Basic
$8.38 – $25 per sq ft
Glazed white ceramic 3x6 in. wall tile with bullnose edges, porcelain mosaic floor, waterproofed backer, cement grout
How Much Does Shower Tile Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install ceramic or porcelain tile on shower walls and floor over a waterproofed backer, per sq ft of tiled surface, materials and labor.
Shower Tile in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $9.86 to $30 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Shower Tile in Columbus, Ohio
$9.86 – $30
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for shower tile.
National average: $10 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.86 – $30 per sq ft
Porcelain 12x24 in. wall tile with porcelain mosaic floor, waterproofed backer, polymer grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$12 – $37 per sq ft
Large-format stone-look porcelain wall tile with matching floor mosaic, waterproofed backer, stain-resistant grout, metal trim
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.23 – $12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.75 – $12 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.13 – $3.38 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $2.26 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Shower Tile photo examples
Marble subway tile shower wall with mosaic accent band and niche
Photo: Brock Builders · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLarge-format stone-look tile shower wall with diamond accents and shelf
Photo: BryanKemp · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite subway tile shower wall with painted accent tile band
Photo: gemteck1 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBeige stone tile shower with handheld shower and corner shelves
Photo: Miguel Andrade · Public domain · Source
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Design styles
See how shower tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Julie Geyer Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Kerry Leikus Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Laura Mineff Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$13.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$10.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Tile Installation Costs & Prices - ProMatcher, ProMatcher, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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