Basic
$20 – $26 per sq ft
White glazed ceramic 3x6 in. wall tile, straight lay over cement board with moisture barrier, caulked at the tub
How Much Does Install Bathtub Tile Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Install Bathtub Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Bathtub Tile in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $24 to $31 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Bathtub Tile in Detroit, Michigan
$24 – $31
per sq ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install bathtub tile.
National average: $24 – $31 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$24 – $31 per sq ft
Glazed ceramic 3x12 in. tile in a solid color, brick lay, waterproofed backer, PVC edge trim, caulked at the tub
Premium
$30 – $39 per sq ft
Larger 4x12 in. glossy handmade-look ceramic tile over a waterproofing membrane, metal edge trim, stain-resistant grout, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.63 – $11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.79 – $3.55 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.86 – $2.37 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Install Bathtub Tile photo examples
Black glossy tile bathroom with a white clawfoot tub and checkerboard floor
Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTub surrounded by cream-colored square wall tile in an older bathroom
Photo: Alf van Beem · CC0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite subway tile covering the walls around an empty bathtub alcove
Photo: juhansonin · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBlue and gray glazed tile around a built-in tub in a bathroom with a window
Photo: andrechinn · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install bathtub tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Detroit style: Mid-century modern and industrial loft
Metro Detroit has a deep mid-century modern inheritance, from Cranbrook to the region's 1950s ranches, plus converted downtown lofts that go industrial. Local designers lean on both rather than on coastal or Mediterranean references.
Work by Detroit designers first, then the styles Detroit draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Concetti
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($10.87-$13.73 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.22-$10.79 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.82-$3.59 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.88-$2.39 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs1.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Bathtub Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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