Basic
$1,547 – $4,299 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 Detroit, Michigan?
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 Detroit, Michigan typically costs $1,820 to $5,058 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 Detroit, Michigan
$1,820 – $5,058
eachPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for tile on shower.
National average: $1,800 – $5,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,820 – $5,058 each
Porcelain 12x24 wall tile, 2x2 mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, bullnose edges, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$2,275 – $6,323 each
Rectified porcelain 12x24 walls with an accent stripe, penny-tile mosaic floor, sheet membrane, epoxy grout, metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $802 – $2,178 | each |
| Labor | labor | $662 – $1,890 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $214 – $594 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $143 – $396 | each |
Prices adjusted for Detroit 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.
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 ($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 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
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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