Tip #3 - Figuring costs for your Bathroom Tile Designs
Posted by Chet Baker on
August 22, 2008
This post is number 3 in a 5 part series about bathroom tile design. You can read the first in the series here.
Tip #3 - Figuring costs for your Bathroom Tile Designs
Prices for bathroom tile designs come in a wide range. You could expect to pay anywhere from $4 per square foot all the way up to $150 per square foot for the best in mosaic tile patters. A couple other things that tend to increase price are complex designs and unique or custom colors. Same goes for unusual shapes, hand-painted designs, textures, reliefs, and large sizes with all increase cost per foot. Simple solid and square tiles are your cheapest bet.
Multiply the cost per section by the number of sections needed and then add in the cost of the trim pieces. Keep in mind that you need to buy some overage as well. If you are not installing the bathroom tiles yourself, add in the cost of installation and materials. We recommend that you have at least 3 separate people give you estimates before you choose. Also be sure to get an understanding of how the professional intends to install the tiles so that you know they are all bidding with the same variables in mind.
Large flat wall areas are the easiest to install and so will cost the least per square foot. If the job is a small bathroom with lots of trim and corners to worry about, the labor cost will go up. If your bathroom tile designs include some very intricate patterns that require cutting and lots of measuring this will also tend to be more. Be very clear with your installation professional about the type of design you are asking them to install.
How to Tile a Bathroom video series
Posted by Chet Baker on
August 21, 2008
I just wanted to write a little bit about a great bathroom tiling video series we just reviewed. Just got done watching How to Tile a Bathroom and of all the instructional videos I’ve seen, this one is really unique. It was created by a guy who is known industry-wide, Randy Davis. Randy is a really down to earth and has A LOT of experience. If you are reading this blog and you are not already a professional tile installer and are considering doing a tile installation yourself. I urge you to give it a look.
Here’s a little demo of what you can expect. If you’re interested go Randy’s website to see more.
