FAQ

No. Ability Tiles is Andzhei—one craftsman. He quotes the job, plans the layout, sets the tile, and finishes the work himself. You hire the installer, not a rotating crew. More on the About page.

Yes. Ability American Tiles LLC is WA licensed. You can verify the license with Washington L&I.

Many homeowners hire a tile installer directly for tile-led bathroom, shower, kitchen, or floor work. A GC fits better when several trades must run end to end. Ability Tiles is tile-focused—including full bathroom remodel when the room needs it—not a whole-house GC. Scope is confirmed on the visit. See bathroom tile and the services hub.

Yes, when the scope is tile. Clear handoffs and a realistic schedule keep the finish clean. Share who else is on the job when you request a visit.

Request a visit on the contact page, or call (425) 737-8064. Share the room, roughly how much work, and your timeline. What the visit covers: tile estimate / site visit Seattle.

Bathrooms and showers are a common focus—not the only work. Kitchen tile, floors, custom patterns, fireplace surrounds, and repairs are available when you want the same installer. Start with bathroom tile, check floor tile cost Seattle for floors, or scan the services hub.

No. Tile and grout are not the waterproof layer. Showers and other wet areas need a proper membrane system behind the tile. That detail is part of a careful shower build and is confirmed on the visit. More on bathroom and shower tile.

Sometimes, if the surface is sound, clean, and level. Other times old material has to come out—especially in wet areas where the substrate is wrong. That call is made on site, not from photos alone.

Simple dry-area floors or a backsplash are where DIY sometimes works. Showers are different—failed wet-area work is expensive to fix. If the job is a shower or tub surround, hire an experienced installer. Kitchen options: kitchen tile.

Yes. Niches, benches, curbs, mosaics, herringbone, and large-format layouts take more layout time and more cuts. They also need correct wet-area detailing. Bring your plan or photos to the visit so the estimate matches the real work. Custom patterns: custom tile.

It happens. Soft substrate or old leaks show up once walls or floors are open. Andzhei stops, shows you what he found, and adjusts scope before covering it up. Surprises are handled on site—not buried under new tile.

It depends on scope—shower only, floor and walls, or a full bathroom remodel—plus materials, prep, and layout complexity. Showers cost more than a simple floor because wet-area work is slower and more exacting. Greater Seattle labor sits above many national averages. See bathroom tile cost Seattle and shower tile cost Seattle. For a number on your room, start with a tile estimate / site visit.

A focused shower remodel often lands in a few days once prep is ready. A fuller bathroom remodel takes longer. Cure time between waterproofing, thinset, and grout is real—rushing those steps is how showers fail. See the bathroom tile timeline Seattle guide, then confirm schedule on the visit. More room depth on the bathroom page.

Wait for the product cure time—often a few days after grout before regular shower use. Andzhei confirms the ready date before he leaves so you are not guessing.

Many backsplashes are a short, focused job once materials are on site—sometimes a day, sometimes more with outlets, corners, or complex patterns. Cost notes: kitchen backsplash cost Seattle. Service page: kitchen tile.

Bids often differ on what is included: demo, substrate fix, membrane, floor leveling, niches, and glass coordination. A low number that skips wet-area prep is not a savings. Compare scope, not just the bottom line—see material vs labor cost.

Many homeowners select tile from a showroom or supplier. Andzhei can discuss material direction on the visit so your choice fits the layout and the room. Bring samples or links if you already have a favorite. How the split works: material vs labor cost.

Plan about 10–15% extra for cuts, breakage, and future repairs. Buy from one dye lot so color matches. Patterns and diagonal layouts often need the higher end of that range.

Setting materials are part of the install conversation. The membrane, thinset, and grout need to fit the tile and the room—especially showers. That is sorted before work starts, not improvising mid-job.

Porcelain and ceramic are the usual choice for wet areas. Floor tile needs traction; walls need a layout that reads clean. Material is matched to the room on the visit—more on bathroom tile and floor tile.

They need a flatter substrate and careful layout to keep edges even. Feasible when the surface is ready. Worth discussing early if you are set on 12×24 or larger.

Often yes, when old tile or surrounds have to come out. Demo scope is set on the visit so disposal and substrate repair are not surprises. Not sure whether to patch or redo? See repair vs replace. Repair-only jobs: install and repair.

Greater Seattle—including Seattle, Bellevue, Bothell, Edmonds, Shoreline, Everett, Marysville, and nearby Eastside and North corridor cities. Based in Everett. City pages live under service areas. Not sure about your city? Call (425) 737-8064.

Yes. Browse the portfolio for bathrooms, showers, kitchens, floors, and custom details from Greater Seattle jobs.

Ask directly. Send a short message on the contact page, or call Andzhei. Real rooms are easier to answer in person than in a long email chain.