Should I replace the toilet or tile first?

• <div><p>When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.</p><p>On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.</p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to tile a shower?

• <div><p>Most professional shower tile installations take between six and eight hours, depending on the size and complexity. Most projects get completed in a single workday. DIY-ing the project takes around three to four days or roughly 16 hours. However, this will vary based on the skill level of the person completing the work.</p></div>

Q: How much does porcelain tile installation cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tile-flooring-choices-descriptions-and-costs.htm">cost to install porcelain tile</a> is about <b>$1,930</b> on average. Porcelain tile prices range from <b>$880 to $3,000</b> 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:</p><ul><li><p>Grade 0: Walls only</p></li><li><p>Grade 1: Walls and light traffic floors</p></li><li><p>Grade 2: Rooms with light traffic, but not kitchens or hallways</p></li><li><p>Grade 3: Kitchens, hallways, and entryways</p></li><li><p>Grade 4: Any area, interior or exterior</p></li><li><p>Grade 5: Highest durability good for any area, interior or exterior</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can I tile over painted walls?

• <div><p>No, tiling over painted walls or wallpapered surfaces is generally not recommended. Textured surfaces and paints will affect the adhesive, possibly causing tiles to lift or fall off. Painted walls with a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish are particularly difficult for adding tiles. It&rsquo;s wise to strip the paint first if you install the tiles to drywall, although it&rsquo;s still best to opt for a cement backer board.</p></div>

Q: Can you put a new tile floor over an old tile floor?

• <div><p>Yes. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">tile over tile</a> if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it&rsquo;s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor. </p></div>

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Last update on December 10, 2025

Reviewed in July 2024
I was extremely impressed. It was very very hot that day and he just kept working and working even though there were times when I insisted that he take a break, but he wanted to get the job done for me I cannot tell you how very impressed I was with the way he worked the speed, an accuracy with...
Deckright
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Reviewed in July 2023
I highly recommend Nick! I was just looking to get my floor done and ended up upgrading my bathrooms and kitchen because the quality of finished product all the way down to the customer service was everything I wanted. Thank you so much! If I had anymore space to tile I would call them back!
Midwest Custom Tile
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Reviewed in April 2022
The installation of the tile and carpet went smooth very professional. We are very happy on everything
Scott Richey Installations
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Reviewed in October 2021
Beautiful deck installed by an expert deck builder!
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc (Atlanta)*
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Reviewed in July 2021
They did a beautiful job installing tile in my bathroom!
CVM Enterprises, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
These guys were great! They remove quarry tile, & carpet throughout much of our first floor. They followed up with the installation of engineered hardwood flooring. They completed the job over a 4 day period (Thursday- Sunday). They were experts at the installation & avoided transitions...
Gasconade Hard Surface Company, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Had difficulty scheduling for the cleaning....No call backs from service. Finally scheduled an appointment for cleaning. I paid for Top-to-Bottom Cleaning. Maids were schedule to be at my home approximately 1 PM and didn't arrive until 5:30 PM after several phone calls. The office lady left the...
The Maids of Albuquerque
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Reviewed in August 2008
Our house was three months delayed due to rainy weather and local flooding. Threatened us that if we did not close by June 15 we would be paying the builder's mortgage and interest payments. Told us the builder could move up the closing date with out our approval. Suggested we drive...
ROBERT B CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in October 2005
WE COULD NEVER GET THE DESIGNER, CLARK BETTY, TO RESPOND TO OUR BID REQUEST. WE MADE A SITE VISIT TO THE SHOWROOM ON 09/15/05 AND A SEPARATE TRIP TO THEIR SPECIAL TILE VENDOR, TRENDS IN TILE, ON 09/22/05. WE HAVE FAXED SEVERAL LETTERS REQUESTING A BID FOR OUR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (BOTH...
MODERN KITCHENS & BATHS
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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

When working on your bathroom floor tiling, you should always tile the floor first and then refit the toilet afterward. This has both practical and visual advantages—the tile will have a better seal, and the installation will look cleaner.

On the other hand, when you try to cut the tiles to fit around the toilet, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a lot more work, it’s hard to be precise, and mistakes or miscalculations can lead to future moisture damage to the tiling, grout, and subfloor.

Most professional shower tile installations take between six and eight hours, depending on the size and complexity. Most projects get completed in a single workday. DIY-ing the project takes around three to four days or roughly 16 hours. However, this will vary based on the skill level of the person completing the work.

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

No, tiling over painted walls or wallpapered surfaces is generally not recommended. Textured surfaces and paints will affect the adhesive, possibly causing tiles to lift or fall off. Painted walls with a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish are particularly difficult for adding tiles. It’s wise to strip the paint first if you install the tiles to drywall, although it’s still best to opt for a cement backer board.

Yes. You can tile over tile if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it’s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor.

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