1 Depending on the tile selected, do-it-yourself tiling of the floor of a typical bathroom can cost $100-$1,500 or more. 2  The tile alone can be $1-$40 or more a square foot; replacing backer board adds about $2 a square foot; and do-it-yourself tools and other material can be $60-$200 or more. For details see, How Much Does a Tile Floor Cost. 2  Retiling around a bathtub or inside a shower enclosure can cost $800-$2,500 or more, depending on the type of tiles, total square footage, the amount of repairs needed, any special pattern or border, and local labor rates.
Applying two coats of stain to your hardwood floors will result in darker tones; however, this may be necessary to obtain the stain tones you wish for.
Stain with the grain, stain with the grain, repeat after me, stain with the grain! I got lucky and matched the color pretty closely. The feet turned out just a hint darker, but a close enough match to that pedestal, Iâm mighty pleased. used two coats for my table, but three or four may be a good idea for a surface with a lot of daily use. Make sure you allow sufficient time to dry between coats and before you use the table. Two coats of protectant later. . .