HU-851911363, March 2021** > Great customer service and stunning versatile product. I highly recommend to anyone for wet or dry applications. Amazing installation instructions as well **★ — Marina Harry, July 2020** > My worst experience EVER with a manufacturer. The tile bought from this company cracked immediately after installation. To add to that, the company absolutely denied any responsibility and blamed everyone else - installer, designer, the weather, cleaning products - they tried everything they could to weasel out of taking responsibility for their defective product. Installer says he will never work with them again. Truly awful. **★ — Image Design Group, Inc., Feb. 2020** > Buyer beware, if you have any issues with Lunada Bay tile, you're on your own, they will do absolutely nothing whatsoever to help you. They have a disclaimer on their website & samples: "Samples and photos provided are representative, but may not indicate all variations of these characteristics." This is the last sentence of their short paragraph disclaimer. > > Essentially, if you order blue tile but receive brown tile, too bad so sad. > > I am a high-end interior designer in business for 40+ years. I have rarely had issues with materials during that time. However, whenever there was an issue, the reps always fixed the problem. Lunada Bay is another story! They are a "high-end" tile company but claim no responsibility whatsoever & refuse to provide any compensation whatsoever. Note the difference between the sample pictured below & the tile received. > > We ordered blue tile (based on the sample) and received lots of brown with some blue tile! The rep basically said she was not obligated to do anything to help us due to the disclaimer. We called corporate & they said the same. > > We have now had to buy replacement tile for our client at our own expense & refund the client for the Lunada Bay tile. **★ — D Kasper, Nov. 2019** > Horrible customer service. Horrible QC of their products. Buyer beware - the product is full of cracks, chips, sharp shards of glass. They consider these defects to be part of the beauty of their product - however none of the photos on their website show this supposed “beauty”. They are unwilling to replace it - they told us to buy more so we can pick around the damaged tile. We bought from a reputable tile shop and thought they would only carry quality products - I was wrong. This business has a 1 star rating on Google - wish we had done more research before ordering. **Comment from Lunada Bay Tile:** > We are so sorry you were dissatisfied with your purchase. Please private message us your contact information and we will have a manager reach out to you. **★ — Lisa Ephrem, Jan. 2016** > We used a designer to help us select tile, and the tile we selected was Lunada Bay Tile .5x1/1x4 Tresse Natural Indium Tozen. We have had three reputable, very experienced tile installers attempt to install this tile. There are several problems with this product. First, there is no coating on the back, so the trowel lines show through. The recommended installation calls for "back butter" method. The problem with this is that if you back-butter the tile section (12x12), the "butter" doesn't simply remain on the back, but oozes into the grout lines requiring a ton of work (and expense) to remedy. If you back butter each tile individually (tile pieces less than 1x1, it is VERY time-consuming and expensive. Additionally, back-buttering each piece individually results in a "blob" look from the front ... so not only is it noticeable and not attractive, it is very costly. Instructions that come with the tiles seem to attempt to remedy the limitations of this Chinese-made product by suggesting that you can "shimmy" the tiles back and forth to blend the grout lines from the back. We attempted this, but found the following issues ... first, because the back of the tile is not smooth, shimmying the tiles tends to force the permaflex into the tile cavities and results in having the tile high points that touch the greenboard backing not having enough permaflex to get a good adhesion. Also, in attempting to get the trowel lines out, the greenboard began showing through the clear tiles in spots. Here's my biggest gripe ... if the tiles would have simply been coated with a white backing, as many other tiles like this are, there would be no issue and no special instructions, no excessive installation cost, no customer frustration and dissatisfaction, no re-work, etc. So rather than adding a little bit of cost to these already fairly costly tiles, the manufacturer saved a little cost at the expense of quality. I would have paid a little more and had none of the headache. The funny thing is that the manufacturer knows the problem exists because their instructions point out remedies to the results of the flaws ... this is like telling a boat customer that the boat may leak a little, but that's not a flaw ... just bring along a bucket. I wouldn't buy that boat, and if I would've known in advance of the installation problems, I certainly would not have purchased this product. One of the reasons I have taken the time to write this review is that I hope the manufacturer fixes this problem. My guess is that the manufacturer would otherwise never hear of this issue ... not sure who is going to pick up the cost of this ... the renovation contractor, the decorator, the tile store/retailer ... but my guess is that no one will return the tile (much of which ended up in black plastic garbage bags) to the manufacturer where the root of the problem lies. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this review ... I will be interested to see if it is posted. **★★★★★ — Bon Brise Design, Inc., Nov. 2015** > We have used Lunada Bay glass tile in several projects and our clients are always pleased with the added texture, color and liveliness that it gives to a master or guest bath. Our midwestern clients appreciate more subtle designs, but Lunada Bay tile makes great accent features that add so much interest. **Comment from Lunada Bay Tile:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate you using Lunada Bay Tile in your projects, and the photos you have posted offer beautiful inspiration :) **★★★★★ — Westside Tile & Stone, Inc., Aug. 2015** > Lunada Bay creates such elegant and breath-taking hand crafted glass, ceramic, stone, pewter, and wood tiles with attention to simplicity, texture and color. Being that we are a dealer in California, we absolutely love the fact that they get their inspiration from the light and lifestyle of Southern California. We couldn't be more proud to carry their line in our store! Keep up the amazing work Lunada Bay! **★★★★★ — Anne Marsh, June 2015** > We used Lunada Bay tiles in our kitchen ! We couldn't be happier! They are a real show stopper and we have had so many compliments on them ! They made our kitchen so warm and cozy ! The colors are amazing and they are extremely high quality ! ! So happy with our choice ! **★★★★★ — AT&S Artistic Tile & Stone, May 2015** > We are located in the SF Bay Area and have been working with Lunada Bay for many many years. Throughout our history with Lunada Bay we have been very pleased with the quality of their product and thelevel of service we have received since day one. Their products are absolutely beautiful and we're so happy to have them displayed in our showroom. ## Selected projects - [Santa Rosa Valley Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-rosa-valley-pool-pj-vj~1824032) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Bath Featuring Contourz Trifecta Concrete Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bath-featuring-contourz-trifecta-concrete-tile-pj-vj~6382618) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Pool Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-project-pj-vj~6383559) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Graphite Ceramic Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graphite-ceramic-tile-pj-vj~6416477) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Pencil drawings are one of the oldest forms of self-expression. A versatile medium, artists throughout the centuries have used charcoal to sketch the outlines of frescos, while others used the medium to create illustrated masterpieces. Lunada Bay Tile takes inspiration from this art form for its latest ceramic collection, Graphite. The subtly textured tile has the appearance of soft pencil or charcoal, evoking emotion and drama through its black iron shading. - [Lunada Bay Tile introduces an enticing collection of glass tile pool borders tha](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lunada-bay-tile-introduces-an-enticing-collection-of-glass-tile-pool-borders-tha-pj-vj~6417613) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Shinju](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shinju-pj-vj~6382555) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Shinju, the ceramic tile collection by Lunada Bay Tile, harvests inspiration from oysters, pearls, and the waters in which they live. Just as time and place affects an oyster's appearance, and the pearls they create, the texture and color of Shinju reflects the light and style of its surroundings. The series works beautifully on its own or in combination with any of our other ceramic, glass, and concrete tile collections - [An Elegant Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-elegant-guest-bath-pj-vj~6383573) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Products Featured: Tommy Bahama by Lunada Bay Tile Zig & Zag Atacama Project Design: Donna Holloway, Branch Manager, Ceramic Matrix, Tampa It’s a real treat to design a custom interior from the ground up, and Donna Holloway, branch manager for Ceramic Matrix in Tampa, recently had this opportunity for a new build in the seaside town of Clearwater Beach, Fla. “This is new construction and I worked with the homeowner on selecting tile for the entire house,” Holloway said. “The bathrooms in this ho… - [Contourz Concrete Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contourz-concrete-tile-pj-vj~6382597) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Lunada Bay Tile elevates concrete tile design through engineering and artistry to deliver tactile surfaces with modern shapes and colors. The three-dimensional tiles transform walls into sculpture, and the flat field tiles create an atmosphere that ranges from quiet elegance to industrial. Specially engineered to the highest durability for residential and commercial installations, Contourz concrete tiles have a similar thickness to many of Lunada Bay Tile’s ceramic and glass tile series giving t… - [A Beachy Cape Cod Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-beachy-cape-cod-kitchen-pj-vj~6383541) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Project Design: Sara Call, showroom manager, Best Tile; Cheryl Harrington, architectural designer, Longfellow Design Build. Sharon and Ron Nunes loved their traditional Cape Cod house in Teaticket, Mass., but they wanted a more beach-like feel. “The original plan was to transform a small kitchen, living room, and sunroom into one large, open space with our major goal being an updated kitchen and improved kitchen design,” Sharon Nunes said. Through an intensive remodel, the couple moved the kitch… - [Pool Steps with Glass Quarter Rounds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-steps-with-glass-quarter-rounds-pj-vj~6382538) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Create softer, rounded transitions for the corner edges in your space with glass quarter rounds. These gently curved 1x1 glass tiles are a beautiful and practical way to soften the edges of steps and corners, and pool and spa pros rely on these simple but mighty glass tiles to trim glass pool tile installations. Choose from an array of colors in the natural finish from the Agate, Mizumi, Shibui and Tozen collections. - [Elements Glass Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elements-glass-tile-pj-vj~6382562) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: http://lunadabaytile.com/LBT\_elements.html - [Sonaré](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonare-pj-vj~6383789) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Sonaré glass tile is a meditative exploration of color. The hand-cast tiles capture the look of rising incense, playfully encapsulating wisps of color in glass. The mysterious, enchanting quality of these timeless tiles invite the designer to push boundaries and transform tile into art-like installations. - [Namibia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/namibia-pj-vj~6383517) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: The South Atlantic coast of Africa is considered some of the most stunning desert terrain in the world. A trip to this surreal destination offers vistas of rippling dunes, flat clay pans, and rocky outcrops, not to mention endless sky. This incredible landscape brings inspiration for the Namibia series, a three-dimensional ceramic tile collection which incorporates a special hand-sculpting technique to create tiles that are truly one-of-a-kind. Every tile is created by hand and no two tiles are… - [Origami Field Moxie Cottage Blue Pearl Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/origami-field-moxie-cottage-blue-pearl-kitchen-pj-vj~6383768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Textile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/textile-pj-vj~6383717) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: Inspired by some of the most remarkable vintage textile patterns and weaving techniques from around the world, Textile by Lunada Bay Tile creates imaginative, sustainable and glimmering glass mosaic tile surfaces for commercial and residential applications in three patterns – Bargello, Imberline, and Normandie Deco. Bargello – The name "Bargello" originates from a pair of 17th century chairs discovered in the Bargello palace in Florence, which incorporated the flame stitch pattern into the chair… - [A Stand-Out Guest Bath: Tommy Bahama Zig and Zag Kangaroo Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-stand-out-guest-bath-tommy-bahama-zig-and-zag-kangaroo-island-pj-vj~6381598) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: On Chincoteague Island, Va., where vacationers flock for local seafood, abundant shopping, and family activities, stands a custom vacation home created for relaxing. Homeowner and designer Kevin Dix, of Kevin Dix Interiors, aimed to create a guest bath that would stand out among all the others in his 3600-sq.-ft. new build. The guest suite on the second floor is the room that Dix himself chooses to use when visiting the home, so he wanted to make it particularly special. “In my mind, I envisione… - [Watercolors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watercolors-pj-vj~6383819) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: The masters of watercolor—Albrecht Durer, Georgia O'Keefe, John Singer Sargent, William Turner, and James Whistler—created nuanced paintings rich with emotion. The Watercolors ceramic collection by Lunada Bay Tile pays homage to these famous artists through varied hues. Like miniature works of art, the tiles express a handcrafted, artisanal aesthetic through carefully curated color, from delicate to vibrant. Designed for creative placement in a variety of spaces, the series is available in three… - [Tomei Modules](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tomei-modules-pj-vj~6383466) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Tomei Modules is a versatile collection of large-format glass tiles inspired by modern architectural masters. Created for residential and commercial walls, the large modular field tiles help you create tailored statements from gentle panoramas to bold and playful abstractions. Like an endless canvas, the nuanced colors are suggestive of misty fogs, budding leaves, and broadening horizons. Available sizes: 6 x 9, 6 x 12, 9 x 18 and 12 x 18 - [Ka-nū](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ka-nu-pj-vj~6383582) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Japanese for canoe, the Ka-nū series is led by the colorful, streamlined vessels that traverse serene waterways, whitewater rapids, and surging waves. The ceramic tile collection comprises three architecturally dimensional surfaces: Keel, Plank, and Buoy Mosaic. With each tile, artisans implement a specialized glazing process to create vibrant pearlized colors with an exquisite luster. The diverse selection of hues and color blends are available in all three patterns to reach your desired destin… - [Birdscape Art Glass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birdscape-art-glass-pj-vj~6383175) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Lunada Bay Tile expands its passion for the breathtaking beauty of art glass with Birdscape. The handmade collection draws on a fusion of glassmaking traditions to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Each of these delicate avian creatures is lovingly crafted using a lost wax technique, which uses a hand-carved wax mold, plaster, and molten glass. Beautiful details in the feathers, wings, and tails make each bird a unique treasure. Create your own narrative by displaying the birds individually or… [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/lunada-bay-tile-pfvwus-pf~1761620695) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2369901/list/kitchens) — 33 ideas - [Projects that Feature Lunada Bay Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22658177/list/projects-that-feature-lunada-bay-tile) — 64 ideas - [Living Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44264560/list/living-spaces) — 28 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44264439/list/outdoor-spaces) — 4 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lunadabaytile) ## Community Q&A **Q: pool tile help** *(in Photo Questions)* We are currently building a pool and looking at the agate tile. We have narrowed it down to Lucca, Firenze, Pisa and Bari. Which would you recommend for a pool water line? Or maybe which one has more blues it’s so hard to tell with the samples. A: Hi Allison! Agate Firenze and Lucca are the only colors with blue tones from those four colors. If you're looking for blue with brown tones we would suggest Agate Rimini. If you only want blue tones, we would say Agate Umbria. See photos here. **Q: Grout color** *(in Photo Questions)* hello! Do you know what color grout is used here? Is it light gray? A: Hello! We use Laticrete \#88 Silver Shadow grout. **Q: What is this backsplash brand and color please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is Lunada Bay Tile Agate Martini Lucca Silk. http://lunadabaytile.com/LBT\_agate.html **Q: i have been looking everywhere for that exact tile where can i get it** *(in Photo Questions)* that back splash will be perfect but where can I buy it A: Hi Todd, Thanks for reaching out. Light can affect the final look of the tile, both in photos and in person. We recommend you ask your local retailer to order samples of the current stock. Also recommend having your tile setter install a test sheet to ensure that the final color is what you are anticipating. **Q: Luanda Bay Splashback Tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm trying to find a Lunada Bay splashback tile I've seen on this website. If anyone knows where I can find some I'd be very grateful. A: Hello, private message us your zip code or email sales@lunadabaytile.com and we can send you the nearest retailer to you. Thank you! **Q: please provide location for backsplash 11501 and granite name. Thanks.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The backsplash is slate by Lunada Bay Tile and your nearest dealer is Siena Marble & Tile in Albertson, NY. Unfortunately we don't have the name of the granite countertop in this photo since it was supplied by a customer. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*