Tile Floor Repair

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How Much Should It Cost To Tile a Shower [[in CITY]]?

Beautiful, hygienic, and water-resistant, tile is the material of choice for showers. Would you like to figure out how much it should cost to tile your shower? No problem -- just check out this guide.

The total cost of tiling a new shower [[in CITY]] will tend to be more expensive than retiling, simply because new installation includes additional labor, such as waterproofing and installing tile backerboard.

 Average cost to tile new shower: $25 per square foot

Average cost to retile: $12.50 per square foot

The kind of tile material you choose will also affect the installation cost. Ranked in order from least to most costly, popular shower tile types include:

Tile style is yet another cost variable. The cost to tile your shower will increase if you choose any of the following:

How Much Is a Tiler Per Hour [[in CITY]]?

The average cost per hour for tilers (or tile setters, as they are also called) runs about$30-$120.

However, tillers [[in CITY]] rarely charge an hourly rate for their work. Instead, it is either included in the total price of a larger job -- such as a bathroom remodel -- or charged by the square foot. Cost varies quite a lot according to the nature of the job.

Indoor Tile Floor Installation – Tiler Cost

A tiller will typically charge you $4-$10 per square foot to install 12-inch square ceramic or porcelain floor tiles. (This figure does not include preparation of the surface.)

The price will depend on the condition of the subfloor, as well as the size and shape of your room(s).

Outdoor Patio or Walkway Tile Installation – Tiler Cost

Exterior tile installation often costs a bit more, about $5-$14 per square foot.

Tile Installation For Countertop, Backsplash, Or Fireplace Surround – Tiler Cost

Cost to have a tiler install a kitchen or bathroom counter or backsplash, or a living room fireplace surround, is substantially greater. You are likely to pay $25-$32 per square foot for this type of job.

1.	These locationsrequire smaller-sized tiles, (perhaps 3 x 6 or 4 x 4 inches) which take more time per square foot to install.

2.	Often tiling these areas is a much more painstaking artistic project, demanding a high level of precision and skill.

What do I put under a tile floor [[in CITY]]?

Before you install a tile floor, you’ll need a sound, sturdy subfloor. Otherwise your carefully chosen tile is likely to flex and crack when it’s walked on.

Here’s how to prepare subflooring for successful tile installation [[in CITY]].

A subfloor is the bottom layer of your floor, which has the important task of supportingyour tile. Commontypes are wood and concrete.

Make sure that your subfloor is in good shape, level, and smooth. It must be strong enough to hold the tile, which is one of the heaviest floor coverings.

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