Tile transforms a bathroom -- and the price range is wide. A basic floor tile job in a small bathroom can run under $1,000. A full shower with custom tile can hit $5,000+. Here's how to estimate your project.
Cost per square foot installed
Basic ceramic tile: $5-$10/sq ft installed. Standard porcelain: $8-$15/sq ft. Natural stone (marble, travertine): $15-$30/sq ft. Large-format tile (24x24 and up): add $2-$5/sq ft for the additional layout complexity. These prices include setting material, grout, and labor.
Full bathroom floor: what to expect
A 5x8 bathroom floor (40 sq ft) at mid-range porcelain runs $500-$800 installed. Shower walls are sold by the square foot and a standard 3x3x7 shower surround has roughly 120 sq ft -- running $1,200-$2,500 for tile only, plus labor. Full bathroom remodel (floor + shower): $2,500-$6,000.
What adds to the cost
Removing old tile: $2-$5/sq ft. Subfloor repair or waterproof membrane install: $300-$800. Complex patterns (herringbone, mosaic borders, multiple tile types): add 20-40% to labor. Heated floor installation: $800-$1,500 for materials and labor in a typical bathroom.
Grout and maintenance
Epoxy grout costs more but resists staining and doesn't require sealing -- worth the upgrade in showers. Standard cement grout should be sealed annually in showers. Larger grout joints (over ⅛ inch) are more forgiving for DIY but harder to keep clean.
Bottom line
Budget $800-$2,500 for a bathroom floor and shower tile install in a standard bathroom. Natural stone and large-format tile push costs higher -- factor in the long-term look you want.
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