Tile shower and backsplash installation in Smithville, TX.
Tile shows everything. If the layout is off or the cuts are sloppy, you'll notice it every time you walk in the room. We focus on clean lines, consistent spacing, and finish work that looks sharp up close.
Tile installation that looks clean up close
Tile is about layout and finish. Where the first line lands decides how every cut at the far wall looks, so we plan the layout before a single tile goes up — and we'd rather spend an extra hour on that than explain a bad row later.
In wet areas the part you can't see matters most. Waterproofing and slope-to-drain are done properly, then the visible work — straight rows, consistent spacing, clean edges and corners — sits on top of a build that will last.
Tile work
Showers
Clean layout, tight corners, and details that make the bathroom feel finished.
Backsplashes
Straight rows, clean cuts, and a finished edge that makes the kitchen look done.
Floors
Durable floors with consistent spacing and clean transitions into the next room.
Our tile installation process
Send the request
Tell us what you're doing and your timeline. If you have photos of the space, include them — it speeds everything up.
Confirm scope and details
We confirm measurements, layout, prep and finish details so the quote matches the real job.
Install and walkthrough
We install clean and finish clean. Then we do a walkthrough so everything looks right before we leave.
Tile installation cost factors
We quote after confirming scope and measurements — tile pricing swings too much to guess at.
Surface prep
Flatness, repairs, demo, and what needs to be addressed before tile goes in.
Layout complexity
Patterns, mosaics, trim profiles and lots of cuts all take more time.
Finish details
Niches, benches, waterproofing needs for showers, and edge and transition details.
Tile installation FAQs
How long does a tile shower take?
The timeline depends on size, tile choice, and details like niches, benches or patterns. After measurements and scope, we'll give you a clear schedule.
Do you help pick tile?
Yes. We'll help narrow tile options based on the look you want and the level of maintenance you're comfortable with.
What affects pricing for tile work?
Pricing varies by size, material, layout complexity, surface prep, waterproofing needs for showers, and finish details. We quote after confirming scope and measurements.
Do you install shower niches, benches and accent walls?
Yes. We commonly install niches, benches, accent bands and feature tile as part of shower builds and other tile projects.
How much does a tile shower cost?
A ballpark for finishing out a shower ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on size and materials. We confirm a firm number after measuring and scoping the job.
Can you install ceramic tile in pier-and-beam homes?
Yes. Some builders shy away from it because of foundation movement, but with an uncoupling membrane and extra subfloor material the assembly absorbs the natural shifting and deflection of the wood framing. Pier-and-beam is common in older Central Texas homes, and we install over it regularly.
Is polished or matte tile easier to clean?
Both are easy to clean, but polished tile needs more day-to-day wiping — it shows soap scum, fingerprints and water spots more readily than matte.
Can you use natural stone as a kitchen backsplash?
Yes. We do recommend sealing it to help protect against food and grease stains.
Can you use floor tile on walls?
Yes. We recommend a matte finish on floors, and either polished or matte finish on walls.
More of what we do
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Tell us the room, roughly what's there now, and your timeline. We'll confirm scope, measurements and scheduling — clear communication, no runaround.
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