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.
Wait to stain a new wood deck if water beads up on it. The wood on a new deck needs to dry thoroughly before sealing or staining. If the wood came still wet with preservative, allow it to dry about 30 days before applying stain or sealer. To test the wood to see if itâs dry enough to stain or seal: Pour a little water on the wood.