New Tampa's planned communities — Tampa Palms, Hunter's Green, Cory Lake Isles, and Live Oak Preserve among them — are full of well-built homes that are now 15 to 25 years into their lives. That's exactly the age when builder-grade tile starts to look dated and original showers begin to show their lack of real waterproofing. Re-tiling is one of the smartest upgrades a New Tampa homeowner can make.
Konar Bros Tile Co. is a family-run tile installer serving all of New Tampa. The Konar brothers bring 8 years of experience and a record of zero callbacks, and every floor, shower, and backsplash we set is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty plus a waterproofing system warranty built for Florida humidity.
Tile Installation Services in New Tampa
We handle the full range of residential tile: floor tile for kitchens, baths, and open living areas; custom tiled showers and tub-to-shower conversions; and kitchen backsplashes. Whether you're replacing a single dated floor or re-tiling an entire master bath, we set it flat, level, and built to last.
Large-format tile is especially popular in New Tampa's open floor plans because it minimizes grout lines and makes rooms feel larger. It also demands a dead-flat substrate and real skill to set without lippage — our large-format tile guide for Tampa bathrooms explains what's involved.
Wood-look porcelain plank is another favorite here: it delivers the warmth of hardwood with the durability and water resistance Florida demands. See wood-look porcelain tile in Florida for where it shines.
Still deciding on materials? Our free design consultation covers tile selection, grout color, and where to buy. You can see our complete scope on the tile services page.
Why Substrate Prep Makes or Breaks a Tile Job
The difference between a tile floor that lasts decades and one that cracks within a year is almost always the substrate. New Tampa homes are predominantly slab-on-grade, which is a strong base — but slabs can have high and low spots, hairline cracks, and old adhesive that all need addressing before a single tile goes down.
We flatten and prep the substrate, use crack-isolation membrane where it's needed, and set tile with full thinset coverage so there are no hollow spots underfoot. Large-format and stone tile are especially unforgiving of a sloppy base, which is where many quick installs fail.
In wet areas, prep also means waterproofing. We use a Schluter-grade membrane system on every shower and wet wall — the same approach that keeps Florida humidity from rotting out a bathroom from behind the tile. Read Schluter vs traditional waterproofing in Florida for why this matters here.
Because we are owner-operators with no subcontractors, the brothers who quote your job are the ones doing the prep and setting the tile. That continuity is why we have kept zero callbacks across 8 years.
Areas We Serve in New Tampa
We work across all of New Tampa, including Tampa Palms, Hunter's Green, Cory Lake Isles, West Meadows, Arbor Greene, Live Oak Preserve, and the K-Bar Ranch area. Most addresses are an easy drive for an in-home estimate.
New Tampa's housing stock is largely from the late 1990s through the 2010s, which means consistent slab construction and tile that's now reaching the end of its stylish life — a great combination for clean, efficient re-tiling projects.
For more on our wider coverage, see our service areas page. If you're weighing a full bathroom update, bathroom remodeling in Wesley Chapel shows how we approach the larger projects in neighboring communities.
How Long Tile Installation Takes
Timelines depend on scope. A backsplash is usually 1–2 days, a tile floor runs 2–4 days depending on square footage and prep, and a custom shower or full bathroom typically takes 5–7 working days including waterproofing and grout curing.
We commit to one project at a time, so your home isn't left torn up while we chase other jobs. You'll get daily progress photos and a clean, dust-controlled work area each evening, and we walk the finished work with you before we call it done.
For a fuller picture of scheduling, how long bathroom tile installation takes breaks the process down day by day.
Ready to upgrade your New Tampa home? Get a free estimate or call (813) 439-1652 — we serve all of Tampa Bay.
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The Konar brothers deliver custom showers, floors, and backsplashes — one project at a time, backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tile installation cost in New Tampa?
It depends on the project. Bathroom floor tile typically runs $5–$15 per square foot, backsplashes $11–$28 per square foot, and a custom shower $1,200–$4,500. See tile installation cost per square foot in Florida and our pricing page for details.
Do you remove and haul away the old tile?
Yes. Demolition and haul-away of the existing tile or fixtures is part of our standard scope, along with substrate prep so the new tile has a sound, flat base to bond to.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, Konar Bros Tile Co. is fully licensed and insured, owner-operated, and uses no subcontractors. Every install carries our 10-year workmanship warranty plus a waterproofing system warranty. We provide documentation on request.