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>

How much does it cost to demo and retile a bathroom?

• <div><p>Tile removal costs about <b>$2 to $7 per square foot</b> unless you do it yourself. When you hire a pro, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tile-installation-cost.htm">tile installation costs</a> $5 to $45 per square foot. Costs vary widely, but they depend on the tile material (custom-made stone tiles cost significantly more than plain ceramic tile), location, and tile size.</p></div>

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Q: Can I lay tile directly on a plywood countertop?

• <div><p>You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it&rsquo;s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it&rsquo;s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface. </p></div>

Q: Can I tile over the existing tiles in my bathroom?

• <div><p>Yes, you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">can tile over tile</a>. However, the original tiling job must be clean, flat, and free of damage, such as mold or mildew. Removing existing tiles is time-consuming and expensive, so it might make sense to skip this step.</p><p>Remember that when you tile over an existing layer, your walls or floor will get that much taller, so it might not work, depending on your door height.</p></div>

Q: How many shower niches do I need?

• <div><p>The number of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/your-tile-shower-needs-niche.htm">shower niches you need</a> (or want) depends on the size of the shower and how many bathroom products you plan on storing. If you keep it simple with just soap and shampoo, the one shower niche will probably do the trick. But if you&rsquo;re adding scrubs and soaks, you may need to think about installing two or more.</p></div>

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West Shore Home Oklahoma City

West Shore Home Oklahoma City

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

230 local quotes requested

To accomplish our mission, we have implemented a simple approach that will restore the beauty of your home while significantly reducing your energy bills - and we get it done in just one day! From start to finish, the West Shore Window & Door, Inc., experience is engineered to bring happiness to every home. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. Our team is following all CDC guidelines so we can provide you with the fast and convenient home improvements. We are also offering free virtual design consultations! Schedule your free consultation today.

"Installers were excellent. Salesman was knowledgeable. Problem was they did not communicate. The first day the installers tore out my vanity as well saying they had instructions to replace it. On the second day, the salesman called me and said whoops, you can either fix that yourself or we can install a new one for 7,000 more than we agreed I was at work so said I could not make a decision then. The installers told my wife that day that they were told I said I would fix it myself. I never said that. The company called to check if I was satisfied afterwards and I told them this. They said they would open a ticket but no one ever followed up with me."

Christopher M on April 2025

"Installers were excellent. Salesman was knowledgeable. Problem was they did not communicate. The first day the installers tore out my vanity as well saying they had instructions to replace it. On the second day, the salesman called me and said whoops, you can either fix that yourself or we can install a new one for 7,000 more than we agreed I was at work so said I could not make a decision then. The installers told my wife that day that they were told I said I would fix it myself. I never said that. The company called to check if I was satisfied afterwards and I told them this. They said they would open a ticket but no one ever followed up with me."

Christopher M on April 2025

Champion Window Company of Oklahoma City

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Champion Window Company of Oklahoma City

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Customers say: Quality work

118 local quotes requested

72 years of experience

With over six decades of experience and expertise, Champion Windows and Home Exteriors is one of the nation's leading home improvement companies. Champion transforms homes with premium-quality products that are designed, built, installed, and guaranteed by Champion. Every product the company offers - from new windows and sunrooms, to siding and entry doors - is built right here in the USA, backed by industry-leading limited lifetime warranties, and comes recommended by more than 9 out of 10 recent Champion customers. ***Please use this link to schedule an appointment https://www.championwindow.com/book-now

"After placing our order, communication essentially stopped. Took multiple emails and texts to try to get any updates on our order. Windows were installed well with minimal damage to surrounding finishes and installers left the areas as clean as they could. Very disappointed the windows were NOT cleaned before the installers left. A small gesture like that would have been very appreciated."

Chris S on February 2023

"After placing our order, communication essentially stopped. Took multiple emails and texts to try to get any updates on our order. Windows were installed well with minimal damage to surrounding finishes and installers left the areas as clean as they could. Very disappointed the windows were NOT cleaned before the installers left. A small gesture like that would have been very appreciated."

Chris S on February 2023

The Perfect Coat Painting and Renovations

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The Perfect Coat Painting and Renovations

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

336 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated for 15 years locally. We understand that we are entering into your home to help you achieve your dream! We treat you and your home with respect, thoroughly cleaning up after the project is done so you can get right back to enjoying your home with a fresh coat of paint. We strive to ensure all of our customers are happy with our work. Call or text us today for a free estimate!

"Very smooth they were done in two days with 6 rooms I would highly recommend them"

James F on October 2025

"Very smooth they were done in two days with 6 rooms I would highly recommend them"

James F on October 2025

Tyler the tiler

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Tyler the tiler

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High quality tile work for all your tile needs from back splashes to whole home remodels!

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Granite Gold Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.

Italian Stone Works

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Italian Stone Works

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17 years of experience

We do commercial and residential projects. New construction and remoldels. I have 20 years experience.

All Service Handy

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All Service Handy

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All Service Handy is a privately owned company established on March 25, 2012. A.S.H. is a proffesional handyman business which provides general contracting for a broad range and variety of jobs for home improvement and construction. All of us here at A.S.H. take pride in our work offering our personal time to ensure and develop a friendly relationship and a comfortable experience. We strive to continue being a leader and example in providing excellent customer satisfaction and 100% QUALITY guaranteed.

License insured and bonded Offering professional Roofing & Contracting services throughout all of Oklahoma. No job is to big or small. https://www.facebook.com/RealDealCC?ref=hl

Bonds Construction

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Bonds Construction

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Bonds Construction has been building residental or commercial properties for 22 yrs and provide reliable and honest free bids and also do inspections. We offer a profecianal results,and work as the main contractor or sub-contractor.The Owner is Chris Bond and we usually have between 2 and 10 employees, depending on the time of year.

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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts

You can lay tile directly on a plywood countertop, but if it’s a high-traffic surface in a kitchen, it’s better to add a moisture-resistant base. Plywood is susceptible to moisture, so if dampness seeps through from the surface around the sink or where you prep food, it can cause the plywood to warp, leading to grout damage, cracked tiles, or mold growth under the surface.

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.

Yes, you can tile over tile. However, the original tiling job must be clean, flat, and free of damage, such as mold or mildew. Removing existing tiles is time-consuming and expensive, so it might make sense to skip this step.

Remember that when you tile over an existing layer, your walls or floor will get that much taller, so it might not work, depending on your door height.

The number of shower niches you need (or want) depends on the size of the shower and how many bathroom products you plan on storing. If you keep it simple with just soap and shampoo, the one shower niche will probably do the trick. But if you’re adding scrubs and soaks, you may need to think about installing two or more.

Tile removal costs about $2 to $7 per square foot unless you do it yourself. When you hire a pro, tile installation costs $5 to $45 per square foot. Costs vary widely, but they depend on the tile material (custom-made stone tiles cost significantly more than plain ceramic tile), location, and tile size.

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