Lower-cost finishes

Canadian tile options and simpler finish details. The main tile, finish pieces and shower-floor tile still need approval.

Sources checked 05 Sep 2026. Prices exclude HST, delivery and installation. Approve physical samples before an order.

Lower-cost tile options

Choose one main tile. Prices cover the same areas and 15% waste. Suite Vita Beige remains the selected accent.

Nordic Beige 24 x 48 matte porcelain
Photo: Dufferin Tile
T-A · Dufferin TileBudget proposal

Nordic Beige 24 x 48 matte porcelain

SKU114

CAD rateCAD 47.84 / box
Ensuite main · 23 boxesCAD 1,100.32

Supplier description: light beige or cream stone look with gentle veins.

Sample approval pending. Shower-floor use is not approved.

Specifications and order checks

2 pieces per box at CAD 23.92 each. Upstairs: 10 boxes, CAD 478.40.

Stock and delivery: The exact public variant reports available:true. The page also contains generic unavailable text. Confirm 66 pieces from one lot for the baseline scope. Dufferin has an Etobicoke showroom. Confirm Cambridge delivery.

  • Matte R9, rectified, glazed porcelain; 600 × 1200 × 10 mm.
  • The ensuite allowance covers the dry floor, three main walls and bench faces, with 15% waste. The accent and shower floor are separate.
  • The supplier bills 16 square feet per box. Its exact dimensions provide about 15.50 square feet; this estimate uses the smaller area.

Confirm wet-wall use, the final quantity and the carton label. Obtain written approval before any shower-floor use.

Photo credit: Dufferin Tile exact product image

Nordic Beige 24 x 24 matte porcelain
Photo: Dufferin Tile
T-B · Dufferin TileBudget proposal

Nordic Beige 24 x 24 matte porcelain

SKU113

CAD rateCAD 41.44 / box
Ensuite main · 23 boxesCAD 953.12

The same Nordic Beige collection in a large square format.

Sample approval pending. Shower-floor use is not approved.

Specifications and order checks

4 pieces per box at CAD 10.36 each. Upstairs: 10 boxes, CAD 414.40.

Stock and delivery: The exact public variant reports available:true. Confirm 132 pieces from one lot for the baseline scope. Dufferin has an Etobicoke showroom. Confirm Cambridge delivery.

  • Matte R9, rectified, glazed porcelain; 600 × 600 × 9 mm.
  • The ensuite allowance covers the dry floor, three main walls and bench faces, with 15% waste. The accent and shower floor are separate.
  • The estimate uses the smaller physical area from 600-mm squares, not the supplier's rounded 16-square-foot box figure.

Confirm wet-wall use, the final quantity and the carton label. Obtain written approval before any shower-floor use.

Photo credit: Dufferin Tile exact product image

Ecoceramic Cipriani Beige 24 x 24 matte porcelain
Photo: Dufferin Tile
T-C · Dufferin TileBudget proposal

Ecoceramic Cipriani Beige 24 x 24 matte porcelain

0154400073690

CAD rateCAD 51.80 / box
Ensuite main · 23 boxesCAD 1,191.40

Supplier description: beige stone effect; made in Spain.

Sample approval pending. Shower-floor use is not approved.

Specifications and order checks

4 pieces per box at CAD 12.95 each. Upstairs: 10 boxes, CAD 518.00.

Stock and delivery: The exact public variant reports available:true. Confirm 132 pieces from one lot for the baseline scope. Dufferin has an Etobicoke showroom. Confirm Cambridge delivery.

  • Matte R9, pressed non-rectified porcelain; 608 × 608 × 8 mm.
  • The ensuite allowance covers the dry floor, three main walls and bench faces, with 15% waste. The accent and shower floor are separate.
  • The supplier lists 16.24 square feet per box. Four 608-mm squares provide 15.9161 square feet. Confirm the carton label.

Confirm wet-wall use, the final quantity and the carton label. Obtain written approval before any shower-floor use.

Photo credit: Dufferin Tile exact product image

Roca Suite Vita Beige Relief Wall Tile
Photo: Roca Tiles
A-A · Roca TilesOwner selected

Roca Suite Vita Beige Relief Wall Tile

F06A5EF041

CAD rateCAD 92.92 / box
8 boxes · before HSTCAD 743.36

12 × 36-inch matte relief ceramic with beige terrazzo texture and parallel grooves.

Selected accent. Confirm direct shower-wall use and niche cuts.

Specifications and order checks

CAD 7.99/sq ft; 11.63 sq ft per box. The 76.47 sq ft allowance plus 15% waste requires 87.94 sq ft. Eight boxes provide 93.04 sq ft.

Stock and delivery: The public variant reports available:true, but inventory is not tracked in that response. The rendered page includes Sold out text. Confirm eight boxes. The product page states store pickup for tile. Another banner advertises CAD99 delivery in the KW area. Confirm the applicable option for Cambridge.

  • The accent covers the rear bench wall and niche, including below the bench.
  • Roca lists indoor wall use. This is wall-only tile, not porcelain floor tile.

Confirm eight boxes, wet-wall use and the cut layout. The retailer states that all sales are final.

Photo credit: Roca manufacturer image for exact model F06A5EF041.

Small finish pieces

Compare a matching porcelain finish with a quartz remnant. Both require a complete fabrication quote.

Matching porcelain finish pieces
Photo: Dufferin Tile
S-A · Dufferin TileBudget proposal

Matching porcelain finish pieces

Nordic Beige reference; final detail by contractor

CAD rateCAD 47.84 / extra box
Complete finish packageQuote required

Use the field tile on the bench and small finish pieces for a uniform surface.

Cuts, edges, support and installation require a separate quote.

Specifications and order checks

One extra box is a material allowance for the bench top and niche bottom only. Window depths and finished curb dimensions remain unknown.

Stock and delivery: Use the same approved tile and production lot as the main surfaces.

  • Thin porcelain needs a supported waterproof assembly. It cannot act as the bench structure.
  • The field-tile photo shows the proposed finish, not a completed bench or an approved assembly.

Confirm wet horizontal use, slopes, edge details, niche light and access to the drain below the floating bench.

Photo credit: Dufferin Tile field-tile reference. This image does not show a completed bench.

Neutral quartz remnant
Photo: Cava Granite
S-B · Cava GraniteBudget proposal

Neutral quartz remnant

Cream or beige remnant; exact piece not selected

CAD rateQuote required
Five pieces · both bathroomsQuote required

Ask the Kitchener fabricator to cut the small pieces from one matching remnant.

Approve the sample and the five-piece fabrication quote.

Specifications and order checks

Quote one bench top, one niche sill, one curb cap and two window sills. The vanity package includes its own top.

Stock and delivery: The supplier advertises remnant service for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the GTA. No particular beige remnant is reserved or confirmed.

  • The supplier serves Cambridge. Exact stock, colour and finish remain open.
  • The photo is a supplier reference. It does not establish the finish of an available remnant.

Confirm thickness, support, edges, slopes and drain access. No savings apply until the fabricator supplies a quote.

Photo credit: Cava Granite remnant reference, not the selected slab.

Vanity budget comparison

The target is CAD1,000–1,200 for the cabinet, top and two basins. Neither candidate meets every requirement. Both remain outside the estimate.

Dunsmouth 60, Oak
Photo: Glacier Bay
V-A · Glacier BayBudget compromise

Dunsmouth 60, Oak

C2005-60

CAD rateCAD 998.00 / unit
One complete vanity · before HSTCAD 998.00

Light-oak-look cabinet with four doors and shelves. It has a solid plinth, not visible legs, and no drawers.

Within budget, but approval to replace the requested legs is required.

Specifications and order checks

Includes the cabinet, engineered stone top, two basins and backsplash. Faucets and installation are extra.

Stock and delivery: The Cambridge offer shows 14 units, free store pickup and estimated home delivery at CAD131.49. Confirm stock and checkout terms.

  • Particleboard cabinet, not solid oak or plywood.
  • 60 × 21 × 33.6 inches; two undermount basins and single-hole faucets.

The plan retains legs. Confirm the finish, sink centres and drain assemblies before approval. This candidate is outside the estimate.

Photo credit: Glacier Bay / The Home Depot Canada

Morton 60, Natural Oak
Photo: Vanity Art
V-B · Vanity ArtAbove-budget alternative

Morton 60, Natural Oak

VA8060-DNO

CAD rateCAD 1,489.00 / unit
One complete vanity · before HSTCAD 1,489.00

Natural-oak-look cabinet with visible legs and centre drawers.

CAD289 above the CAD1,200 cap. The 8-inch holes require different faucets.

Specifications and order checks

CAD1,489 is an earlier-today reference; the latest source check did not expose a price. The package includes the top and two basins.

Stock and delivery: Confirm the current price, Cambridge stock and delivery before an order.

  • Solid poplar frame with an MDF base, not an all-solid-oak cabinet.
  • 60 × 22 × 34 inches; the top requires 8-inch widespread faucets.

Confirm the finish, sink centres and compatible faucets. This candidate is outside the estimate.

Photo credit: Vanity Art / The Home Depot Canada

Shower-floor detail

The 37.33 sq ft shower floor includes the area below the bench. Its tile and price remain unselected.

DL1 runs below the bench, with a gap from the rear wall. Drain selection, bench support and maintenance access remain open. View DL1 on the floor plan.