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Shower walls and floor
Tile size and pattern, drain position, slope, waterproofing and edge details need to be considered as one assembly.
Bathrooms and showers
Bathroom tile installation
A bathroom is more than separate tiled surfaces. The shower, floor, niches, drain and exposed edges need to work together before the first tile is set.
5.0 on GoogleWhich part of the bathroom are you planning?
Choose every surface and built detail you want included. Seeing the connected parts together helps clarify the tile layout, preparation and responsibilities before work is scheduled.
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Bathroom floor
Room shape, floor preparation, heating, movement and the doorway transition all affect the plan.
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Niches and benches
Dimensions, shelf material, grout-joint alignment and each exposed edge belong in the layout before tile is cut.
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Curbs, glass and transitions
The curb or curbless entry, glass line, doorway and adjoining finishes need clearly assigned dimensions and responsibilities.
One room, three views
Look closely at the tile layout.
Use the overview and two close views to compare joints, edges, drains and transitions before deciding what belongs in your estimate.
the room view shows how the stacked wall tile, niche, bench, mosaic floor and drain meet.
Open larger view
See how the material, grout and layout work together.
Compare realistic surface directions and common grout colours before you confirm the actual products and room measurements.
Warm limestone-look porcelain with light grout in a stacked layout.Warm limestone tile, warm white grout and a stacked layout.
Colours on screen are approximate; confirm them against the chosen tile and grout samples. Layouts use compatible tile shapes. Mallet Tile installs the products you select. Final cuts and joint positions depend on the room measurements and chosen material.
Plan the whole bathroom before setting the first tile
Share room photos, measurements, tile dimensions and pattern, expected demolition, drain and glass details, and any known plumbing or electrical changes. The written scope should identify the surfaces being tiled, preparation, waterproofing approach, slope, movement, exposed edges and who is responsible for each connected part.
Start your estimate
Let the grout joints connect the room
Niche returns, bench faces, drain cuts, plumbing openings, curbs and glass lines compete for the same layout. Looking at them together helps avoid an awkward narrow cut in the most visible place and makes the intended edge treatment clear before installation begins.
View our workFrom the first photos to a written estimate.
Each step answers a different question, so you can decide with the full scope in front of you.
Send the room details
Share photos, measurements, the selected tile if known and the parts of the room you want tiled.
Confirm what belongs in the work
Review surface preparation, demolition, layout, edges, transitions and any responsibilities involving other trades.
Resolve the visible decisions
Confirm tile size, pattern, grout, drains, niches and where cuts or exposed edges will land.
Review the written estimate
Read the included work and next steps before deciding when to schedule the installation.
Where we work
Bathroom tile installation across our service area
Mallet Tile installs bathroom and shower tile from Burlington and Oakville through Toronto, Newmarket and surrounding GTA communities. Send photos and measurements first so the room, material and service location can be considered together.
What customers value about working with Mallet Tile.
Selected five-star Google reviews, grouped by the topics customers mention. Open Google to read the full review history.
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Questions to answer before installation.
Use these answers to prepare the room details for your estimate.
What should I send for a bathroom tile estimate?
Send overall and detail photos, room measurements, tile dimensions and pattern, the expected demolition, drain and glass information, and any known plumbing, electrical or structural changes.
Do I need to choose the tile before requesting an estimate?
Not necessarily. If the final tile is not selected, share the sizes, materials and patterns you are considering. The choice can affect layout, cutting, handling and surface requirements, so exact product information is needed before the scope is finalized.
How are shower niches, benches and transitions planned?
List every niche, bench, curb or curbless transition, drain, glass line and adjoining finish. Their dimensions, tile alignment and edge treatment can then be addressed in the written scope.
Who decides the waterproofing approach?
The written scope should identify the selected assembly, the site conditions it depends on and who is responsible for each part. That decision needs to be clear before tile installation is scheduled.
Can every bathroom have a curbless shower?
No. A curbless entry depends on available floor depth, drain position, slope, structure and the height of adjoining finishes. Those conditions need to be checked before a curbless design is treated as part of the scope.
Does Mallet Tile provide a full bathroom renovation?
Mallet Tile estimates the tile installation and any preparation expressly listed in the written scope. Plumbing, electrical work, shower glass, cabinetry and structural changes should be assigned separately so the owner knows who is responsible for each part.
Tell us about the room and tile.
Share the material, measurements and project details. We will begin with a written estimate.
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