Bathroom Remodel FAQ & Tile Questions Across Greater Seattle

No. Andzhei works alone. He quotes the job, plans the layout, sets the tile, and finishes the work himself. No new faces halfway through. 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. The visit settles the scope. 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.

Start on the contact page, or call (425) 737-8064. Say which room it is, what tile work it needs, and when you hope to begin. What the visit covers: tile estimate / site visit Seattle.

Bathrooms and showers are a common focus—not the only work. Kitchens, floors, fireplaces, custom patterns, and repairs are on the list too. Start with bathroom tile, check floor tile cost Seattle for floors, or scan the services hub.

No. Tile and grout alone will not keep water out of the wall. 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.

If the old tile is solid, clean, and flat, it may be possible. 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. Nothing gets hidden 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 shower-only job often takes a few days after prep is done. A fuller bathroom remodel takes longer. Waterproofing, thinset, and grout each need cure time. Cutting that short leads to failed showers. 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 cheaper bid that leaves out wet-area prep is not a real saving. Compare scope, not just the bottom line—see material vs labor cost.

Usually you do, at a showroom or supplier. On the visit, Andzhei checks that your pick suits the room and the layout. Have samples or links ready if you already like something. 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.

That is decided at the visit, and either way works. You can buy them, or Andzhei buys what the job needs. The products are matched to the tile and the room before work starts.

For wet areas, most people pick porcelain or ceramic. 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. That means Seattle, Bellevue, Bothell, Edmonds, Shoreline, Everett, Marysville, and nearby Eastside and North corridor cities. Home base is Everett. City pages live under service areas. Not sure about your city? Call (425) 737-8064.

Yes. Browse the portfolio to see finished rooms from past 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.