Search thousands of topics on CostHelper

BROWSE ALL TOPICS >> babies & children  cars  consumer electronics health & personal care home & garden personal finance  pets  schools small business sports weddings
CostHelper > Home and Garden  > Kitchen & Bath > Retiling a Bathroom

Retiling a Bathroom Cost


How Much Does Retiling a Bathroom Cost?

 
low costBathtub or Shower Tiling: $800-$2,500+average costFloor Tiling: $100-$5,000+high costEntire Bathroom: $10,000-$25,000+
Typical costs:
  • Depending on the tile selected, do-it-yourself tiling of the floor of a typical bathroom can cost $100-$1,500 or more. The tile alone can be $1-$40 or more a square foot; replacing backer board adds about $2 a square foot; and do-it-yourself tools and other material can be $60-$200 or more. For example, FamilyHandyman.com[1] estimates that installing large floor tiles (8"x8" to 12"x12") in a typical bathroom is a moderately difficult job that takes two days and can cost $100-$600, while DIYNetwork.com[2] says it can take several weekends and cost $500-$1,000 for a moderate-to-hard project installing small mosaic tiles on a typical bathroom floor.
  • Total costs (materials and labor) for professional installation of a bathroom tile floor averages $10-$40 a square foot, but it can cost more for custom tiles, detailed patterns or unusual room layouts. Expect to pay an additional $200-$800 or more to remove existing tile and repair any damaged areas underneath, for a total of $1,000-$5,000 or more for a typical bathroom (5'x7' to 10'x10'). For details see, How Much Does a Tile Floor Cost.
  • Retiling around a bathtub or inside a shower enclosure can cost $800-$2,500 or more, depending on the type of tiles, total square footage, the amount of repairs needed, any special pattern or border, and local labor rates. Do-it-yourself materials can cost $50-$1,500 or more, depending on the total square footage and the type of tile. For example, HGTV.com estimates that tiling a bathroom wall costs about $100 and, including drying time, takes up to three days; while ThisOldHouse.com estimates that tiling around a bathtub[3] is a moderately difficult project that takes eight to 10 hours of work (not including drying time) and costs $400-$1,300.
  • Completely retiling all areas of a bathroom -- floor, bathtub enclosure, walk-in shower enclosure and any other spaces that might be tiled -- can cost $10,000-$25,000 or more, depending on the type of tiles, the total square footage and the amount of underlying damage needed repair. Do-it-yourself materials might cost $200-$3,000 or more.
Related articles: Tile Flooring, Tile Countertop, Handyman, Bathroom Remodeling

What should be included:
  • A contractor will typically come to the house and examine the bathroom before providing a quote.
  • The old tile should be removed first, and the difficulty of doing this depends on how they were originally installed. AskTheBuilder.com explains how to remove ceramic tile[4] .
  • Any damage to the wall or floor should be repaired, and new backer board installed. Although drywall and greenboard (marketed as "waterproof" drywall) have been used underneath bathroom wall tiles in the past, they have failed over the years because water passes through the grout seams and causes the gypsum core to deteriorate. Many experts recommend using cement board. AskTheBuilder.com explains how to install cement backer board[5] and lists other tips for installing ceramic wall tile[6] .
  • Even a small error in floor or wall tile can be an eyesore; it's crucial that tiles be evenly spaced and grout lines straight. Tile cutting should be done outdoors to reduce dust and the backsplash from the wet saw. ThisOldHouse.com provides a video demonstration[7] of setting tile in a bathtub enclosure, describing it as an easy to moderate project that takes about an hour to set 8-10 square feet of tile, depending on the complexity of the pattern.
  • A Home Depot video demonstrates how to install a mosaic tile floor[8] in a bathroom.
Shopping for retiling a bathroom:
  • Decide what type of tile and pattern will look best. HGTV.com discusses tile trends[9] and the pros and cons of ceramic tile[10] , glass tile[11] , marble[12] and slate[13] .
  • Search for local tile contractors through the Tile Contractors Association of America[14] or the National Tile Contractors Association[15] .
  • ThisOldHouse.com lists tips for hiring a tiling contractor[16] .
  • Ask for and check references from previous customers; verify that the company is properly bonded, insured and licensed.
  • The written contract or agreement should list the work to be done and the specific materials to be used.
post Post   Comments (1)  
CostHelper News


7 Lesser-Known Discounts for the 50+ Crowd
As they age, members of the Baby Boomer generation don't like to admit that they're senior citizens, but they love getting discounts. It's kind of a quandary, because some of the best deals available are reduced prices for older folks. || Posted October 21 2013


7 Ways to Stretch Your Reduced Food Budget
End of the year budgets are tight for everyone, especially in this economy.It's especially hard for the millions of Americans who depend on government programs like food stamps to help make ends meet. || Posted November 11 2013

‣ All CostHelper Blog Posts


What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
Regrouting tile in bathtub/shower
Amount: $725.00
Posted by: NYC apt in New York, NY.Posted: January 25th, 2016 09:01AM
Installer: Areas Retiled: one wall of small bathtub/shower
Simple regrouting --scraping out old grout and re-appyling new grout- (no tile replacement); took about 8 hours
Was this post helpful to you?   yes     no Report prohibited or spam


 

Comment On Your Experience With Retiling a Bathroom
 
Subject:  *
Amount Spent:  *
Installer: Areas Retiled: 
Type of Tile:   
Comments: 
Purchased:  Year: 
City:  * State:  *
 
Information about you:
Email:  * Email addresses are not displayed.
Name:  This is the name we'll display with your post.
me on this computer
*=required field.
 



External Resources:
  1.  www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Indoor-Projects/Bathrooms/Bathroom-Remodeling/...
  2.  www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-install-a-ceramic-tile-floor/index.html
  3.  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,672069,00.html
  4.  www.askthebuilder.com/removing-ceramic-tile/
  5.  www.askthebuilder.com/backer-board-installation/
  6.  www.askthebuilder.com/ceramic-wall-tile-tips/
  7.  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20046242,00.html
  8.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-i0S_6oVSE
  9.  www.hgtv.com/bathrooms/style-your-bathroom-with-the-latest-in-tile/index.html
  10.  www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/the-pros-and-cons-of-ceramic-tile/index.html
  11.  www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/the-pros-and-cons-of-glass-tile/index.html
  12.  www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/the-pros-and-cons-of-marble-tile/index.html
  13.  www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/the-pros-and-cons-of-slate-tile/index.html
  14.  www.tcaainc.org/directory.php
  15.  www.tile-assn.com/Common/MemberLocator.aspx?mid=34
  16.  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,332763,00.html
More Home and Garden Topics
Check Out All Costs for Home and Garden How Much Does Garden Service Cost? How Much Does a Kitchen Remodeling Cost? How Much Does a Propane Tank Cost?

Search Thousands of Topics on CostHelper.com

 
Today's Featured Cost Articles

About CostHelper
CostHelper is based in Silicon Valley and provides consumers with unbiased price information about thousands of goods and services. Our writers are experienced journalists who adhere to our strict editorial ethics policy.

CostHelper Community
UTI urgent care visit
Paid: 147.00
Visit was $135. Antibiotics was $12. Waiting for four hours in the waiting room and the visit was quick... [more]
-nervouschomper
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Cost
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Paid: 150.00
I worked with SynShyne Services out of Monroe, NC. They were so worth the price! Professional, friendly, accurate, great attitude and always on time. I recieved an itemized report after every contact and a user friendly invoice weekly... [more]
-Gregory Richardson
Interpreter Cost
Dat
Paid: 495.00
This is how much I am paying... [more]
-Calista Christian
Dental Admission Test Cost
Shingrix
Paid: 48.00
... [more]
-Not that BB
Shingles Vaccine Cost
Skin prick allergy test
Paid: 573.00
Took my 9 yr. old in after an allergic reaction to eggs. Several panels for nuts, fish & top 8 allergens. Sure enough, egg came up. Got a script for epinephrine and left... [more]
-D’s mom
Allergy Testing Cost
Estimate for Teeth Cleaning Cat
Paid: 0.00
13 year old cat …teeth extractions, X-rays, blood work, anesthetic, cleaning estimate 2 to 3 thousand... [more]
-Terrimarie
Cat Teeth Cleaning Cost