Bathrooms are the most technically demanding room to tile because water is trying to get behind everything you install. Most bathroom failures we’re called to repair come down to one thing: someone skipped the waterproofing membrane.
What’s included
- Full gut and disposal
- Waterproofing membrane behind all wet-area tile
- Sloped shower base and drain set correctly
- Wall and floor tile, niches and benches
- Vanity, toilet and fixture installation
- Glass preparation and final silicone
Typical cost and timeline
A bathroom floor alone is $1,200 to $3,000 over two to three days. A full tiled shower is $4,500 to $9,500 over four to seven days. A complete gut renovation runs $12,000 to $28,000 across two to three weeks.
Things worth knowing
Ask any contractor you’re considering which waterproofing system they use. If they can’t name one — Schluter Kerdi, Wedi, RedGard — walk away. Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own.