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Remove old tile from a standard shower and retile the walls (and floor) with ceramic or porcelain over a waterproofed backer.
Shower Retile typically costs $1,200 to $4,500 each (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $1,200 each. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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$1,020 – $3,825 each
Glazed white porcelain 3x6 in. subway wall tile with bullnose edges, porcelain mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, cement grout
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Find a pro to do this$1,200 – $4,500 each
Porcelain 12x24 in. wall tile, porcelain mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, polymer-modified grout, metal edge trim
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Find a pro to do this$1,500 – $5,625 each
Large-format stone-look porcelain wall tile, porcelain mosaic floor, cement board with bonded sheet membrane, stain-resistant grout, metal edge trim
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $540 | $2,025 | each |
| Labor | labor | $420 | $1,575 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $144 | $540 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $96 | $360 | each |
Remove old tile from a standard shower and retile the walls (and floor) with ceramic or porcelain over a waterproofed backer.
Typical shower retile pricing range each.
Starting price $1,200 each. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Shower Retile usually lands between $1,200 to $4,500 each. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Remove old tile from a standard shower and retile the walls (and floor) with ceramic or porcelain over a waterproofed backer.
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $540 to $2,025 each.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $420 to $1,575 each.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $144 to $540 each.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $96 to $360 each.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Shower Retile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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Use the calculator range of $1,200 to $4,500 each as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most shower retile jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.
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