Shower walls and tub surrounds
Tile work in wet areas starts with the substrate, membrane, slope, and clean transitions before the finish tile is set.
Tile and backsplash
Tile & Backsplash in Seattle, WA
Shower walls, tub surrounds, accent walls, and backsplashes planned around surface prep, waterproofing needs, clean edges, and durable finish details.
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What we install
Tile work that starts behind the finish
A tile or backsplash project is not only about the visible surface. The finished result depends on the substrate, waterproofing needs, tile layout, grout joints, trim, and how the tile meets the surrounding materials.
Kitchen and vanity backsplashes
Backsplashes are planned around outlets, counters, trim, open edges, and the tile pattern so the finished lines feel intentional.
Accent walls and detail work
Feature walls, niches, shelves, and layout changes are reviewed before installation so cuts, grout joints, and edges stay consistent.
Repairs tied to remodeling
When tile is part of a wider bathroom, vanity, flooring, or plumbing scope, we coordinate the surrounding work before closing surfaces.
Scope review
What we check before setting tile
The first review keeps the estimate grounded in the actual room. We look for access issues, surface problems, moisture requirements, and layout details before committing to a material plan.
- Existing surface condition, flatness, and prep needs
- Wet-zone requirements for shower walls, tub surrounds, niches, and seams
- Tile size, pattern, grout joint width, trim pieces, and exposed edges
- Movement joints where tile meets tubs, counters, floors, walls, and cabinets
- Access around plumbing fixtures, valves, outlets, and ventilation details
Materials and methods
We keep material guidance practical. The right choice depends on whether the tile is in a wet zone, a high-use floor, a backsplash, or a visible detail area that needs clean edges.
Porcelain tile
Often used for shower walls, floors, and high-use surfaces because it is durable and available in large formats.
Ceramic tile
A practical option for many wall applications, backsplashes, and lower-impact areas with broad style choices.
Substrates and membranes
Backer boards, foam panels, liquid membranes, or sheet membranes are selected based on the area and moisture exposure.
Grout and sealant
Grout type, flexible sealant, and movement joints are matched to the room, traffic, and cleaning expectations.
Tile installation process
Every scope is sized to the room. A backsplash may be straightforward, while a shower or tub surround requires more planning around moisture, drains, fixtures, and transitions.
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Scope and surface review
We look at the room, existing surfaces, plumbing or electrical conflicts, and where tile edges will start and stop.
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Layout and material planning
Tile size, pattern, grout color, trim, transitions, and fixture locations are reviewed before installation.
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Prep and waterproofing where needed
Wet areas are prepared with suitable substrates and membranes. Dry areas are checked for flatness and adhesion.
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Tile setting and finish details
Tile is installed with attention to layout, clean cuts, grout joints, corners, and transitions to surrounding finishes.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
We review the finished work, cleanup expectations, and practical care notes for the selected tile and grout.
What affects the estimate
Tile projects with the same square footage can price differently when prep work, layout, waterproofing, trim, or coordination changes.
- Tile size, pattern complexity, trim pieces, and layout changes
- Surface prep, demolition, underlayment, or waterproofing needs
- Niches, benches, shelves, exposed edges, outlets, and fixture cutouts
- Room access, dust protection, cleanup, and coordination with other trades
- Whether plumbing, vanity, shower glass, or flooring work is part of the same scope
Project examples with tile details
These examples use project photos selected from the site image library.
Blue Tile Tub Surround
Gloss blue wall tile installed around a tub surround with shower fixtures and clean grout lines.
Materials shown: Wall tile, Tub surround, Shower fixtures.
Green Tile Shower Wall
Green shower wall tile with a patterned niche detail and coordinated tile layout around the wet area.
Materials shown: Wall tile, Shower niche, Grout finish.
Planning a larger remodel?
Tile and backsplash work often connects with bathroom remodeling, flooring, vanity updates, or plumbing access. If your project includes more than tile, we can review the combined scope before writing the estimate.