Basic
$1,508 – $4,194 each
Glazed ceramic 3x6 in wall tile, 2x2 porcelain mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, sanded grout
How Much Does Tile On Shower Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Tiling one standard shower (three walls plus floor) with ceramic or porcelain tile, including backer board, waterproofing, setting materials and labor.
Tile On Shower in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $1,774 to $4,934 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tile On Shower in Columbus, Ohio
$1,774 – $4,934
eachPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for tile on shower.
National average: $1,800 – $5,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,774 – $4,934 each
Porcelain 12x24 wall tile, 2x2 mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, bullnose edges, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$2,217 – $6,168 each
Rectified porcelain 12x24 walls with an accent stripe, penny-tile mosaic floor, sheet membrane, epoxy grout, metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $761 – $2,068 | each |
| Labor | labor | $674 – $1,926 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $203 – $564 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $135 – $376 | each |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Tile On Shower photo examples
Blue ceramic tile shower with rain head and handheld shower under a skylight
Photo: andrechinn · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBlue and gray tiled walk-in shower with bench and window
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Design styles
See how tile on shower 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 ($810.00-$2,200.00 per unit)
- Labor ($630.00-$1,800.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($216.00-$600.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($144.00-$400.00 per unit)
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 Club: How much does it cost to tile a shower, tileclub.com, 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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