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US Tiler's Guide to Quoting Shower and Bathroom Tiling

How American tilers quote shower surrounds, bathroom floors, and custom tile work. Covers pricing per square foot.

10 February 20266 min read
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Bathroom tiling is core work for US tilers. Here's how to quote it.

Shower Tiling

Shower Surround (Labor)

  • Standard subway: $8-15/sq ft
  • Large format: $12-20/sq ft
  • Mosaic/accent: $15-25/sq ft

Shower Pan

  • Pre-formed pan: $300-600 installed
  • Custom mud pan: $600-1,200
  • Linear drain: Add $200-400

Niche Installation

  • Standard niche: $150-300
  • Custom niche: $250-500

Bathroom Floor

Per Square Foot (Labor)

  • Standard ceramic: $6-10/sq ft
  • Porcelain: $8-14/sq ft
  • Natural stone: $12-20/sq ft
  • Heated floor: Add $10-15/sq ft

Waterproofing

  • Shower walls: $3-5/sq ft
  • Shower floor: $5-8/sq ft
  • Full bathroom: $4-6/sq ft

Demo and Prep

  • Remove existing tile: $3-6/sq ft
  • Backer board install: $3-5/sq ft
  • Leveling: $2-4/sq ft

Quote Structure

  • Demo: Per sq ft
  • Prep/waterproofing: Per sq ft
  • Tile labor: Per sq ft
  • Materials: Customer supply or included

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