Complete Bathroom Tile Cost Guide for Everett, MA (2026)

Bathroom tile cost in Everett, MA runs from $700 for a basic re-grout to over $11,500 for a full floor-and-shower rebuild, based on 2026 Greater Boston rates. Most homeowners pay between $2,000 and $5,000. That covers labor, waterproofing, and setting materials. Tile is purchased separately — you choose it, we install it. Send photos of your bathroom for a free Everett tile cost estimate and we'll price each area separately.

Everett's housing stock is heavy on two- and three-family homes built in the early 1900s. Many bathrooms were last tiled between the 1970s and 1990s. That era used mastic adhesive over drywall. Old mud-bed floors cracked with age. These substrates add prep work — and sometimes extra cost — before new tile can go down.

For the broader Boston-area pricing picture, see our bathroom tile installation cost in Boston guide.

Key Takeaways

• Re-grout and re-caulk only: $700–$1,800 (labor and setting materials, size-dependent)
• Bathroom floor, 30–45 sq ft: $2,000–$2,300 (old floor removed, customer-supplied tile)
• Tub surround tear-out and retile: $4,300–$5,000 (60–80 sq ft; add ~$400 for a niche)
• Full shower tear-out and rebuild: $5,000–$7,000+ (benches and stone sills push it higher)
• Floor plus shower, one job: $7,500–$11,500 (size and heated floor option drive the range)
• Tile rip-out disposal: $450 flat fee added to any demo scope

How Much Does Bathroom Tile Installation Cost in Everett, MA?

Our prices cover labor, waterproofing, thin-set, grout, and all setting materials. They do not include tile. All figures reflect 2026 Greater Boston rates.

Most Everett homeowners do the shower first, then come back for the floor. We write every estimate by area so you can phase the work. Send photos for an accurate bathroom tile cost estimate — photos let us price it right the first time.

What Factors Affect Bathroom Tile Cost in Everett, MA the Most?

Scope and substrate condition drive price more than anything else. Here's what moves the number up or down.

Housing Type and Wall Condition

Everett triple-deckers built before 1980 often have plaster walls behind old tile. Plaster is heavier and more brittle than drywall. Removing tile from plaster takes more time. Condos in newer Everett buildings usually have cement board or greenboard. Those go faster.

Existing Substrate Problems

Soft or water-damaged walls need new backer before we can tile. Schluter Kerdi-Board and USG Durock cement board are the two most common replacements. Either adds material cost and up to a full extra day of labor. According to TCNA installation guidelines, a sound substrate is required before any tile system goes down. We find these problems during photo review or a free site visit before the estimate is final.

Demo and Disposal

Every tile rip-out job carries a $450 disposal fee. Tile and mortar debris is heavy. A typical shower tear-out produces several hundred pounds of material. This fee is flat and does not scale with square footage.

Scope Add-ons That Change the Price

• A recessed niche adds about $400 to a tub surround or shower scope
• A heated floor replaces Schluter Strata Mat with a single heating cable sized to the open floor area
• Moving plumbing or walls requires a separate plumber — check with the Everett building department first
• A bench or built-in seat adds labor time and material to full shower rebuilds

Which Tile Material Is Best for a Boston-Area Bathroom — and What Does Each Cost?

You buy the tile; we install it. Tile cost is separate from our labor and setting material price. Here's what you can expect at local suppliers, based on current 2026 retail pricing.

Ceramic tile is the most affordable option. It works well for tub surrounds and tiled outside walls. It is softer than porcelain, so it is not our first choice for shower floors. Porcelain is denser and moisture-resistant — the best all-around pick for Everett showers. Natural stone needs sealing and careful installation. Glass mosaic takes the most labor because small pieces on mesh backing take longer to set and grout.

For installation steps and substrate prep by tile type, see our complete bathroom tile installation how-to guide.

Pattern Complexity and Cost

A straight lay on 12×24 porcelain goes fast. A diagonal or herringbone pattern takes longer because every cut is angled. A Versailles pattern with mixed tile sizes can add a half day or more. Tell us your pattern upfront so we can price it correctly.

Setting Materials That Support the Installation

How Much Does Shower Tile Installation Cost vs. Bathroom Floor Tile?

Shower tile costs more than floor tile at the same square footage. Showers need a full waterproofing system. Floors only need an uncoupling membrane. Here's a direct comparison (as of 2026, current Greater Boston rates).

The Schluter Kerdi tray is a factory-made waterproof tray that bonds directly to the substrate. Per Schluter's product specifications, we make the drain connection as part of every shower floor job. Only moving the drain or valve location requires a licensed plumber.

Shower walls get Custom Building Products RedGard liquid membrane before tile goes up. It dries red so we can confirm full coverage. Bathroom floors use Schluter Strata Mat — a different system built for floors, not showers.

The complete guide to bathroom tile installation covers the full waterproofing sequence in detail.

What Are the Labor Costs for a Tile Installer in Everett, MA?

We work as a two-person crew. Most Everett bathroom tile jobs take 2 to 5 working days. A simple floor replacement takes 1–2 days. A full shower tear-out and rebuild runs 3–5 days. Labor cost is built into every project range in the pricing table above.

These factors push labor time up in Everett specifically:

• Old mud-bed floors — common in pre-1980 Everett bathrooms — take longer to remove than tile set over cement board
• Third-floor triple-decker units — hauling debris down stairs adds time versus a ground-floor job
• Tight bathroom layouts — small cuts around toilets, radiators, and pedestal vanities slow down a floor install
• Large-format tile (24×48 or bigger) — needs back-buttering and precise lippage leveling, which takes more time per piece

A photo review or free site visit catches these factors before we finalize the estimate. We do not charge for the site visit when measurements are uncertain.

How Can You Save Money on Bathroom Tile Without Cutting Corners?

The biggest variable in your total cost is the tile itself — and you control that. Here are practical ways to keep the budget in check.

• Choose 12×12 or 12×24 porcelain over large-format slabs. Large-format tiles take longer to level. Labor time goes up even if tile costs less per sq ft at the store.
• Go with a straight lay instead of herringbone or diagonal. Pattern complexity adds labor time. A straight offset is clean and costs less to install.
• Phase the work by area. We price each area separately. Do the shower this year and the floor next — same quality, spread over time.
• Keep spare tile from your original install. Cracked-tile repair costs $700–$900. It only works when you have matching tile on hand.
• Avoid moving plumbing. A shower rebuild without valve or drain relocation costs far less than one that needs a plumber visit.

We never mark up tile and receive no commissions from tile stores. Our job is to install what you pick. Local suppliers near Everett — in Malden and Medford — typically stock Daltile, MSI, and Anatolia lines. Visiting a few showrooms before you commit is worth the time.

Why Hire a Local Everett Tile Installer Instead of a General Remodeler?

A tile contractor who works in these buildings every week knows what to expect inside them. General remodelers often subcontract tile work. The person you hire is not always the person who shows up. As your tile contractor in Everett, Aguirre Modern Tile sends the same two-person crew from start to finish.

Across 500+ completed projects in Greater Boston, our crew has worked in every building type — new condos in Chelsea, 1920s triple-deckers in Everett, post-war buildings in Malden. In our 15+ years of experience, we have seen every substrate problem these older buildings produce. We carry liability insurance and provide a certificate of insurance to any condo association or GC on request.

• Waterproofing done to spec. RedGard on every shower wall. Schluter Kerdi tray on every shower floor. No shortcuts, regardless of budget.
• Professional-grade setting materials. Laticrete 254 Platinum for large-format tile. Laticrete Permacolor grout throughout. These hold up in high-moisture Boston bathrooms.
• Area-by-area estimates. We price each scope separately so you can phase the work. A general remodeler usually quotes the whole bathroom as one package.
• No tile markup, ever. You pick your tile at the store. We install it. No commissions, no markups.