Basic
$1,601 – $4,447 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 Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1,884 to $5,232 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 Washington, District of Columbia
$1,884 – $5,232
eachPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for tile on shower.
National average: $1,800 – $5,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,884 – $5,232 each
Porcelain 12x24 wall tile, 2x2 mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, bullnose edges, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$2,355 – $6,540 each
Rectified porcelain 12x24 walls with an accent stripe, penny-tile mosaic floor, sheet membrane, epoxy grout, metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $851 – $2,310 | each |
| Labor | labor | $655 – $1,872 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $227 – $630 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $151 – $420 | each |
Prices adjusted for Washington 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
Photo: andrechinn · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how tile on shower looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
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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