My Hough-neighborhood house has settling cracks near the old shower — is that a problem for new tile?

It's something we address directly rather than tile over. Century-old homes in Hough and Arnada often have minor structural movement, so we use a crack-isolation membrane under the tile that lets the substrate move without telegraphing cracks up through the new surface.

What tile upgrades make the most sense for a Fisher's Landing builder-grade shower?

Full-height tile in place of a partial surround, and large-format porcelain instead of the small builder tile, are the two changes that read as the biggest upgrade for the investment. A tiled niche and a bench are common additions once the walls are already open.

Custom Tile & Stonework · Vancouver, WA

Custom Tile & Stonework in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver's tile and stone work varies block by block.

Custom Tile & Stonework for Vancouver homes

Vancouver's tile and stone work varies block by block. In Hough, Carter Park, Shumway, and Arnada, Craftsman-era bathrooms often reveal failed waterproofing and settling-related cracks once the old surround comes off, so those jobs get proper crack-isolation membranes along with new tile. Out toward Cascade Park and Fisher's Landing, the homes are newer and the goal is usually upgrading a builder-grade shower into full-height tile or a stone-look porcelain feature wall. Uptown Village's mixed housing stock brings some of both. We treat each house on its own terms rather than assuming a citywide standard finish.

What's included

Custom Tile & Stonework

Floor, wall, and full shower-surround tile
Natural stone and large-format porcelain
Mosaic accents, niches, and feature walls
Proper waterproofing and crack-isolation systems
Precise layout dry-laid before installation

What affects cost in Vancouver

Honest pricing, no guesswork

Older west-side homes in Hough or Arnada frequently need substrate repair before tile goes back on, which adds to scope, while Cascade Park and Fisher's Landing projects tend to be more predictable installs where the cost tracks material selection. Washington sales tax applies to both labor and materials on remodeling work, which is worth factoring into either budget.

We don't publish one-size-fits-all prices. After a free in-home consultation we give you a clear, fixed quote in writing — no surprise change orders once the project is underway.

Vancouver questions, answered

Frequently asked

My Hough-neighborhood house has settling cracks near the old shower — is that a problem for new tile?: It's something we address directly rather than tile over. Century-old homes in Hough and Arnada often have minor structural movement, so we use a crack-isolation membrane under the tile that lets the substrate move without telegraphing cracks up through the new surface.
What tile upgrades make the most sense for a Fisher's Landing builder-grade shower?: Full-height tile in place of a partial surround, and large-format porcelain instead of the small builder tile, are the two changes that read as the biggest upgrade for the investment. A tiled niche and a bench are common additions once the walls are already open.

Custom Tile & Stonework in Vancouver, done right

Tell us about your space and we'll follow up to schedule a free, no-obligation design consultation with clear, fixed pricing.

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