Tile work in Portland, built on proper waterproofing.

Showers, floors, backsplashes, and accent walls. Subway, herringbone, hexagon, mosaic, natural stone, and porcelain. Free in-home estimates.

Oregon licensed and insured

Custom vertical teal subway tile shower with brass gold hardware and rain head, installed in a Portland-area bathroom
Oregon licensed Free in-home estimate Portland-area

WHAT WE INSTALL

From subway to natural stone

Wall tile

Shower walls, tub surrounds, accent walls, wainscoting. Subway, large-format, vertical stack, herringbone, stacked bond — laid out for the room, not the box on the website.

Floor tile

Bathroom floors, mudroom, entryway, and laundry. Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and decorative cement tile. Proper substrate prep and uncoupling membrane where the floor calls for it.

Patterns and mosaics

Chevron, herringbone, hexagon, fish scale, custom mosaic borders. Pattern layout drawn before tile cutting starts — no improvised seams at sightlines.

Specialty installations

Tile-clad showers with niches and benches, curbless walk-ins, heated floor underlayments, kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, and outdoor patio tile when conditions allow.

PRICING

How tile work is priced

Standard tile installation labor often falls in the $15–$25 per square foot range. Materials are separate. Shower waterproofing, substrate repair, layout complexity, mosaics, niches, large-format tile, and natural stone can change the final price.

Final tile pricing depends on tile selection, square footage, complexity of pattern, substrate condition, and waterproofing requirements. Every project receives a written estimate.

COST DRIVER 1

Labor

Square footage, pattern complexity, cuts around fixtures, and substrate condition drive labor hours. Simple subway runs faster than a chevron mosaic with custom borders.

COST DRIVER 2

Materials

Tile selection drives material cost most. Porcelain and ceramic run $3-12/sqft typical. Natural stone, large-format, and specialty patterns can run $15-40/sqft and up.

COST DRIVER 3

Specialty work

Waterproofing membrane, custom niches, curbless shower pans, heated floor systems, and decorative borders add scope. We line-item these in the written estimate.

Get a written estimate for your tile project

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Every tile installation covers

Substrate preparation Existing tile removal where needed, subfloor inspection, leveling compound or backer board as the substrate condition requires.
Waterproofing membrane Schluter Kerdi or equivalent on all wet-area walls and shower pans. The membrane keeps the wall intact; tile is decorative.
Layout planning Pattern drawn before cutting starts. Sightlines, focal points, and grout lines mapped to avoid awkward fractional cuts at visible seams.
Mortar setting bed Thinset or large-and-heavy-tile mortar per tile type. Notched trowel sized to tile back-buttering needs.
Niche framing and detail work Built-in niches, benches, curbs, and decorative borders framed and waterproofed before tile goes in.
Cutting and installation Wet saw, manual cutter, or grinder per cut type. Spacers for consistent grout joints. Back-buttering on large-format tile.
Grout and sealing Grout color matched to tile and overall palette. Natural stone sealed per material spec. Grout sealed where the application warrants.
Final caulking and cleanup Color-matched caulk at change-of-plane joints. Final cleaning before walkthrough. 1-year workmanship warranty in writing.

RECENT TILE WORK

Tile work, recently completed

Teal herringbone tile shower with freestanding tub
Hexagon tile shower with freestanding tub
Chevron pattern tile backsplash in a white kitchen
Terrazzo tile shower with rain head and white vanity
Travertine walk-in shower with bench and niche
Patterned cement tile floor with wood vanity

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to final walkthrough

1

Free in-home estimate

We come to your home, look at the space, and ask what you want changed. No pressure, no hard sell.

2

Written proposal

Within a few days you get a written estimate covering materials, labor, and timeline.

3

Build phase

Substrate prep, waterproofing membrane, layout, tile, grout, finish. One crew. Daily site cleanup.

4

Walkthrough and warranty

We walk the finished work with you, fix any punch-list items, and hand over a written 1-year warranty.

TILE FAQ

Common tile questions

Why does waterproofing matter so much — isn’t tile waterproof?

Tile is decorative. The waterproofing membrane behind it is what keeps the wall intact. Standard drywall in a shower fails over time when water gets behind tile (and water does get behind tile). We install Schluter Kerdi or equivalent waterproofing membrane on every wet-area wall and shower pan. The membrane is the system; tile is the finish.

Can I tile over existing tile?

Sometimes, but it’s often the wrong move. Tile-over-tile increases wall thickness, complicates fixture install, and hides whatever’s failing underneath. If the existing waterproofing was inadequate or the substrate has soft spots, tile-over-tile means the problem is deferred, not solved. We typically recommend full demo to the substrate, assessment, fresh waterproofing, then new tile. The in-home estimate covers what’s actually needed.

Do we need permits for tile work?

Most tile-only projects don’t require permits — replacing tile finish doesn’t change the structure. Tile work that involves plumbing rough-in changes, electrical (heated floors), or framing changes generally does. We work with licensed plumbers and electricians who pull required permits and schedule inspections. Specific permit requirements vary by city (Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton each have their own building departments). We confirm permit needs during the in-home estimate.

Can I supply my own tile?

Yes. Many homeowners source tile from a Portland-area showroom or online supplier. We ask that all tile, trim pieces, and accent material arrive on-site before build start so layout planning can proceed. Order 10-15% over square footage to cover cuts, breakage, and future repair. We can also source tile for you through Portland-area suppliers — your estimate breaks out our cost vs. owner-supplied cost.

Do you do natural stone, or just porcelain and ceramic?

Yes. We install marble, travertine, slate, limestone, and other natural stone in both wet and dry applications. Natural stone requires sealing during install and periodic re-sealing depending on material and location. The estimate flags sealing requirements and ongoing maintenance.

SERVICE AREA

Where we work

Portland and surrounding neighborhoods.

  • Sellwood
  • SE Portland
  • Lake Oswego
  • Beaverton
  • West Linn
  • Milwaukie
  • Tigard
  • Gresham

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