tile

Tile that stays watertight.

Tile showers, walls, floors, backsplashes, tub surrounds. Schluter waterproofing on every wet install. LVP and self-leveling underlayment when the bathroom job needs it.

Pricing: Standard shower install $4,500–$9,000 depending on tile choice and size. Backsplashes $35–$75/sqft. Floor tile $12–$20/sqft installed. LVP $5–$8/sqft installed.

Tile work is judged at the inch level — and homeowners in Alexandria, Fergus Falls, and Sauk Centre deserve installs that hold up. Crooked grout lines, uneven cuts, mismatched grout color, and skimped waterproofing all show up the day after install. We do tile slowly enough to get it right.

What we install

  • Shower walls and floors with full Schluter waterproofing
  • Tile walls — wainscot, accent walls, tub surrounds
  • Tile floors — bathrooms, mudrooms, laundry, kitchens
  • Tub surrounds
  • Kitchen backsplashes — including herringbone, mosaic, large-format
  • Heated floor systems (Schluter Ditra-Heat)

Most bathroom and mudroom remodels need more than tile — so we handle those too as part of the same job rather than coordinating a second trade:

  • LVP (luxury vinyl plank) installation when the room calls for vinyl rather than tile — waterproof, durable, and a clean companion to tile work.
  • Self-leveling underlayment when a subfloor isn’t flat enough for tile or LVP. Older Minnesota homes almost always need it; skipping it is the most common cause of cracked tile and gapped vinyl seams.

If you’re planning a bathroom remodel and don’t know whether you want tile floor or LVP, we can walk through both at the estimate.

Service area

  • Alexandria, MN
  • Osakis, MN
  • Fergus Falls, MN
  • Sauk Centre, MN
  • Perham, MN
  • Long Prairie, MN
  • Little Falls, MN
  • St Cloud, MN
  • Glenwood, MN
  • Battle Lake, MN

Recent tile work

Tile Showers

Large-format porcelain floor tile installation with diagonal checkerboard pattern and leveling clips in west-central Minnesota.
Diagonal tile floor layout with leveling clips.
Tile shower installation in progress with large-format wall tile and diagonal checkerboard floor pattern in west-central Minnesota.
Shower tile install — walls and floor in progress.
Overhead view of a completed tile shower floor featuring white hexagonal tile with black and gray accent stones and a chrome drain fixture.
Custom tile shower floor installation with decorative hexagonal pattern and accent stones.
Completed tile shower floor with black and white penny tile pattern and integrated drain.
Custom penny tile shower floor installation with elegant black and white mosaic pattern.
Completed tile shower with large white subway tiles, black grout lines, hexagonal mosaic floor in white and black, and matching hexagonal niche insert.
Custom tile shower installation featuring large format subway tiles with coordinating hexagonal mosaic floor and niche details.
Completed tile shower with large format subway tiles, black grout lines, mosaic penny tile floor strip, corner bench, and framed niche details.
Custom tile shower featuring contemporary subway tile walls with coordinating mosaic accents and built-in corner bench.
Finished tile shower with subway tile walls, penny tile floor in gray and cream, and built-in bench seat.
Custom tile shower featuring subway wall tile and decorative penny tile flooring with integrated bench seating.
Completed tile shower with gray hexagonal mosaic tile wall and frameless glass enclosure
Custom tile shower installation featuring geometric hexagonal tile pattern and frameless glass door.
Completed tile shower featuring white subway tile in herringbone pattern with black matte fixtures and hexagonal tile niche inserts.
Custom tile shower installation with herringbone layout and coordinated matte black hardware.
Completed tile shower featuring white herringbone subway tile walls and two hexagonal tile niches with black trim.
Custom tile shower installation with herringbone pattern and decorative niches.
Completed tile shower niche with hexagonal gray tile pattern and white caulk applicator displayed on shelf.
Finished tile niche detail showing professional caulking application on hexagonal tile work.

Tile Backsplashes

Completed kitchen backsplash with white subway tile and granite countertop with chrome faucet, side-lit with natural window light.
Custom kitchen backsplash and granite countertop installation.
Finished kitchen renovation featuring granite countertops, geometric tile backsplash, stainless steel sink, and black appliances.
Kitchen renovation complete with granite counters and custom backsplash.
Kitchen backsplash installation featuring geometric patterned tile with bronze metallic grout lines above granite countertop.
Custom geometric tile backsplash with bronze accents completes this modern kitchen renovation.
Completed kitchen backsplash featuring white subway tile with decorative hexagonal tile inset, paired with speckled gray countertops.
Finished kitchen backsplash installation with custom hexagonal tile accent.
Completed kitchen backsplash with cream subway tile and granite countertop installation
Finished kitchen backsplash featuring crisp white subway tile and speckled granite countertop.
Modern kitchen with geometric wood-frame cabinet fronts, granite countertop, and stainless steel sink fixtures.
Custom kitchen cabinetry with contemporary geometric panel design and granite countertop installation.

Tub Surrounds

Completed tile shower surround featuring large-format gray stone-look ceramic tiles with white subway tile accent strip, installed in running bond pattern.
Custom tile shower surround with coordinated accent detailing.
Completed tile shower surround with gray subway and mosaic accent tile, white bathtub visible.
Custom tile shower installation featuring gray subway tile with glass mosaic accent band.
Marble subway tile shower surround with white bathtub and polished chrome trim.
Custom marble tile shower installation with elegant veining and professional finishing.
Marble tile shower surround with subway-style layout and taupe veining throughout three walls.
Custom marble tile shower installation with elegant subway pattern layout.
Marble tile shower surround with dark brick accent border above white bathtub
Marble subway tile installation with contrasting dark brick accent band.
Completed natural stone shower with stacked stone wall feature and slate tile surround, wooden beam ceiling visible.
Custom stone shower featuring stacked stone accent wall and natural slate tile finishes.
Master bathroom double vanity with wood cabinetry, granite countertop, and framed mirror with overhead lighting
Custom double vanity installation with wood cabinetry and granite countertop.

Common questions

Why Schluter waterproofing?
Schluter Kerdi is a bonded waterproof membrane that goes behind the tile. It's the gold standard for shower waterproofing — done right, you'll never see water damage in the framing. We use it on every wet install.
Porcelain vs ceramic tile?
Porcelain is denser, harder, less porous — better for floors and high-wear areas. Ceramic is fine for walls and backsplashes. Cost differs less than people think; the install labor is the same.
Can you tile over existing tile?
Sometimes — but usually we recommend tearing out and starting clean. Tiling over old tile adds height that can interfere with door clearances and trim, and you inherit any waterproofing problems underneath.
How long does a shower tile install take?
Most shower installs run 4–7 working days: demo, waterproofing, tile, grout, sealing. We don't rush cure times — that's where waterproofing fails.
How much does shower tile installation cost?
A standard 3x5 ft shower alcove runs $4,500–$7,000 installed, including demo, Schluter waterproofing, and mid-range tile. Large walk-in showers with niche and bench run $7,000–$12,000+. Tile selection is the biggest variable.
Do you source the tile or do I buy my own?
Either works. We can source tile through our supplier accounts, or you can supply your own. Bring the product (and 10% overage) to the consultation and we'll confirm substrate requirements and coverage.
Do you install LVP flooring too?
Yes — LVP (luxury vinyl plank) is part of most bathroom remodels we do, and we install it standalone as well. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and a good companion to tile work in the same job. Runs $5–$8/sqft installed.
What about self-leveling underlayment?
We use self-leveling underlayment (cementitious pourable floor) whenever a subfloor isn't flat enough for tile or LVP — common in older homes and remodels. It's a critical prep step. Without a flat substrate, tile cracks and LVP develops gaps at the seams.
Do you serve the Alexandria and Fergus Falls area?
Yes — tile is one of our most common remodel services in Alexandria, Osakis, Sauk Centre, Fergus Falls, Perham, Glenwood, and Battle Lake. We also serve Little Falls and St Cloud for tile projects. Free estimate.
What's a workmanship warranty on tile?
1-year workmanship warranty. Covers grout cracking, tile debonding, and waterproofing failures attributable to installation. Does not cover tile cracked by structural movement.

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