Large-Format Shower Tile
Modesto, CA · $8K – $12K
24x48 porcelain wall panels with a matching curbless pan and linear drain.
Tile Installation
Layout planned before the first cut
Good tile work is decided before any thinset is mixed. We dry-lay, center the pattern, and place the cuts where you won't stare at them — then waterproof properly behind every wet wall.
What's included
Everything in the scope
- Floor tile — porcelain, ceramic, natural stone
- Shower walls, pans, and niches
- Kitchen and bar backsplashes
- Large-format and slab tile
- Waterproof membrane systems
- Uncoupling membranes over slabs
- Heated floor system installation
- Grout, caulk, and sealing
Typical investment
$12 – $30 per square foot installed
Timeline
Most tile jobs run 3–7 days.
What drives the price
- Tile size and format — large-format costs more to set flat
- Pattern complexity: herringbone, chevron, mosaic
- Natural stone vs. porcelain
- Waterproofing and uncoupling membranes required
- Substrate prep and floor flatness
Before & after
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Before
After
Our process
How your tile gets built
- 01
Layout walk
We map the pattern and decide where cuts land.
Day 1 - 02
Material check
Lot numbers verified, overage calculated, tile inspected.
1–2 days - 03
Substrate prep
Backer board, membrane, and flatness correction.
1–2 days - 04
Set tile
Dry-lay confirmed, then set with correct coverage.
2–4 days - 05
Grout & seal
Grouted, cleaned, and sealed after cure.
1–2 days - 06
Walkthrough
Inspected under raking light with you.
Half day
Substrate prep
1–2 days
Setting
2–4 days
Grout & seal
1–2 days
Recent work
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Why homeowners hire us for this
Dry-lay before we set
You see the layout and approve where the cuts fall.
Full mortar coverage
Back-buttered on large format so there are no hollow spots to crack later.
Waterproofing photographed
We document the membrane before tile so you know it's there.
Grout lines that stay straight
Leveling systems and consistent spacers, edge to edge.
Tile FAQs
How much extra tile should I order?+
10% overage for straight layouts, 15–20% for diagonal or herringbone. Order it all in one lot — shade varies between production runs.
Do you seal grout?+
Yes, cement grout gets sealed after full cure. Epoxy grout doesn't need it.
Can you tile over existing tile?+
Sometimes on floors if it's flat and well bonded. In showers we always tear out to the studs.
How long before I can use the shower?+
Plan on 72 hours after grouting for full cure.
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