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Showers, floors and backsplashes set flat over proper waterproofing. Drywall hung, taped and finished smooth enough for paint in raking light.
4.4 on Google · 20 reviewsWhat we offer
Tile installation and drywall finishing for homes across Oshawa and Durham Region. Tile and drywall are where you notice the quality of a renovation. We take the time on the parts you see every day.
Built over a full waterproofing system with niches, benches and curbless entries.
Bathrooms, entries, laundry rooms and kitchens, flattened first so large tiles don’t lip.
Subway, mosaic, herringbone and full-height porcelain slab, with clean cuts around outlets.
Chevron, herringbone and stacked layouts planned around your fixtures.
New walls, basements, ceilings and bulkheads, hung with the right board for the room.
Seams, corners and screw heads finished smooth, ready for primer.
Holes, cracks, water damage and old wallpaper damage fixed and blended in.
Drywall ceilings, tray details and boxed ducts that look built in, not added on.
From our job sites
Finished showers and backsplashes, plus the waterproofing and drywall stages most people never see.
Materials compared
Floor tile, backsplash and ceiling choices side by side, with cost, durability and care.
Bathroom floors have to handle water, steam and bare feet.
Rule of thumb. Porcelain is the safe default for wet floors. Vinyl suits tighter budgets, and natural stone is for people who love its look and accept the upkeep.
Most durableLongest life
Lowest costEasiest care
Cost ratings compare typical installed prices for these options in Durham Region and the GTA, from $ (lowest) to $$$$$ (highest). Swatches are illustrations, not exact colours. Your free design and written, itemized quote will give you exact numbers for your home.
The backsplash protects the wall and sets the personality of the kitchen.
Rule of thumb. Keep the long runs simple and put your detail behind the cooktop, where the eye lands.
Lowest cost
Most durableEasiest care
Cost ratings compare typical installed prices for these options in Durham Region and the GTA, from $ (lowest) to $$$$$ (highest). Swatches are illustrations, not exact colours. Your free design and written, itemized quote will give you exact numbers for your home.
Ceilings hide ducts, pipes and wiring, and set how bright and tall the room feels.
Rule of thumb. Drywall gives the cleanest look. Use a drop ceiling only where you need regular access to valves, cleanouts or wiring; access panels solve most of that in drywall.
Most durableEasiest care
Lowest costEasiest care
Cost ratings compare typical installed prices for these options in Durham Region and the GTA, from $ (lowest) to $$$$$ (highest). Swatches are illustrations, not exact colours. Your free design and written, itemized quote will give you exact numbers for your home.
Why it lasts
Grout is not waterproof. In a shower, the water that soaks through the grout has to stop at a waterproofing membrane behind the tile, or it ends up in the wall. That’s why every shower we build gets a full membrane system, sealed at every seam, corner, niche and valve.
Floors get the same care. Large tiles need a flat floor to avoid lippage, so we level first and use the right mortar and trowel for the tile size.
With drywall, the finish level matters. Walls that will be painted in strong light, like long hallways or rooms with big windows, need extra skim coats to look smooth. We finish to suit the room, not just to cover the seams.
Kind words
20 Google reviews
Rated 4.4 out of 5 by our clients
Jason and Michael did a great job with my bathroom. The waterproofing and tiling job was exceptional! Everything turned out beautiful. It was a pleasure dealing with Jim on the project. He came by several times and answered all questions. I highly recommend.
A family business with a personal touch and yet a professional approach. Excellent work was performed on our drywall installation and a subsequent repair due to a water leak which was unrelated to the work performed by Jim and his crew.
We worked with Ramsauer Renovations to enlarge and renovate our primary bathroom/ensuite. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. From the initial meet and greet, the design consultation, to the breakdown of time line and prices, up the very end. Ramsauer renovations were a delight to work with. They were communicative, responsive and detail oriented. Demo days were quick and the crew always ended the day with vacuuming and cleaning their work area. They were respectable and mindful to the fact that we remained living in house during renos. They were very attentive to design details and you could tell they took pride in their craftsmanship. Ramsauer Renovations were reliable on time lines and pricing, their estimations also proved to be very accurate. We felt comfortable approaching them with any questions and concerns and never felt anxious about having them in our house unsupervised while we were at work. Overall this was a fantastic experience and we couldnt be happier with our new primary ensuite bathroom. We would definitely be turning to Ramsauer Renovations for any future projects and 100% recommend their services.
The Ramsauer team assisted with the design, gut, expansion and rebuild of our primary washroom, modifying it to a four piece with a custom shower. The work was very precise and we are extremely pleased. Pricing fell in the upper third of normal charges for the work performed, even with unexpected mitigation’s that added to the time and costs of the project. Customer service was outstanding. I highly recommend this business.
Questions
Straight answers. Anything else, just ask.
Always. Every tiled shower gets a full waterproofing membrane system behind the tile, including the niche, bench and valve openings. Grout alone is not waterproof.
We generally don’t. Tiling over old tile hides problems, adds height and weight, and in a shower it can trap moisture. Removing the old tile lets us check and repair what’s behind it.
Yes. We take on drywall installation, taping and repairs as their own job, as well as part of basements and full renovations.
A standard tiled shower usually takes about a week, including waterproofing, tile, grout and glass measurements. Glass is often installed a week or two later once it is made to size.
Usually not for replacing finishes. Adding new walls, finishing a basement or moving plumbing generally does need a permit, which we handle as part of the job.
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