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Tile Installation in Chicagoland

BazaNova installs tile on floors, shower walls, tub surrounds, backsplashes and entryways. The visible part is layout and grout lines; the part that decides whether it lasts is underneath — correct backer board, waterproofing in wet areas, flat substrate and full mortar coverage.

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(312) 668-8388Chicagoland area, Illinois

Newly tiled shower wall with even grout lines

What's included

  • Removal and disposal of existing tile where required
  • Substrate repair, leveling and backer board installation
  • Waterproofing of showers and wet areas
  • Layout planning so cuts land in the least visible places
  • Tile setting, grouting and sealing
  • Caulking of changes of plane and fixture edges
  • Transitions, thresholds and trim pieces

Who this service is for

  • Homeowners retiling a bathroom, kitchen or entry
  • Owners replacing a failing shower surround
  • Landlords upgrading finishes between tenants
  • Anyone with cracked, loose or hollow-sounding tile

Problems we're usually called for

  • — Shower tile set on drywall with no waterproofing behind it
  • — Cracked tiles and grout from movement in the substrate
  • — Hollow tiles from partial mortar coverage
  • — Lippage and uneven grout lines from a rushed layout
  • — Grout staining and mold in showers that were never sealed

How the process works

  1. Step 1

    Assessment

    We check the substrate and what is behind the existing tile.

  2. Step 2

    Layout and estimate

    Tile choice, pattern, cut layout and a written scope.

  3. Step 3

    Prep

    Demo, substrate repair, backer board and waterproofing.

  4. Step 4

    Set and grout

    Tile set to plan, then grouted, sealed and caulked.

  5. Step 5

    Walkthrough

    Cure time explained, punch list handled, cleanup done.

What affects pricing

We do not publish flat prices, because the honest answer depends on the property. These are the factors that move the number on this type of work:

  • Area in square feet and the tile format
  • Pattern complexity such as herringbone or mosaic
  • Demolition and substrate repair needed
  • Waterproofing scope in wet areas
  • Niches, benches, curbs and trim details
  • Material cost of the tile selected

Where we work

BazaNova provides this service across the Chicagoland area, Illinois, including Chicago, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and surrounding communities in Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County.

Outside that list? Send the details anyway — larger projects are often worth the travel, and we will tell you straight away whether we can take it on.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you tile over existing tile?
Sometimes on floors, rarely in showers. It depends on bond, height and whether the existing tile is sound — we check instead of assuming.
How long before I can use a new shower?
Materials need cure time before the shower is used. We tell you the specific wait for the products used on your job.
Do you waterproof showers?
Yes. Wet areas get a proper waterproofing layer behind the tile — this is the single most common thing missing in failed showers we are called to redo.
Do you supply the tile?
You can supply it or we can pick it up from your selection. Either way the material cost is listed separately from labor.

Get my estimate — Tile Installation

Send a description plus photos or a short video of the space and we will come back with a preliminary estimate and the next step. Your request is tagged as Tile Installation automatically.

Up to 8 files. Photos and video make the preliminary estimate far more accurate.