- 5.0★ rated by our customers
- 20 years remodeling in Houston
- Licensed, with licensed electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades
- Free estimates
Tile is only as good as what is underneath it. Gulf Remodeling installs tile in Houston homes and businesses, and we put as much care into the waterproofing, the substrate and the layout as into the tile you see.
Bathroom Remodel Before and After in Houston
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Tile work we do
- Shower walls and floors, including niches, benches and curbless showers
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen backsplashes (see backsplash installation)
- Kitchen and living area floors, including large-format porcelain and wood-look tile
- Tub surrounds
- Accent and feature walls, including fireplace surrounds
- Natural stone, mosaic and patterned layouts
Tile in Houston homes
Waterproofing in showers
Grout and most tile are not waterproof. In a shower, the waterproof layer behind the tile is what keeps water out of the wall. We install a proper waterproofing system over the walls and floor and detail the corners, niches and curb. In Houston humidity, this is the step that decides whether a shower lasts.
Slab movement and cracked tile
Houston slabs move with the soil, and small slab cracks show up as cracked tile and grout. For floors over a slab, we use a crack-isolation layer under the tile where it makes sense, so normal movement does not crack the finished floor.
Large-format tile
Big porcelain tiles look great but show every dip in the floor. We level the floor first and set large tiles so the edges do not catch.
Hard water
Houston’s hard water leaves scale on shower tile and grout. Tile choice, a sealed grout and a good fan make cleaning much easier. We will point out what is easiest to keep looking new.
Replacing a whole floor? See our flooring installation. Planning a full bathroom? See bathroom remodeling.
How it works
- Free visit. We see the space, take measurements and talk through what you want.
- Written quote. You get a detailed quote and a proposed schedule before anything starts.
- Build. Our crew and licensed trades do the work, with one person keeping you updated.
- Walkthrough. We walk the finished work with you and take care of any final details.
Why Houston homeowners choose Gulf Remodeling
- 20 years of remodeling in Houston and the surrounding cities
- Licensed, with licensed electrical, plumbing and HVAC trade contractors on every job that needs them
- One point of contact from the first visit to the final walkthrough
- Permits and inspections handled as part of the project
- Free estimates, with a detailed written quote before any work starts
Areas we serve
We install tile in Houston, Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Pasadena, Baytown, League City, Friendswood, Katy, Cypress, Spring, Humble, Conroe and The Woodlands.
Tile installation: FAQ
Do you waterproof showers before tiling?
Yes, always. We install a waterproofing system on shower walls and floors before any tile goes up.
Why does tile crack on Houston slabs?
Houston soil makes slabs move, and cracks in the slab can travel up into the tile. A crack-isolation layer under the tile helps prevent that.
Can you install large-format tile?
Yes. We level the floor first so large tiles sit flat and the edges line up.
Can you tile over existing tile?
Sometimes, if the existing tile is solid and the height works. In showers we usually remove it so we can waterproof properly.
How do I get a quote?
Use the free estimate form on this page or call us. We measure the area, talk about tile choices and send a written quote.
Get a free estimate
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