Los Angeles bathroom tile remodel guide
Costs, materials and what LA homeowners need to know before a remodel.
Bathrooms & Showers
Bathroom Tile Installation in Los Angeles
Shower walls and floors, tub surrounds, niches, benches and bathroom floors in porcelain, ceramic, glass, mosaic and natural stone, installed by our own crew across Greater Los Angeles.
Why the Prep Matters
The Part of a Shower You Never See
Tile and grout do not keep water out on their own. Water moves through grout lines, so what protects the wall framing is the waterproofing layer behind the tile and the slope of the shower pan under it. When that layer is skipped or rushed, the problem shows up months later as loose tile, a musty smell or a stain on the ceiling below.
We treat that prep as the main part of the job. Walls are checked for flat and plumb, the pan is sloped to the drain, and the waterproofing goes on before the first tile is set. Then comes the part you see every day: a layout centered on the niche and the valve, clean cuts around fixtures and grout lines that stay straight from floor to ceiling.
Every bathroom is handled in-house by the same team that has been installing tile in Los Angeles since 2008. We do not hand your shower to a subcontractor.
What We Install
What a Bathroom Tile Job Covers
- Shower walls, shower floors and tub surrounds
- Built-in niches and shower benches
- Curbless and walk-in showers with linear or center drains
- Bathroom floors, including large-format porcelain
- Accent walls, wainscoting and mosaic feature strips
- Removal of old tile and substrate repair when needed
- Waterproofing behind every tiled wet area
- Grout, plus flexible sealant at inside corners and changes of plane
Our Process
How a Bathroom Tile Job Goes
Visit and estimate
We look at the bathroom, talk through layout, tile and budget, and send you a written estimate.
Tear-out and prep
Old tile comes out, walls and floor are checked and corrected, and the shower pan is shaped to the drain.
Waterproofing
The membrane goes on walls, pan, niches and bench, with corners and seams reinforced, and the pan is water tested.
Tile, grout and walkthrough
Tile is set to the agreed layout, grouted, sealed where the material needs it, and we walk the finished room with you.
Materials
Tile That Works in a Bathroom
Most tile can go in a bathroom when it is installed right. These are the materials we install most often in Los Angeles bathrooms.
Porcelain
Dense, low-absorption and easy to clean. Large-format porcelain gives shower walls fewer grout lines; on floors, pick a textured finish for grip.
Natural stone
Marble, travertine and limestone look warm and timeless but are porous and react to acidic cleaners. They need sealing and gentle care.
Glass and mosaic
Good for niches, accent strips and shower floors, where small tiles follow the slope to the drain and add grout lines for traction.
Questions
Bathroom Tile Questions
How long does a bathroom tile installation take?
It depends on the size of the room, the tile and what is behind the old tile. A shower needs time for the pan, the waterproofing and its test before tile goes on, so plan on more than a few days for a full shower. We give you a schedule with the written estimate.
Do you waterproof behind the shower tile?
Yes. Every tiled wet area gets a waterproofing layer behind the tile, with reinforced corners and seams, and the shower pan is water tested before tile is set.
Can you install large-format porcelain in a shower?
Yes. Large panels need flat walls and the right mortar, and the shower floor needs a layout that keeps the slope to the drain, which is why many large-format showers pair big wall tile with a smaller floor tile or a linear drain.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Every installation is handled in-house by our own crew, from tear-out to the final walkthrough.
How much does bathroom tile cost in Los Angeles?
Price depends on the tile, the square footage, the prep and the details like niches and benches. Our Los Angeles bathroom tile remodel guide breaks down what moves the number, and we give you a written estimate after we see the room.
Which areas do you serve?
Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach, Culver City, Torrance and nearby communities.
Guides
Bathroom Tile Guides
Bathroom tile for luxury homes
High-end materials worth considering for a Los Angeles bathroom.
How to choose a tile contractor
Licenses, questions to ask and red flags to check before you sign.
Start Your Project
Plan Your Bathroom Tile
Tell us about the bathroom, the tile you have in mind and your timeline. We will set up a visit and send a written estimate.