Demo and haul-away
We remove old tile, thin-set, and damaged backer board, then haul it off. Your bathroom is swept clean at the end of each workday so the rest of the house stays livable.
Precision tile setting for floors, showers, and walls across Scottsdale
Tile Installation Scottsdale AZ done right the first time
Tile Installation Scottsdale AZ homeowners can count on starts with proper prep, not just pretty tile. We set porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone over cement backer board and waterproofing membrane so your floor and shower stay tight for decades. Whether you are updating a hall bath in 85251 or rebuilding a master shower in 85255, we handle layout, cutting, setting, grout, and caulk lines in one crew. Free estimates, honest pricing, and a clean job site every day.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
What Tile Installation Scottsdale AZ really involves
Tile Installation Scottsdale AZ is the trade of permanently bonding tile to a prepared substrate using thin-set mortar, a notched trowel, and precise spacing. It covers floor tile, shower walls, tub surrounds, backsplashes, and bathroom floors. We start by checking the subfloor for deflection, then install cement backer board or a waterproofing membrane where water will hit. Tile gets cut on a wet saw, set level with a laser level, and grouted once the mortar cures. Done right, a bathroom floor lasts 20-plus years.
Most Scottsdale homes we walk into have the same story: cracked tiles near the toilet flange, grout deterioration from hard water stains, and failing caulk lines around the shower pan. Our desert climate swings from 110-degree summers to cool winter mornings, and that movement works on tile joints year after year. If you are searching for a Scottsdale AZ tile installer who understands local slab construction and stucco-era bathrooms, we have set tile in hundreds of homes across Maricopa County. We also handle bathroom tile installation near me Scottsdale calls when a shower pan leak has already damaged the subfloor.
- ✓ Waterproofed before tile
- ✓ Flat floors, tight joints
- ✓ Grout that survives hard water
- ✓ Clean cuts around fixtures
What's included
What our tile installation service covers
Our tile installation covers demo of old tile, subfloor prep, backer board, waterproofing in wet areas, tile setting, grout, and caulk. We handle the layout, cuts, and cleanup. Add-ons like new shower valves, exhaust fans, or vanity cabinets get priced separately so you only pay for what you need.
Subfloor and backer board
We check the subfloor for movement, repair water damage under flooring, and install cement backer board to ANSI A118 standards. Seams get taped and mudded before any membrane goes on.
Waterproofing in wet zones
Showers, tub surrounds, and shower pans get a waterproofing membrane over the backer board. We flood-test pans overnight before setting tile, which is the step that prevents future leaks.
Tile layout and setting
We snap layout lines, cut tile on a wet saw, and set it over thin-set with a notched trowel. A laser level keeps courses flat and joints consistent across the whole room.
Grout and caulk
Grout goes in after mortar cures. We caulk every change of plane with silicone caulk because grout cracks at corners and floor-to-wall transitions. Epoxy grout is available for showers and wet floors.
Final clean and walkthrough
We clean the tile, remove haze, and walk the job with you. You get care instructions and a warranty on our workmanship. The shower is ready 24 hours after grout and caulk cure.
How it works
How our tile installation process runs
We measure the room, check the subfloor for movement, and look for water damage under the existing tile. You get a written scope and a fixed price before demo starts. This visit takes about 45 minutes, and we bring samples of porcelain and ceramic tile so you can pick a direction on the spot.
We remove old tile, thin-set, and any rotted backer board, then haul it out. A moisture meter tells us whether the subfloor is dry enough to build on. If we find water damage under flooring, we repair the plywood or slab before anything else goes down. Demo on a standard hall bath runs one to two days.
Cement backer board gets screwed to the studs, seams get taped and mudded, and we apply the waterproofing membrane in showers and behind tub surrounds. The pan gets a flood test that sits overnight. This step is invisible when the job is done, and it is the one that matters most.
We snap layout lines so cuts land where they look intentional, not random. Tile goes down over thin-set with a notched trowel, checked with a laser level as we go. A wet saw handles straight cuts and a grinder handles curves around the shower valve. Setting a standard bathroom floor and shower takes two to four days.
Grout goes in after the mortar cures, usually the next day. We caulk every change of plane with silicone caulk instead of grout, because grout cracks there. Then we clean the tile, walk the job with you, and hand over care instructions. You can use the shower 24 hours after grout and caulk cure.
STEP 01Walkthrough and measure
We measure the room, check the subfloor for movement, and look for water damage under the existing tile. You get a written scope and a fixed price before demo starts. This visit takes about 45 minutes, and we bring samples of porcelain and ceramic tile so you can pick a direction on the spot.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on every job
Wet tile saw
Cuts porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone with a clean edge and no chipping. We use it for straight cuts and 45-degree miters on shower curbs and niches.
Notched trowel and grout float
The notched trowel controls thin-set thickness and coverage. The grout float packs grout into joints without pulling it back out.
Laser level
Keeps tile courses flat and level across long walls and floors. It catches lippage during setting instead of after grout.
Oscillating multi-tool
Cuts tile around shower valves, toilet flanges, and door jambs where a wet saw cannot reach. Diamond blades keep the cut tight to the fixture.
Moisture meter
Checks the subfloor and framing for hidden moisture before we set tile. If the reading is high, we find the leak first.
Caulking gun
Applies silicone caulk at every change of plane. A smooth, consistent bead is what keeps corners from cracking.
Real results
Before and after.
Tile Installation
Hall bath floor rebuild in 85251
Original 1980s tile with cracked grout, two hollow tiles, and a soft spot near the toilet flange. The homeowner had patched grout twice and it kept failing.
After: New porcelain floor set over repaired backer board, sealed grout, and a clean caulk line at the tub. Flat underfoot with no hollow spots. Three days of work.
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Tile Installation
Master shower rebuild in 85255
A slow pan leak had stained the ceiling below. Grout was black at the corners and the caulk line had pulled away from the curb on two sides.
After: New sloped pan, waterproofing membrane, flood test, and large-format porcelain walls with epoxy grout. Leak stopped and the ceiling stain was repaired. Six days.
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Tile Installation
Powder room refresh in 85258
Tile was sound but grout was stained brown from hard water and the caulk at the base was black with mildew. The room looked dirty no matter how much it was scrubbed.
After: Old grout cut out and replaced, new silicone caulk at the base, and a sealed finish. The room looks freshly tiled. Two days of work.
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Tile problems we fix in Scottsdale bathrooms
Tile fails for predictable reasons. Here are the ones we see most in Scottsdale, and how we stop them from coming back.
Ask a pro →Cracked tiles and hollow spots underfoot
We pull the loose tile, check the subfloor for deflection, and rebuild with proper backer board and thin-set coverage. A notched trowel and back-buttering get full contact, which is what stops tiles from popping.
Grout deterioration from hard water stains
We remove the old grout, clean the joints, and re-grout with a product rated for wet areas. In showers we recommend epoxy grout, which resists hard water stains and mold and mildew far better than cement grout.
Shower pan leaks and failing caulk lines
We rebuild the pan with a sloped mortar bed and waterproofing membrane, flood-test it overnight, then set tile and caulk every change of plane with silicone caulk. That combination is what keeps a Scottsdale shower dry.
Mold and mildew in grout and caulk
We replace affected grout and caulk, verify the exhaust fan actually vents outside, and check for hidden moisture with a moisture meter. If the fan is undersized, we can install a properly sized unit.
Proof you can check
Licensed, certified, and warrantied
- Arizona ROC (Registrar of Contractors) license · Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- ANSI A118 tile installation standards · American National Standards Institute
- TCNA guidelines for wet-area tile · Tile Council of North America
Most bathroom tile jobs in Scottsdale run $1,200 to $4,500 in 2026, depending on square footage, tile choice, and whether we are replacing backer board. A simple floor re-tile starts near the low end. A full shower with waterproofing, a new pan, and epoxy grout lands at the top. We give you a fixed price after a walkthrough, so the number does not move unless you change the scope.
Porcelain tile is the best all-around choice for Scottsdale bathrooms. It handles desert temperature swings, resists water absorption under 0.5 percent, and stands up to hard water better than ceramic. Natural stone looks great but needs sealing every year or two. For shower floors, we recommend a matte porcelain with enough texture to stay safe when wet.
A standard bathroom floor takes two to three days from demo to grout. A full shower with new backer board and waterproofing runs four to six days. Larger master bathrooms with floor, shower, and tub surround can take seven to ten days. Grout and caulk need 24 hours to cure before you use the shower.
Usually yes. We remove old tile and thin-set so we can inspect the subfloor and start with a flat, sound surface. Tiling over existing tile adds height at the toilet flange and door threshold, and it hides water damage you want to find. In rare cases where the old tile is bonded tight and the floor is flat, we can set over it with a proper bonding primer.
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Call now and we will walk your bathroom, measure the tile, and give you a fixed price before any demo starts. Arizona ROC licensed, EPA Lead-Safe Certified, and warrantied work. Free estimates, no pressure.
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Call +1 855-612-4434 or email [email protected] and we will get back to you the same business day. We answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 18:00, and we schedule walkthroughs across Scottsdale and Maricopa County within a few days. Bring your wish list and your budget.