- Tub surround tile work: $2,000 flat.
- Kitchen backsplash tile work: $1,000 flat, labor.
- Tile floors: $3 per square foot labor, or $2 per square foot labor on jobs of 2,000 square feet or more.
What kind of tile work comes up in Nolanville
Most of the calls I get from Nolanville are for new houses going up in those subdivisions. Builders put in a basic tile in the main living areas, and homeowners want something better in the master bath or the kitchen backsplash. I also get calls from older houses in the established parts of town, usually a shower that has been leaking or a tub surround that looks dated.
On a new build the subfloor is usually oriented strand board, and the walls are drywall. In an older house you might find a mud bed under the existing tile or a vinyl floor that has to come out first. Either way I look at the actual room, measure the space, and tell you what the substrate needs before any tile goes down. The same person who quotes the job is the one doing the work, so nothing gets lost in translation.
How the substrate is in Nolanville and what that means for your tile job
The ground in Bell County is mostly clay, and that can shift with dry weather and wet weather. A concrete slab in a Nolanville house usually has a vapor barrier under it, but I still check for cracks and level before I start. If the slab has a low spot or a high spot I can float it out with a self leveling compound. That is part of the prep I factor into the quote.
For a shower floor I build the mud bed myself, sloped a quarter inch per foot to the drain. That is the only way to make sure water runs where it should. On a tub surround I use a cement board with a bonded waterproofing membrane over it. That keeps moisture out of the wall cavity. If the house has a wood subfloor I make sure it is stiff enough so the grout does not crack later. I have seen a lot of tile failures in Nolanville from a floor that bounced. I fix that before I set a single piece.
- I measure the actual room, not a blueprint, so the layout is right for your space
- You choose the tile from the supply house in Temple, and that is what gets set
- I use brass or satin edge profiles where tile meets drywall or carpet
- Grout gets sealed after it cures, and I clean up all the dust and scraps behind me
Scheduling a tile job from Killeen to Nolanville
Nolanville is a short drive from my shop in Killeen. That means a small job like a backsplash or a tub surround is easy to fit into the schedule without a lot of wasted driving time. I can come out, look at the room, and give you a straight quote on the spot. If the job is a floor or a full shower I still come out first, measure everything, and then give you the number.
You call the shop at (512) 297-7493 or send an email to info@merlanstile.com. I answer the phone myself most of the time. We set a time for me to come see the room. After that you pick the tile, or you can come with me to the supply house and look at what they have in stock. Then I set a start date and we go from there. I work one job at a time, so your job gets my full attention until it is done.
What the written warranty covers and what it does not
Every tile installation I do carries a written one year limited labor warranty from the date of completion. That means if something goes wrong because of how I set the tile, I come back and fix it at no labor charge. It covers things like a tile that comes loose, grout that cracks from a bad bond, or a shower pan that leaks because the slope was wrong.
The warranty does not cover the tile material itself. That falls under the manufacturer's own warranty, and I am not the one who made the tile. It also does not cover anything that happens after the job is done, like a crack from a dropped object or a stain from a chemical cleaner. If you need a repair down the road I can do that too, but it would be quoted as a separate job. The warranty is a straightforward document, and I give you a copy with the final invoice.
The price for a tub surround in Nolanville and how to get a quote for other work
A tub surround tile job, which covers the three walls around a standard tub, is $2,000 flat. That includes the setting, the grout, the seal, and the cleanup. It does not include the tile material or any plumbing fixtures. You buy the tile, or I can take you to the supply house to pick it out.
For any other kind of tile work, like a kitchen backsplash, a bathroom floor, or a full shower, I need to see the room to give you a straight quote. Every job is different. The size of the tile, the layout, the condition of the substrate, and the details like niches or benches all change the labor. Call me at (512) 297-7493 or email info@merlanstile.com. I will come look at the room, measure it, and give you a number that covers everything. That is how I have always done it.