Carrollwood is one of Tampa's most established suburbs, and its homes reflect that history — from the mature, lakefront properties of Original Carrollwood to the sprawling Carrollwood Village and the newer builds out toward Northdale. Older homes mean older tile, original showers without modern waterproofing, and floors that are ready for a refresh. Finding a tile contractor who'll do the work right the first time matters more here than almost anywhere.
Konar Bros Tile Co. is a family-run, owner-operated tile contractor serving all of Carrollwood. The Konar brothers bring 8 years of experience and a record of zero callbacks, with no subcontractors and one project at a time — and every install is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty plus a waterproofing system warranty.
What We Do as Your Carrollwood Tile Contractor
We handle the full range of residential tile work: custom tiled showers and tub-to-shower conversions, bathroom and floor tile throughout the home, and kitchen backsplashes. Whether you're updating a single dated bathroom or re-tiling several rooms, we set everything flat, level, and built to last.
Carrollwood's older homes often hide surprises behind the tile — original showers waterproofed with felt and mud, framing that's no longer plumb, and substrates that have shifted over the decades. We assess and correct those issues before any new tile goes up, because a beautiful tile job over a bad base will still fail.
If you're choosing materials, our free design consultation covers tile selection, grout color, and where to buy — at no extra charge. You can see our complete scope on the tile services page, and our broader coverage on the service areas page.
Because we are owner-operators, the brothers who quote your project are the same ones doing the work. There's no sales rep handing you off to a rotating crew — that continuity is the whole point.
Why Carrollwood Homes Need Real Waterproofing
Tampa's humidity is relentless, and the wet areas of an older Carrollwood home are where it does the most damage. When we tear out original showers, we frequently find black mold behind the tile, rotted framing, and waterproofing that gave out years ago. These are exactly the failures we're called in to rebuild.
We waterproof every shower and wet wall with a Schluter-grade membrane system — pre-sloped pans, bonded waterproofing, and properly sealed niches and benches. It costs a little more in materials, but it's the difference between a shower that lasts 5 years and one that lasts 25. Read Schluter vs traditional waterproofing in Florida for the full comparison.
Material selection matters in a humid climate too. Porcelain and the right grout hold up far better than cheaper alternatives — see best tile for Florida humidity for guidance on what lasts here.
Done right, a waterproofed tile install is a 20-plus-year investment. That's the standard we build to on every Carrollwood job.
How to Choose a Tile Contractor in Carrollwood
The hard part of hiring a tile contractor is that the most important work — substrate prep and waterproofing — is invisible once the tile is up. A polished-looking shower can be hiding a failure that won't surface for years. That's why how a contractor works matters as much as how the finished tile looks.
Ask whether they're licensed and insured, whether they use subcontractors or do the work themselves, what waterproofing system they use, and whether they back the work with a real warranty. We're fully licensed and insured, owner-operated with no subcontractors, use Schluter-grade waterproofing, and stand behind every install for 10 years.
Our perfect callback record over 8 years isn't luck — it's the product of taking one project at a time and not cutting the corners that don't show. For a complete checklist, read how to choose a tile installer in Tampa.
We also give a flat, written quote after a free in-home visit, so the number you sign is the number you pay — no surprise change orders mid-project.
Areas We Serve and What to Expect
We work across all of Carrollwood, including Original Carrollwood, Carrollwood Village, Lake Carroll, and the surrounding Northdale and Lake Magdalene areas. Most addresses are an easy drive for an in-home estimate.
Project timelines depend on scope: a backsplash is usually 1–2 days, a tile floor 2–4 days, and a custom shower or full bathroom 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 more on scheduling, see how long bathroom tile installation takes.
Ready to get started? 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 a tile contractor charge in Carrollwood?
It depends on the job. Bathroom floor tile typically runs $5–$15 per square foot, backsplashes $11–$28 per square foot, and a custom shower $1,200–$4,500. We give a flat, written quote after a free in-home visit. See our pricing page for full ranges.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Konar Bros Tile Co. is owner-operated and uses no subcontractors — the Konar brothers who quote your project are the same ones doing the work. That's a big part of why we've kept zero callbacks across 8 years.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured, and we provide documentation on request. Every install carries our 10-year workmanship warranty plus a waterproofing system warranty.