Bathroom tile services in Seattle by Andzhei, one craftsman who plans the layout, preps the room, and sets every shower wall, pan, niche, and floor himself.
Bathroom tile services in Seattle
In this service
- Shower walls, floors & niches
- Bathroom floors & walls
- Full-room scope when needed
- One craftsman—Andzhei
- Owner-led install
- 15+ yearsHands-on tile experience
- One craftsmanAndzhei does the work himself
- Regional reachEastside, North corridor, and nearby
- WA licensedVerify with L&I
Bathroom & shower tile
What this bathroom job includes
When homeowners book bathroom tile services in Seattle, most calls start with a worn shower surround, uneven floor, or grout lines that no longer hold up. I plan the layout, prep the substrate, and set the finish myself—from a single walk-in shower to full-room floors and wainscot walls.
Small rooms show every cut and corner joint. Before any thinset is mixed, I check wall plumb, subfloor flatness, and drain height so cuts land symmetrically around windows, valves, and glass enclosures. Drop cloths and dust control keep the rest of your home clean while work is underway.
Ability Tiles is Andzhei—one craftsman from measure to final walkthrough. Questions on scope? Call (425) 737-8064 or read more about how I work on About.
Shower tile
Shower walls, floors, niches & curbs
Shower walls, floors, niches, benches, and curb details. Full shower work and targeted replacements when the structure of the job allows. Finish quality shows in the corners, the cuts, and the way the tile meets fixtures and glass.
Shower pans need a true slope to the drain, curbs pitched inward so water never puddles outside the glass, and recessed niches framed to match full tile courses. See how waterproofing before shower tile protects the framing underneath before the first course goes up.
Bathroom floors & walls
Bathroom floors, walls & niches
Bathroom floors take daily foot traffic, bathmat moisture, and tight cuts around toilet flanges, vanity legs, and floor registers. I check subfloor deflection first, level low spots, and set uncoupling membrane or electric heat mats before laying the field.
Grid lines are snapped from the main sightline at the doorway so full tiles lead into the room and narrow slivers are avoided against the tub apron or baseboards. Transitions at the hall doorway are finished flush with metal profiles or a clean marble threshold.
When the room needs more than a surround, I handle the full-room tile finish that defines the space. I do not run whole-house general contracting. Other lines when you want the same installer: kitchen tile, floor tile, fireplace tile, and tile repair.
Materials
Materials and finishes that fit the room
Rectified porcelain, glazed ceramic, sheet mosaic, glass accents, and natural stone each behave differently on the wet saw and on the wall. Choosing the right material comes down to joint width, slip traction underfoot, and how much sealing you want to maintain.
Large-format porcelain (12×24 and up) keeps shower walls clean with narrow 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch joints once walls are trued flat. Smaller mosaic sheets or linear-drain envelope cuts give shower pans reliable grip. Natural marble and stone are sealed before and after grouting so pigments do not stain the surface, following Tile Council of North America handbook standards.
Based in Everett. If a city permit is required for your room, check SDCI permit guidance for current requirements. Not sure about your address? Ask on the contact page.
How I work
From visit to finish
Same clear path whether the job is a shower surround or a fuller bath package.
- 01
Site visit
I see the bathroom, discuss scope, and confirm materials direction before anything is locked in.
- 02
Clear estimate
You get a clear path on prep, layout, timeline, and cost before work starts.
- 03
Install
I set the tile myself—careful cuts, even spacing, clean lines on floors and walls.
- 04
Finish
Grout, cleanup, and a walkthrough before the job closes.
Recent work
Recent bathroom work
Real bathroom jobs from the portfolio and this page. Scan the finish—then request a visit for your bathroom.
More finished work on the portfolio.
Service area
Bathroom tile services in Seattle and nearby
I work across Ballard, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and surrounding neighborhoods. Planning a full bath rebuild in the city? See bathroom remodeling services in Seattle.
Other city pages: Bellevue, Bothell, Edmonds. Full list under service areas.
FAQ
Bathroom & shower questions
How long does a bath or shower tile job take?
A standard tub-surround tile install usually takes 3 to 4 days once backer board is up. A walk-in shower with a custom pan, recessed niche, and curb takes 5 to 7 days, and adding a bathroom floor adds 1 to 2 days. Cure windows between waterproofing, thinset, and grout are never rushed.
Can you install over existing floors or walls?
Only when the old layer is flat, dry, and solidly bonded with zero hollow spots when tapped. In most older bathrooms, soft drywall around the shower or flexing wood subfloors mean tearing down to the studs or subfloor so the new installation stays flat and watertight.
What tile sizes work best on shower floors vs. walls?
Center-drain shower pans need 2×2-inch or smaller mosaic sheets so the floor pitches smoothly at 1/4 inch per foot with extra grout lines for traction. Linear drains allow large-format planks pitched in a single plane, while walls can run 12×24 or larger panels to minimize grout maintenance.
What drives the cost of bathroom tile installation?
Square footage, tear-out of old mortar or tile, subfloor leveling, number of recessed niches or benches, and layout pattern (such as herringbone vs. stacked grid) set the labor scope. For typical ranges, see the bathroom tile cost guide.
Do you only tile bathrooms?
Baths and showers are the primary focus. Kitchen backsplashes, entry floors, custom feature walls, fireplace surrounds, and repairs are also available when you want the same craftsman—see the services hub.
How do I get a written estimate?
Send your project details on the contact page or call (425) 737-8064. Share the room dimensions, whether old tile needs removal, and your target start window, and I will set up a walkthrough to measure and quote.
Next step
Request a bathroom visit
Ready to talk through the room and timeline? Share a few details—I’ll follow up and schedule a visit.