Finding a tile installer in Clearwater isn't hard — finding one who shows up, does it right the first time, and stands behind the work is another story. From the older neighborhoods around Clearwater Beach and Island Estates to newer builds in Countryside, homeowners here have the same complaint about contractors over and over: slow, sloppy, and impossible to reach once the deposit clears.
Konar Bros Tile Co. is a family-run tile company built to be the opposite. Two brothers, eight years in business, one project at a time, and a zero-callback record. We handle showers, bathroom floors, kitchen backsplashes, and full remodels across Clearwater and all of Tampa Bay — every wet area waterproofed to a Schluter-grade standard and backed by our 10-year workmanship and waterproofing warranty.
What Sets a Good Clearwater Tile Installer Apart
Anyone can stick tile to a wall. What separates a real installer is everything you don't see: substrate prep, waterproofing, layout planning, and movement joints. Those are the things that determine whether your tile looks perfect for twenty years or starts cracking and lifting in two.
We never use subcontractors. The same Konar brothers who quote your job are the ones on their knees setting your tile — so quality stays consistent and nothing gets lost in a handoff to a day-labor crew. That's a big reason we've never had a callback.
We also work one project at a time. Your Clearwater job doesn't get squeezed between three other sites where the crew rushes to make up time. You get our full attention, daily progress photos, and a clean work area every evening. If you want help vetting any installer, our guide on how to choose a tile installer in Tampa lays out the right questions to ask.
Why Waterproofing Matters Even More Near the Coast
Clearwater's location on the Gulf means humidity is constant and salt air is part of daily life. That environment is brutal on tile installed by someone who skipped the waterproofing — and we get a steady stream of calls to fix exactly those jobs: mold behind shower walls, loose tile, and rotted framing.
Every shower and wet area we build uses a Schluter-grade membrane system: pre-sloped pans, bonded wall waterproofing, and sealed niches and benches. On floors we use the right uncoupling membrane so seasonal movement doesn't crack your grout.
It costs a bit more in materials than the old-school felt-and-mud method, but it's why our installs don't leak. If you want the technical breakdown, read Schluter vs traditional waterproofing in Florida.
Tile Work We Do in Clearwater
Showers. Custom walk-ins, tub-to-shower conversions, and full wet rooms with curbless entries, niches, benches, and large-format panels.
Bathroom floors. Porcelain, wood-look plank, and large-format tile installed dead-flat over a properly prepped substrate.
Kitchen backsplashes. Subway, herringbone, mosaic, and stacked layouts that finish a kitchen cleanly. Browse our full tile services for the complete scope, and start any project with a free estimate — including a free design consultation to help you choose tile, grout color, and where to buy.
Honest Pricing and a Clean Process
We're upfront about cost. Floor tile runs roughly $5–$15 per square foot installed, backsplashes $11–$28 per square foot, custom showers $1,200–$4,500, and full bathroom remodels $5,000–$20,000. The exact number depends on your space and tile, which is why we give a flat, written quote after a free in-home visit — the price you sign is the price you pay.
From there the process is simple: demo and haul-away, substrate correction, waterproofing, tile setting, grouting, and a final walkthrough with you before we call it done. A bathroom typically takes 5–7 days; a backsplash or small floor is faster.
Clearwater is well within our service range. See our service areas for the full Tampa Bay map, check our pricing page for ranges, or call (813) 439-1652 to schedule your estimate.
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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
Are you a licensed tile installer in Clearwater?
Yes, Konar Bros Tile Co. is fully licensed and insured. We'll provide documentation on request, and every install is backed by our 10-year workmanship and waterproofing warranty.
How much does a tile installer charge in Clearwater?
It depends on the job — floors run $5–$15 per square foot, backsplashes $11–$28 per square foot, and custom showers $1,200–$4,500. We give a flat, written quote after a free in-home visit. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.
Do you use subcontractors?
Never. The Konar brothers do every install ourselves, which is how we keep quality consistent and maintain our zero-callback track record over eight years.
How do I know if a tile installer is any good?
Ask about waterproofing method, whether they sub the work out, and how many projects they run at once. Our guide on how to choose a tile installer in Tampa walks through every question worth asking.