# Cochrane Tile Masters

> Cochrane Tile Masters is a family-owned tile-installation specialist based in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. The company installs and repairs shower and bathroom tile, kitchen backsplashes, tile floors (including large-format and heated systems), fireplace surrounds and feature walls, and frost-rated outdoor terrace tile — for homeowners across Cochrane, Calgary, and the surrounding foothills. The defining principle: beautiful tile is only half the job. Every wet area is built on a modern waterproofing membrane before any tile is set, substrates are prepared and flattened first, every estimate is written and itemized before work begins, and the home is protected throughout — floors covered, counters shielded, dust contained.

## Key Facts
- Business: Cochrane Tile Masters
- Trade: Ceramic, porcelain, and natural-stone tile installation and repair
- Location: Cochrane, Alberta, Canada (service-area business — no public street address)
- Email: inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, weekends by appointment
- Response time: replies within one business day
- Website: https://cochranemastertilers.com

## Services
- Kitchen Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/kitchen — Kitchen floors, walls, and heated tile — set on properly prepared, flat substrates with layout lines snapped before the first tile, so the courses read true from the doorway. Typical investment: $3,000 – $7,500 (every project quoted individually).
- Backsplash Installation: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/backsplash — Kitchen and vanity backsplashes — subway, zellige, mosaic, and slab — measured to the millimetre around outlets and hoods, with edges finished in metal profile or bullnose, never raw cuts. Typical investment: $1,500 – $3,500 (every project quoted individually).
- Shower & Bathroom Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/shower — Walk-in showers, tub surrounds, and bathroom floors built on modern waterproofing membranes — sloped, flood-tested thinking behind every pan, because a shower is a wet room first and a showpiece second. Typical investment: $6,000 – $15,000+ (every project quoted individually).
- Fireplace Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/fireplace — Fireplace surrounds and floor-to-ceiling feature walls in porcelain, natural stone, and large-format slab — set with heat-rated thinset and clean reveals around the firebox. Typical investment: $2,800 – $8,500 (every project quoted individually).
- Terrace & Outdoor Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/terrace — Exterior porcelain pavers, tiled balconies, and steps specified for freeze-thaw — frost-rated tile, exterior-grade setting systems, and drainage details that survive Alberta winters. Typical investment: $35 – $60 / sq ft (every project quoted individually).

### Individual services
- Kitchen Floor Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/kitchen/kitchen-floor-tiling — Porcelain and ceramic kitchen floors laid flat and lippage-free — substrate levelled, uncoupling membrane where the structure calls for it, and movement joints where the field meets cabinets. Typical investment: $3,000 – $7,500 (every project quoted individually).
- Kitchen Wall Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/kitchen/kitchen-wall-tiling — Full-height kitchen walls and pantry surrounds — plumb, square courses with balanced cuts at both ends of the wall, planned on paper before a single tile is buttered. Typical investment: $3,000 – $7,000 (every project quoted individually).
- Heated Tile Floors: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/kitchen/heated-floors — Electric in-floor heat under tile — cable and mat systems embedded in self-leveller, thermostat-ready, so the floor is the warmest surface in the house on a February morning. Typical investment: $20 – $32 / sq ft (every project quoted individually).
- Kitchen Backsplash: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/backsplash/kitchen-backsplash — The classic counter-to-cabinet backsplash — outlets cut tight, courses aligned to the counter line, and grout chosen to flatter the tile instead of fighting it. Typical investment: $1,500 – $3,500 (every project quoted individually).
- Full-Height Backsplash: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/backsplash/full-height-backsplash — Counter-to-ceiling statement walls behind the range and hood — slab porcelain, vertical stacks, and herringbone fields with reveals planned around shelving and lighting. Typical investment: $3,500 – $8,000+ (every project quoted individually).
- Vanity Backsplash: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/backsplash/vanity-backsplash — Bathroom vanity splashes and powder-room feature strips — small fields where precision shows most, mitred corners and polished edges included. Typical investment: $700 – $1,600 (every project quoted individually).
- Walk-In Showers: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/shower/walk-in-showers — Curbless and curbed walk-in showers — pans sloped to drain, membrane-waterproofed walls, niches on layout, and glass-ready openings measured square. Typical investment: $6,000 – $15,000+ (every project quoted individually).
- Bathtub Surrounds: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/shower/tub-surrounds — Three-wall tub surrounds done properly — waterproofed behind the tile, silicone (not grout) at every change of plane, and a level top course even when the tub isn't. Typical investment: $3,800 – $8,000 (every project quoted individually).
- Shower Waterproofing: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/shower/shower-waterproofing — Membrane waterproofing systems — sheet and liquid-applied — behind every wet area we tile, because the tile is the finish and the membrane is the shower. Typical investment: $1,400 – $3,000 (every project quoted individually).
- Bathroom Floor Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/shower/bathroom-floor-tiling — Bathroom and ensuite floors — small-format mosaics to large-format porcelain — set flat, sealed at the tub and toilet flange, with heated-floor options underneath. Typical investment: $2,000 – $4,800 (every project quoted individually).
- Fireplace Surrounds: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/fireplace/fireplace-surrounds — Surrounds and hearths in porcelain, stone, and slab — heat-rated setting materials at the firebox, crisp mitres at the corners, and a reveal line that frames the flame. Typical investment: $2,800 – $8,500 (every project quoted individually).
- Feature Walls: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/fireplace/feature-walls — Floor-to-ceiling media walls and accent walls — large-format panels aligned across outlets and mounts, with backing and anchoring planned for the TV before tile goes up. Typical investment: $3,500 – $10,000+ (every project quoted individually).
- Outdoor Porcelain Pavers: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/terrace/outdoor-tile-pavers — 20 mm frost-rated porcelain pavers for patios and walkways — pedestal, bedded, or bonded systems chosen for the substrate, with slope and drainage handled before looks. Typical investment: $35 – $60 / sq ft (every project quoted individually).
- Balcony Tiling: https://cochranemastertilers.com/services/terrace/balcony-tiling — Tiled balconies and covered decks — exterior membranes, movement joints at the perimeter, and frost-rated tile so freeze-thaw cycles don't lift a single corner. Typical investment: $4,500 – $13,000 (every project quoted individually).

## Free Tools
- The Grout Studio: https://cochranemastertilers.com/tools/grout-colour-visualizer — free grout colour visualizer: compare blending, defining, and contrasting grout on real tile layouts, preview joint widths, then send the shortlist to Cochrane Tile Masters for a cured-sample check. No account, no photo required.

## Key Pages
- Home: https://cochranemastertilers.com/ — tile contractor in Cochrane, Alberta
- Our Story: https://cochranemastertilers.com/our-story — who Cochrane Tile Masters is and how we work
- How We Protect Your Home: https://cochranemastertilers.com/how-we-protect-your-home — the five-layer protection system on every job: floors covered, counters shielded, dust contained, tidy site, final walk-through
- Gallery: https://cochranemastertilers.com/gallery — the tile style lookbook: herringbone and mosaic showers, slab-format feature walls, large-format floors, and frost-rated porcelain patios, curated for Cochrane homes
- Our Work: https://cochranemastertilers.com/reviews — the tile styles and finish standards Cochrane Tile Masters builds to
- FAQ: https://cochranemastertilers.com/faq — 45 straight answers across 10 categories
- Blog (The Tile Journal): https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog — tile guides written from install-team experience
- Ukrainian: https://cochranemastertilers.com/ua — Українською: укладання плитки в Кокрейні та Калгарі

## Service Areas
Cochrane Tile Masters is based in Cochrane and serves Cochrane, Calgary, and the foothills corridor. Region directories:
- Cochrane & the Foothills: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/cochrane-foothills
- Rocky View — Bearspaw & North: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/rocky-view
- Springbank & Elbow Valley: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/springbank-elbow
- Bow Valley & Canmore: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/bow-valley
- Northwest Calgary: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/calgary-nw
- Northeast Calgary: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/calgary-ne
- Southwest Calgary: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/calgary-sw
- Southeast Calgary: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/calgary-se
- Calgary City Centre: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/calgary-centre
- Chestermere: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/chestermere
- East Rocky View: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/rocky-view-east
- Strathmore & Wheatland County: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/wheatland
- Banff & Lake Louise: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/banff
- Okotoks, High River & the South Foothills: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/foothills-south
- Highway 2 & West Country Towns: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/qe2-corridor
- Cochrane West Country: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/region/cochrane-west

Priority communities with dedicated service pages:
- Cochrane: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/cochrane
- Canmore: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/canmore
- Springbank: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/springbank
- Bearspaw: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/bearspaw
- Bragg Creek: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/bragg-creek
- Redwood Meadows: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/redwood-meadows
- Cremona: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/cremona
- Northwest Calgary: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas/nw-calgary

Full directory of 219+ communities: https://cochranemastertilers.com/areas

## Guides (The Tile Journal)
- How Much Does a Kitchen Backsplash Cost in Cochrane and Calgary? (2026 Guide): https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/kitchen-backsplash-cost-calgary — An honest look at what a professionally installed kitchen backsplash costs across Cochrane and Calgary in 2026 — the price ranges by tile type, the five things that move the number, and where the money actually goes.
- Walk-In Shower Tiling: What a Properly Waterproofed Shower Actually Includes: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/walk-in-shower-tiling-waterproofing — The tile is the finish — the membrane is the shower.
- Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile: Which Is Right for Your Cochrane or Calgary Home?: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/porcelain-vs-ceramic-tile-calgary — They look the same on the shelf and behave very differently in the house.
- Heated Tile Floors in Cochrane and Calgary: Cost, Comfort, and What to Know Before You Build: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/heated-tile-floors-calgary — Electric in-floor heat under tile is the single most-loved upgrade we install in Cochrane homes.
- Large-Format Tile: Why a Flat Substrate Matters More Than the Tile You Pick: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/large-format-tile-flat-substrates — The bigger the tile, the less it forgives.
- Fireplace Tile Ideas: Surrounds and Feature Walls That Anchor a Room: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/fireplace-tile-ideas-surrounds-feature-walls — The fireplace is the one wall everyone faces.
- Can You Tile Over Existing Tile? An Installer's Honest Answer: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/can-you-tile-over-existing-tile — Yes, it is sometimes possible.
- Grout 101: Colour, Type, and Why Joints Crack in Cochrane Homes: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/grout-101-colour-type-cracking — Grout is two percent of the surface and half the finished look.
- Outdoor Tile That Survives Cochrane and Calgary Winters: Frost-Rated Porcelain Pavers Explained: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/outdoor-tile-calgary-winters — Cochrane's chinook freeze-thaw cycles destroy the wrong outdoor tile on schedule.
- How Professional Tile Installers Protect Your Home During a Renovation: https://cochranemastertilers.com/blog/how-tile-installers-protect-your-home — Tile work is dusty, heavy, wet work happening inside a home people are still living in.