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Herringbone & Brass · Westboro
Dark blue-grey herringbone with freestanding tub and arched window detail.
Ottawa · Orleans · Since 2006
Ottawa's Premier Bathroom Tile & Shower Renovation Specialists
Technical waterproofing. Precision tile. Premium bathroom transformations for Ottawa homeowners since 2006.
●Waterproofing Specialists|
●20+ Years|
●400+ Bathrooms|
●Ottawa & Orleans|
●Since 2006
20+
Years in Ottawa
400+
Bathrooms Completed
0
Waterproofing Failures
9
Communities Served
What We Build
From technical waterproofing to finished feature walls — every step done in-house.
No subcontracting. The same crew that frames your shower waterproofs it, tiles it, grouts it, and hands you the keys.
Custom Shower Renovations
Alcove, walk-in, curbless, steam — built from the studs out with full waterproofing.
- ▸Schluter KERDI systems
- ▸Linear or center drain
- ▸Glass enclosures
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Precision Tile Installation
Large-format porcelain, marble, herringbone, mosaic — set flat with minimal lippage.
- ▸Up to 48×96 panels
- ▸Back-buttering standard
- ▸Mapei & Ardex mortars
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Waterproofing Systems
Sheet membrane or liquid — every shower, every time. Zero failures in 20+ years.
- ▸Schluter KERDI sheet
- ▸RedGard liquid
- ▸Pre-slope mud pans
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Curbless / Barrier-Free Showers
Recessed subfloors, linear drains, flush thresholds — beautiful and accessible.
- ▸Subfloor recessing
- ▸Linear drains
- ▸Ageing-in-place ready
Large-Format Porcelain
60×120 panels and bookmatched slabs installed flat, with leveling systems.
- ▸Lippage clips
- ▸Vacuum lifters
- ▸Slow-set mortars
Heated Floor Systems
Schluter DITRA-HEAT and Nuheat under porcelain, marble, or natural stone.
- ▸Self-regulating cable
- ▸Programmable thermostats
- ▸Even-heat layouts
Why Ottawa Bath & Tile
Ottawa homeowners hire us because the work outlasts the trends.
We're a small, owner-led crew. We don't race jobs, we don't subcontract, and we don't skip the steps you can't see. That's why our showers don't fail.
Every shower waterproofed — no exceptions
Schluter KERDI or RedGard on every wall, floor, curb, and bench. Even small alcove refreshes.
Locally owned, no subcontracting
Owner-led crew of 4. The same hands from demo to grout. We answer our own phone.
Written estimates always
Detailed scope, materials, timeline. No verbal promises, no surprise change-orders.
20+ years of Ottawa experience
We know the housing stock — from 1960s Alta Vista bungalows to new Orleans builds.
Featured Project
3D Linear Feature Wall · Kanata
Technical Waterproofing
Most tiled showers fail at the waterproofing layer. Ours don't.
Greenboard and cement board are not waterproof — water moves through grout joints over time. Without a true membrane, the wall cavity slowly rots. We install a fully bonded membrane on every project.
Sheet Membrane
Schluter KERDI
Bonded fleece membrane. Our standard for custom showers.
Liquid Membrane
RedGard
Roller-applied. Excellent for tight retrofits & curbless detail.
0
Failures · 20+ years
Wall Assembly · Cross Section
FIG-01
12mmPorcelain / stone tile
3mmModified thinset mortar
0.2mm◆ Schluter KERDI membrane
3mmThinset bond coat
13mmCement board substrate
38mm2×4 framing (16" OC)
◆The KERDI membrane sits on the warm side of the cavity, blocking water before it reaches the substrate. Seams overlap 50mm minimum and are sealed with KERDI-BAND.
Recent Work
A few of our favourite Ottawa builds.
MASTER ENSUITE
3D Feature Wall · Kanata
Linear 3D tile feature wall paired with bookmatched marble column.
TUB SURROUND
Marble Herringbone Surround · Orleans
White herringbone tub surround with a calm, neutral palette.
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What you can expect to invest.
Honest ranges based on 400+ completed bathrooms across Ottawa and Orleans. Every quote is written, line-itemed, and explained.
Alcove Shower Refresh
Existing alcove rebuilt with new tile, drain, and full waterproofing.
$6,500 – $12,000
Typical project range
- Demo & disposal
- RedGard liquid membrane
- Standard porcelain or ceramic tile
- New shower valve install
- Re-grout & seal
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Walk-In Custom Shower
Full custom shower with glass enclosure and premium tile.
$9,000 – $16,000
Typical project range
- Schluter KERDI sheet membrane
- Pre-sloped mud pan
- Niche, bench, or curb
- Glass enclosure included
- Mid-range fixtures + linear drain
Premium Full Renovation
Full bathroom — tile, fixtures, vanity, lighting, paint.
$15,000 – $28,000+
Typical project range
- Full demo to studs
- Heated floor system
- Large-format porcelain
- Custom vanity install
- Designer fixtures & lighting
Service Areas
Proudly serving Ottawa and surrounding communities
OttawaOrleansGloucesterKanataBarrhavenNepeanRocklandCumberlandManotickStittsville
Homeowner Stories
What Ottawa families say about our work.
“
They rebuilt our master ensuite from the studs out. The level of detail on the waterproofing was something I'd never seen — they actually showed us photos of every membrane joint before tiling. Two years in, zero issues. Beautiful work.
Catherine & Marc P.
Orleans · Master Ensuite
“
Our 1970s bathroom had three layers of bad tile over rotted subfloor. The team caught problems the previous contractor missed and fixed them properly. The new curbless shower is exactly what we wanted as we plan to age in place.
David R.
Westboro · Curbless Walk-In
“
I interviewed five contractors. Ottawa Bath & Tile was the only one who gave me a written estimate, broke down every cost, and didn't pressure me. The herringbone work in our main bath looks like a magazine shoot.
Émilie L.
Kanata · Main Bathroom
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most fully waterproofed custom tile showers in Ottawa fall between $9,000 and $16,000 — including demo, framing adjustments, Schluter KERDI or RedGard waterproofing, tile labour, fixtures install, and finishing. Alcove refreshes start around $6,500; large curbless or steam-shower builds can reach $20,000+.
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Free written estimate. Honest timelines. Every shower fully waterproofed.