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Options include clay, concrete, and slate tiles. Each offers unique durability, aesthetics, and costs.

Different types of tile cutters may work best depending on the type of tile you are cutting and the size of your project. There are two main types of tile cutters: manual and electric. Manual tile cutters are quick and easy to use for small projects and softer tile materials, but they can only make straight cuts. Electric tile cutters make light work of big projects and can cut through harder materials.

The cost to install porcelain tile is about $1,930 on average. Porcelain tile prices range from $880 to $3,000 or more. The average cost tends to be higher than ceramic tile because porcelain tile is very durable. Porcelain tile rating also factors into the material cost. Tile ratings are as follows:

• Grade 0: Walls only

• Grade 1: Walls and light traffic floors

• Grade 2: Rooms with light traffic, but not kitchens or hallways

• Grade 3: Kitchens, hallways, and entryways

• Grade 4: Any area, interior or exterior

• Grade 5: Highest durability good for any area, interior or exterior

It’s best to install a shower door after the bathroom tile is in place to ensure you have accurate measurements. If you try installing a shower door first, the tile might be too thick to install afterward, or the tile will be too thin and create a gap between the shower doors that allows water to leak. With the tile in place first, you’ll know the exact shower door size that you need.