Shower tile cost in Spokane

What affects shower tile cost

• Tear-out. Removing a fiberglass stall is quicker than breaking out an old mortar pan and tiled walls.
• Damage under the old shower. Rotted subfloor or wet framing must be repaired before the new pan and tile go in.
• Waterproofing method. Sheet membrane, liner, and hot-mop each take different materials and labor.
• Plumbing changes. Moving the drain or valve means opening the floor or wall. A handheld or second shower head adds more plumbing.
• Size and layout. More wall area means more tile and more labor. A niche, a bench, or a curbless entry each adds work.
• Tile choice. Mosaics, patterns, and natural stone take longer to set. Large tile needs very flat walls.
• Glass. A glass door is often a separate order, measured after the tile is done.
• Upstairs access. An upstairs shower takes more floor protection and material handling. A curbless layout may also require framing changes.

Compare the scope of two shower tile quotes

A low quote and a high quote may cover different work. Ask each installer to put these items in writing so you can compare the same project:

• Which old tile, pan, and wall materials will be removed and disposed of?
• Who repairs subfloor or framing damage discovered after demolition, and how will a change be priced?
• What waterproofing system, drain connection, and pan test are included?
• Are tile, grout, trim, plumbing changes, and the glass door included or separate?
• What is the expected schedule and what happens if the scope changes?

The installer sets the price after seeing the shower. We are a referral site and do not quote or perform the work. For the referral steps, see how this site works.

What to send before the walk-through

Send the shower length and width. Say whether it is upstairs and whether water is leaving the shower. Include photos of the whole opening, curb, valve, and any stains.

Ask which waterproofing method the quote includes. Ask how the installer handles damage found during demolition. Those details prevent two different scopes from looking like the same quote.

Read about shower pan waterproofing, custom tile showers, bathroom tile, or kitchen backsplash tile.

Common questions

Why is there no shower tile price on this page?

The installer needs to see the shower. Tear-out, hidden water damage, plumbing changes, and glass can change the job more than the tile itself.

Does a leaking shower pan change the cost?

Yes. If the waterproof layer has failed, the installer may need to remove the shower floor to rebuild the pan. Wet subfloor or framing can add repair work.

Is the glass door part of the tile quote?

Sometimes. Ask whether the installer includes glass or expects you to order it separately. A glass company usually measures after the tile is complete.