Tile Contractor in Greater Toronto Area
Tile work covers a lot more than sticking squares to a wall. In Markham, the contractors in this category handle bathroom and kitchen tiling, shower pans and niches, backsplashes, entryway and mudroom floors, and larger-format porcelain or natural stone installs for living areas. Some also do exterior work like patios or pool surrounds. The trade sits at the intersection of carpentry, waterproofing, and finish work, so the quality of what's underneath the tile matters as much as the tile itself.
Before hiring, ask how the contractor handles substrate prep and waterproofing, especially in wet areas like showers. A proper shower install uses a waterproof membrane system (Schluter Kerdi or an equivalent) over cement board or a mud bed, not just tile glued to drywall. Ask to see photos of finished joints, especially corners and transitions between floor and wall tile, since that's where sloppy work shows up first. Grout lines should be consistent in width, and large-format tile needs a flat substrate or you'll see lippage (uneven edges between tiles) once the light hits it.
Our scoring weighs things like documented waterproofing methods, consistency of past work, how clearly a contractor communicates scope and timeline, and how they handle warranty callbacks. For the full breakdown of how we rank contractors across every renovation trade in the area, see our methodology page. To compare Markham's top-rated tile contractors against other renovation pros side by side, check the best renovation contractors guide.
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We found 291 businesses offering tile contractor; 41 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is tile contractor, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about tile contractor
- How much does tile installation cost in Markham?
- Most residential tile jobs run by square footage plus labor for prep work. A standard bathroom floor is a small fraction of the cost of a full shower rebuild with waterproofing, niches, and a custom pattern. Natural stone and large-format porcelain also cost more to install than standard ceramic because they're heavier and less forgiving of an uneven substrate. Get itemized quotes so you can see what's charged for materials, demo, substrate prep, and labor separately.
- How long does a typical shower or bathroom tile job take?
- A full shower retile, including tear-out, waterproofing, and curing time between stages, usually takes several days to about a week because you can't rush membrane cure times or grout curing. A simple backsplash can be done in a day or two. Rushed timelines are a red flag since skipping cure time is one of the main causes of failed waterproofing.
- How do I know if a tile job was done well?
- Check that grout lines are even and consistent, tiles are flush with minimal lippage, corners and edges are cleanly cut (not covered with excessive caulk to hide gaps), and there's no hollow sound when you tap tiles (a sign of poor adhesion). In showers, ask what waterproofing system was used and whether it was tested before tiling.
- How often does bathroom tile need to be redone?
- Well-installed tile with proper waterproofing can last decades. What usually fails first is grout or caulk at seams, which should be maintained or resealed every few years. If you're seeing cracked tiles, water staining on the ceiling below a shower, or soft spots in flooring, that points to a failure in the substrate or waterproofing, not just cosmetic wear.