We're a small, locally owned bathroom tile and waterproofing company built on a simple idea: do the work right, explain what we're doing, and don't cut corners on the layers that matter.
Ottawa Bath and Tile was founded in 2014 by a tile installer who had spent years working as a subcontractor for larger renovation companies — and kept seeing the same mistakes. Waterproofing skipped. Grout in corners that should have been silicone. Drywall used in wet areas. Tile set without proper coverage.
The solution wasn't complicated: do the prep work, use the right materials, and explain to clients why it matters. Homeowners who understand the process make better decisions, and projects go better when everyone's on the same page.
We started with one crew doing showers in Ottawa and Orleans. We've grown by referral, one bathroom at a time, and we've never taken on more work than we can do well.
The crew that gives you the estimate is the crew that installs your tile. We don't subcontract to other installers. This is how we maintain consistency — and it's how we know every shower we install is waterproofed to our standard.
Not a marketing list — actual differences in how we operate that affect the quality of your project.
We don't offer "waterproofing" as an add-on. It's built into every shower we install. The substrate, membrane, seam tape, and drain collar are always part of the scope.
Every estimate we give is written, line by line. You see exactly what you're paying for. No vague "materials and labour" quotes that expand after work begins.
We don't use subcontractors for tile installation. The people on the estimate are the people who show up. This is how quality stays consistent across every project.
We don't expect you to trust us blindly. We explain every step — why the substrate matters, why silicone beats grout at corners, what a proper membrane system looks like.
We commit to a start date and stick to it. If something unexpected comes up mid-project that changes the timeline, you hear about it immediately — not at the end.
We live and work in Ottawa and Orleans. Our reputation is local. When you call us about a project, you're talking to someone who will be personally responsible for the result.
"They were upfront about what waterproofing actually involves and why our previous shower failed. The new shower is better than anything we've seen in a showroom. Two years in and not a crack anywhere."
"Got three quotes. Ottawa Bath and Tile was not the cheapest. They were also the only contractor who explained what was actually going into the shower before the tile. Easy choice in the end."
"The crew was on time every day, kept everything contained, and cleaned up after themselves. The herringbone tile I picked looked exactly like the layout they showed me beforehand. Will be calling again."
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