The 411 on Bathroom Tile

Bathroom tile is nice and we all know that. Not only does it look stunning, it is easy to clean and there are many different colors and styles to choose from. Homeowners who choose tile for their bathrooms are in for a big surprise if they think that the cost is cheap.

Believe it or not, tile in your bathroom can cost more than replacing the floor itself. Wait, what? Yes, that is right and we will go over what you need to know below.

Bathroom Tiling Costs

When it comes to tiling, you can choose to have just the floors tiled or you can choose to have your countertops and shower stalls tiled as well. The cost of your entire installation will depend on exactly what it is you want, but you can reasonably expect to pay somewhere between $10,000 and $25,000 for the tile alone.

Typically, the cost for a standard size bathroom runs somewhere in the middle of those numbers at $15,000 to $18,000, but you can easily add more money to that figure when you start adding the shower area and the countertops.

If you plan to have a nice tiled bathroom, you can plan to spend about $25,000 for it.

If you are shocked by this price, we will break it down a bit more for you, so you can understand what it is that you are actually paying for.

For starters, the supplies and installation of tile for a tub will cost you about $4,000. The supplies and installation for your flooring will add about another $4,000 to $5,000 to that number. From there, if you want to add tile to the shower, you can expect to pay anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000 for the materials and installation.

The cost really just depends on what it is you want and the size of the bathroom that needs to be tiled.

What Affects the Price?

Besides the size of your bathroom and the places you want tile added to, there are other things that affect the price.

First, if you have an oddly-shaped bathroom with a bunch of corners, nooks, and crannies, you will pay more for the installation process, as it will be more difficult for the tiles to be installed. In addition, it is much more time consuming.

The next factor that affects the price is the type of tile you choose. If you choose a standard tile size, you will pay less than you would if you chose a bunch of small one-inch by one-inch tiles

Final Thoughts on Bathroom Tile

If you like the look of bathroom tiles, then go for it in your bathroom, but be prepared for the cost. When it comes time to hire a contractor to perform the job, make sure that you are hiring someone who is capable of performing the job. An inexperienced tiler will not perform as good of a job as someone with years of experience. Of course, you will need to pay for experience, but it will work out better for you.

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