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Houston Remodeling Blog
Cost guides, design trends, and what to expect when remodeling in the Houston area.
October 30, 2026
LVP vs Engineered Hardwood vs Tile: Houston Flooring Costs (2026)
Installed in Houston as of 2026, LVP runs $4–$8/sf, engineered hardwood $7–$14/sf and solid hardwood $9–$18/sf. Porcelain tile costs $8–$15/sf to install, plus the tile. On a concrete slab, choose LVP or glue-down engineered hardwood, not solid hardwood.
October 28, 2026
How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take? Houston Timeline (2026)
Most Houston guest bath remodels take 3–4 weeks once demo starts. Primary baths with custom tile and frameless glass take 5–7 weeks, and luxury spa baths take 7–10. Waterproofing, tile and shower glass set the schedule.
October 26, 2026
Tile Installation Cost per Square Foot in Houston (2026)
In Houston, tile installation runs $8–$15 per square foot for porcelain or ceramic and $15–$25 for natural stone or complex patterns, as of 2026. Those are installation prices; the tile itself is extra. Backsplash installation runs $8–$25/sf, plus tile.
October 13, 2026
How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take? Houston Timeline (2026)
Most Houston kitchen remodels take 6–12 weeks once demo starts. Full gut remodels with layout changes and custom cabinetry typically run 10–14 weeks. Cabinet lead time (6–10 weeks) sets the schedule more than anything else.
October 12, 2026
Garden Tub to Walk-In Shower Conversion Cost in Katy (2026)
Replacing a garden tub with a tiled walk-in shower in Katy usually happens inside a primary bath remodel that runs $25,000–$45,000 in 2026. The tub removal itself adds about $3,000–$6,000 over a like-for-like tub swap.
April 21, 2026
Custom Cabinets Cost in Houston (2026 Guide)
What custom cabinets actually cost in Houston in 2026: $15K–$60K typical, $60K–$120K+ luxury. Real cost breakdowns by door style, finish, and suburb.
April 21, 2026
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Houston (2026 Guide)
What a Houston bathroom remodel actually costs in 2026: $15K–$40K standard, $40K–$75K for spa-style primary baths. Real breakdowns by budget tier and suburb.
April 21, 2026
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Houston (2026 Guide)
What a Houston kitchen remodel actually costs in 2026: $20K–$60K for mid-range, $75K+ for high-end. Real breakdowns by budget tier and by suburb — Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Memorial.