Beautiful, hygienic, and water-resistant, tile is the material of choice for showers. Would you like to figure out how much it should cost to tile your shower? No problem -- just check out this guide.

Tile A New Shower Vs Retile

The total cost of tiling a new shower in Reddick will tend to be more expensive than retiling, simply because new installation includes additional labor, such as waterproofing and installing tile backerboard.

Average cost to tile new shower: $25 per square foot

Average cost to retile: $12.50 per square foot

Type Of Tile

The kind of tile material you choose will also affect the installation cost. Ranked in order from least to most costly, popular shower tile types include:

1. glazed ceramic
2. slate
3. porcelain
4. natural stone
5. glass

Style Of Tile

Tile style is yet another cost variable. The cost to tile your shower will increase if you choose any of the following:

• Tile that is smaller than the usual range for showers (normally 4 x 4 to 15 x 30 inches)

• Tile with a complex or diagonal pattern, which is more difficult to set

• An offset or herringbone layout, which requires more cutting and produces more wastage