Thanks for all your inputs. I will be getting a few more estimates this week. I did call the company that gave me the estimate for $6350 and told them I won't be going with them as the price is too high. He came back and said he'll do it for $5600, which would include the hotmop. I still declined. itsallaboutthefood- thanks for your estimates... based on yours, I think the price of $3800 is around the right price. Bill - wow! What a steal of a price... where are you located? Like others have stated, I wish I can fly you in, out you in a hotel and have you do my tilework! It would still be cheaper! Just got a quote for $4500. This would include floating the floors and walls, including the shower pan (with some plastic membrane or something...poly...) Just a bit more info, my shower stall will be 3'X 4' with a bench of 16" (part of the deck that is 20" high). Tub is a 66" drop-in with some tile work along the top and 8'X 20" of tile along the side. Any thoughts on this? Around the right price to pay for my area?

Change of plane joints should always be caulked. Scrape out the existing grout and replace using latex or silonconized latex both are easier to work with. Check with the company you purchased the grout from. The good guys like tec,mapaei,durabond and some others will make caulks in the same colors as their grouts-sanded and unsanded. If you didnt use a company that does that get some grout color charts and see what will work in your joints. If you do some research on the web there are companies who make colored caulks as well that may fit your needs. Applying caulk can be made easier if you use a slightly damp sponge to shape the bead or line to fit your joint. Apply the product straight from the gun or tube and then use the sponge to remove the excess and push the product into the joint so you get a nice clean line. Do this in sections so the caulk is soft enough to work with. Takes a bit of practice but once you get it -you got it. Stu Rosen www.mbstonecare.com www.stoneshine.com

Tile itself is the least costly material in a tiling job. the cost is in the bonding materials and the required substrate behind the tile, cement board usually Durock. Labour is higher as only one person at a time can work in the shower and is time consuming. All full walls including ceiling? effects price. What do you mean by waterproof, lathe? Regardless $30.00 per square foot is high, again depending on many factors. This post was edited by SouthernCanuck on Wed, Apr 10, 13 at 7:17

700? Lol...well you know what they say..you get what you pay for..sounds like you looking for day labor workers...you can probably pay that if gjy only showing up to install and walls already hardy backer and waterproofed...n you do grout yourself....professional job well done labor...1800$ and that cheap. A bathroom with material included to give you better idea..even though there a tub its still charged same rate...complete job eith material you looking 4500 to 5k.n tgat on low end...mybsuggestion is pay a professional something done right that you won't have to demo in future cuz a beginner low bided ....thats a red flag..better spend extra$ n have something done right...not just bout sticking tike on walls..prep work most