Tile Installation in Madrona, Seattle – Custom Shower Installers. Price for labor and material

TK Tile Services recently completed a custom shower tile installation in Madrona, Seattle, featuring vertically installed 2.5"x10" porcelain tile, a white hexagon mosaic shower floor, and premium gold Schluter trim details.

This project showcases the level of craftsmanship required for high-end shower tile installation. Every tile layout was carefully planned to ensure grout lines align consistently throughout the shower walls, niche, and window area. Proper alignment is one of the details that separates a premium tile installation from a standard installation.

Vertical Tile Installation

The shower walls were installed using glossy dark-blue 2.5"x10" porcelain tile in a vertical layout. Vertical tile installation remains one of the most popular trends in Seattle because it creates a clean, modern appearance and visually increases the height of the room.

Gray grout was selected to complement the tile while minimizing maintenance and providing a refined finish.

Custom Shower Niche

A recessed niche was installed to provide practical storage without disrupting the design. The niche was fully tiled using matching material and finished with gold Schluter trim for a clean, professional appearance.

Niche Pricing

• Niche Preparation: $120

• Niche Tile Installation: $280

Window Tile Installation

This shower includes a standard-size window located inside the wet area. Proper waterproofing and tile installation around windows are critical to prevent moisture issues and ensure long-term durability.

The entire window opening was wrapped with tile and finished with gold Schluter trim, creating a seamless transition from the shower walls to the window frame.

Window Wrap Pricing

• Window Wrap Installation: $200

Hexagon Mosaic Shower Pan

The shower floor was finished with a white hexagon mosaic tile. Mosaic tile is commonly used on shower pans because the additional grout joints provide better traction while allowing proper slope toward the drain.

Shower Pan Pricing

• Shower Pan Preparation: $40 per sq. ft.

• Hexagon Mosaic Installation: $250

Low-Profile Shower Curb

A modern low-profile curb approximately 2–2.5 inches high was installed and tiled to match the overall design. The curb provides water containment while maintaining a sleek, contemporary appearance.

Curb Pricing

• Curb Tile Installation: $250

tktile.comTile Installation Pricing

For this Madrona shower project, the standard wall tile installation rate was:

Tile Installation: $15 per sq. ft.

Additional services included:

Service Price Tile Installation (88 sq. ft.) $1,320 Wall Preparation $264 Niche Preparation $120 Niche Tile Installation $280 Window Wrap Installation $200 Curb Tile Installation $250 Hexagon Mosaic Shower Pan Installation $250 Epoxy Grout Installation $352 Total Labor Cost $3,036

Material Cost

Material Cost Waterproofing Materials $180 Thinset Mortar $120 Epoxy Grout $180 Gold Schluter Trim $140 Shower Drain Components $80 Shower Pan Materials $350 Curb Materials $64 Silicone & Sealants $40 Fasteners & Installation Accessories $35 Total Material Cost $1,189

Total Project Cost

Category Cost Labor $3,036 Materials (excluding tile) $1,189 Total Project Cost $4,225

Tile was supplied separately by the homeowner and is not included in the material pricing shown above.

Professional Tile Installation in Madrona

Successful shower tile installation requires much more than simply setting tile. Proper substrate preparation, waterproofing, layout planning, grout joint alignment, niche construction, window detailing, and precision cutting all play a critical role in the final result.

At TK Tile Services, we specialize in shower tile installation, bathroom tile installation, large-format tile, custom niches, shower waterproofing, epoxy grout, and premium residential tile projects throughout Madrona, Seattle, and surrounding neighborhoods.