Tile and grout restoration cost guide, Niagara 2026.
Illustrative per-square-foot ranges for the main restoration scopes in the Niagara market, plus the restoration-versus-full-tile-replacement comparison. Confirm scope and pricing with a licensed local contractor before any work begins.
Pricing tile and grout restoration in Niagara? Here is what restoration looks like against full tile replacement before you call anyone.These are illustrative typical-Niagara ranges for 2026, based on publicly available market information. The actual price for a given project depends on the area worked, the grout condition, the tile spacing, and whether caulk work is included. Confirm scope and a firm price with a licensed local contractor before any work starts.
Per-square-foot ranges by scope
| Scope | What it covers | Illustrative range |
|---|---|---|
| Deep grout cleaning | Steam and alkaline solution before recolour or seal | $1.50 to $3 / sq ft |
| Grout recolouring and sealing | Steam clean, penetrating colourant, sealer | $3 to $7 / sq ft |
| Full regrout | Old grout removed, new grout applied, sealed | $8 to $16 / sq ft |
| Caulk replacement | Tub and shower corners, floor perimeter joints | $80 to $200 per area |
| Tile chip repair | Colour-matched fill, per tile | $60 to $120 per tile |
| Natural stone honing and sealing | Travertine, slate, marble floors | $6 to $12 / sq ft |
Typical Niagara project totals
| Project | Description | Illustrative total |
|---|---|---|
| Shower recolour and caulk | 80 to 120 sq ft shower, grout recolour plus caulk at corners | $400 to $900 |
| Full regrout shower | 80 to 120 sq ft shower with cracked grout, full regrout plus caulk | $900 to $1,400 |
| Bathroom floor recolour | 50 to 80 sq ft ceramic floor, steam clean, recolour, seal | $200 to $500 |
| Full tile replacement (comparison) | Same 80 to 120 sq ft shower, tile torn out, new tile installed | $8,000 to $15,000 |
When restoration is the honest answer
Restoration is the right answer when the tile itself is structurally sound, the substrate behind the wall shows no signs of water infiltration, and the grout failure is either staining or cracking confined to the joints. Most Niagara showers in homes from the 1950s through the 1980s meet all three of those conditions. The ceramic tile from that era is often denser than what goes in today.
Full tile replacement becomes the honest answer when the substrate behind the tile has failed, the tile itself is cracked or spalled in more than isolated spots, or when there is evidence of prolonged water infiltration behind the wall. Ask the contractor to assess all three before agreeing to a replacement scope.
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