Tile Setting Services in Cleveland, OH

At Masters' Guild, we offer professional tile setting services for residential and commercial spaces. Whether you’re tiling a bathroom, kitchen, patio, or an entire floor, our skilled craftsmen deliver precise installation and exceptional results. Choose from a wide variety of materials, patterns, and finishes to create the perfect look for your project.

Tile Setting in Cleveland, OH: Floor tile installation typically runs $10–$25 USD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $370 to $4,650, depending mostly on tile material. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What tile setting costs in Cleveland, OH (2026)

Typical tile setting prices in Cleveland, OH (USD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (USD)	Unit
Floor tile installation	$10–$25	per sq ft
Kitchen backsplash installation	$450–$1,400	per job
Shower/tub surround tiling	$1,650–$4,650	per job
Tile regrouting (bathroom)	$370–$1,400	per job

Estimates: typical US ranges adjusted for Cleveland's regional price level (about 7% below the national average; BEA Regional Price Parities 2023, all items, Cleveland-Elyria OH MSA). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Tile Setting Expertise in Cleveland, OH

Bathroom Floor and Wall Tiles

Transform your bathroom with expertly installed bathroom floor tiles and wall tiles. Our craftsmen ensure a clean, waterproof finish that enhances your space.

Kitchen Tile Installation

From sleek backsplashes to durable kitchen tiles, we help you achieve a stunning yet practical design for your culinary space.

Outdoor Tile Projects

Upgrade your exterior with outdoor tiles perfect for patios, walkways, or pool areas. We use weather-resistant materials to ensure durability and style.

Custom Patterns and Designs

Let your creativity shine! Our experts can install intricate tile patterns, from herringbone to mosaic, delivering a unique touch to your floors and walls.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Tile Setting Services?

Skilled Tile Installers: Experienced professionals who deliver flawless finishes on every project.
Diverse Material Options: Access a wide range of tiles, including ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass.
Attention to Detail: Precise alignment, clean grout lines, and seamless transitions.
Transparent Pricing: Competitive and clear estimates with no hidden costs.

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Tile Setting Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides a full range of tiling solutions tailored to your needs:

Bathroom Floor and Wall Tiles: Enhance style and functionality.
Kitchen Tile Installation: Perfect for backsplashes and floors.
Outdoor Tile Projects: Durable tiles for patios, walkways, and pools.
Custom Tile Patterns: Unique designs to personalize your space.
Tile Repair and Maintenance: Extend the life of your existing tiles.
Mobile-Friendly Booking: Book, track, and manage services through our app.

What's different about tile setting in Cleveland

Cleveland's housing stock skews old — the median home was built in 1941, and nearly half the city's houses predate 1940. In neighborhoods like Ohio City, Tremont, and Detroit-Shoreway, that means original subfloors that have settled unevenly, cast-iron or clay drain lines that complicate shower/tub tear-outs, and basements that aren't always full height, limiting access for material staging. A tile setter working on a pre-war bungalow or two-family in Slavic Village or Old Brooklyn needs to check subfloor level and moisture before setting any tile, not just lay over what's there.

Cleveland's continental, lake-effect climate brings humid summers and winters averaging 63.8 inches of snow, concentrated November through April with freeze-thaw cycles that are common in the region — a factor worth mentioning if you've noticed grout lines cracking in an older home. Renovation season runs spring through summer, so booking in late fall or winter typically means shorter lead times and easier scheduling. Ohio issues no statewide license for tile setters; for typical residential jobs no trade license is required, though larger remodels are often pulled under a general contractor's permit through your local building department.

What moves the price in Cleveland

Pre-1940 homes in Ohio City and Tremont often need subfloor leveling before tile installation.
Freeze-thaw cycles Nov-Apr are common locally and can contribute to grout or tile cracking over time in older houses.
No state license is required for tile setters in Ohio; larger remodels need a general contractor's permit.
Booking in winter (Nov-Feb) means shorter lead times than the busy spring/summer renovation season.

Licensing and permits in Ohio

No state licence. Municipal building departments (no statewide GC license); Ohio Attorney General enforces the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act (ORC Ch. 4722) for larger contracts. Ohio has no state general-contractor license — check your city/county's own contractor registration; for any home-construction contract over $25,000, insist on a written contract and a certificate showing at least $250,000 in general liability insurance, as required by ORC 4722.

Ohio has no single statewide permit office — residential building permits are issued by local, state-certified building departments (city, county, or township), which enforce the Ohio Building Code / Residential Code of Ohio under oversight from the Ohio Board of Building Standards; homeowners should check with their own city or county building department for local rules and fees. In Cleveland, permits come from the City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing, Division of Construction Permitting.

Tax: Labor to improve real property is generally NOT taxable — a contractor performing a 'construction contract' (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, remodeling that becomes part of the structure) doesn't charge sales tax on labor, though the contractor itself owes tax as the 'consumer' of materials and certain taxable services used on the job; by contrast, repair/installation labor on tangible personal property (appliances, HVAC equipment before install, vehicles, machinery) IS taxable and the provider must charge sales tax on that labor.

Best time to book in Cleveland

Bathroom/kitchen renovation season runs spring through summer; book in late fall or winter (Nov–Feb) for shorter lead times and better pricing. Peak demand: March, April, May, June, July and August. Typical job length: 1-4 days per job (single room or wet-area job); larger multi-room floors can run longer.

DIY or pro? A handy homeowner can DIY a small backsplash or single-room floor, but showers/tubs need correct waterproofing (membrane, slope-to-drain) that a pro should handle to avoid costly water damage later.

Areas we cover in Cleveland

Pros on Masters' Guild take tile setting jobs across Cleveland neighborhoods including Ohio City, Tremont, Detroit-Shoreway, Collinwood, Slavic Village (Broadway-Slavic Village), Downtown/Warehouse District, University Circle and Old Brooklyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a tile setter need a license to work on my home in Cleveland, OH?

No — Ohio doesn't require a state trade license for tile setters on typical residential jobs. Larger remodels are often pulled under a general contractor's permit through the City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing, Division of Construction Permitting.

When is the best time to schedule tile work in Cleveland?

Bathroom and kitchen renovation season runs spring through summer (March-August), when pros are busiest. Booking in late fall or winter (Nov-Feb) typically means shorter lead times and easier scheduling.

Can I tile my own bathroom shower in an older Cleveland home?

A handy homeowner can DIY a small backsplash or single-room floor, but showers and tubs need correct waterproofing — membrane and slope-to-drain — that a pro should handle, especially in pre-1940 homes where cast-iron or clay drain lines add complexity.

Sources: homeguide.com · www.homestars.com. Updated 2026-09-10.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

In addition to Cleveland, OH, we also offer Tile Setting in nearby areas, including the following satellite cities:

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