Founder and Owner
Ulises Gutierrez
20+ years in the trade
Ulises founded GM Tile Designs and has been in the trade for 20+ years, with a long track record of satisfied clients behind him. He set the standard for how the family approaches tile, stone, and every remodel, and his work is still the bar the rest of the family measures against. He remains an owner of the business and is easing back from the day-to-day as the second generation takes on more.
What Ulises Writes About
- Tile and stone installation
- Bathroom remodels and showers
- Waterproofing and substrate
- Hiring a remodeling contractor
- Quality standards and written estimates
Articles by Ulises Gutierrez
Cost Guides
How Much Does a Frameless Glass Shower Enclosure Cost?
Frameless glass shower cost runs $1,000 to $3,800 installed across Humble and the north Houston area. See what drives the price and how to budget it right.
Cost Guides
What Is the Rule of Thumb for a Bathroom Remodel Budget?
The bathroom remodel budget rule of thumb most pros use is 5 to 10 percent of your home's value, plus a contingency. GM Tile Designs serves Memorial, TX.
Cost Guides
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost to Install?
A plain-spoken look at walk-in shower installation cost in The Woodlands, with realistic price ranges, what drives them, and where your money actually goes.
Tile & Stone
Tile Shower vs Prefab Shower: Pros, Cons, and Lifespan
Tile shower vs prefab shower, compared on cost, lifespan, and upkeep so you can see which one lasts longer in a north Houston bathroom.
Cost Guides
How Much Do Countertops Cost Installed in Jersey Village?
Countertop installation cost in Jersey Village and The Woodlands runs $2,000 to $6,000 per kitchen. GM Tile Designs breaks down per-square-foot pricing.
Cost Guides
How Much Does a Backsplash Installation Cost?
A plain breakdown of backsplash installation cost for north Houston kitchens, with real per-square-foot ranges by tile. GM Tile Designs serves The Woodlands, TX.
Buyer Guides
How to Choose a General Contractor in The Woodlands
A second-generation, family-owned company on how to choose a general contractor in The Woodlands: what to verify, the questions to ask. Serving Harris County, TX.
Cost Guides
What Adds the Most Resale Value: Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel?
In the kitchen vs bathroom remodel resale debate, kitchens recover more dollars while baths often return a higher percentage. Serving The Woodlands, TX.
Buyer Guides
How to Hire a Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in The Woodlands
A practical guide to how to hire bathroom remodel contractor crews in The Woodlands: what to verify, the questions to ask. Serving New Caney, TX.
Cost Guides
Bathroom Remodel Cost in The Woodlands: 2026 Price Guide
A straight-talk guide to bathroom remodel cost The Woodlands and Jersey Village homeowners can trust for 2026, with real ranges from GM Tile Designs.
Bathroom Remodeling
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in The Woodlands: What to Budget
A straight-talking look at tub to shower conversion cost in The Woodlands, with realistic price ranges, what drives them, and where the money actually goes.
Bathroom Remodeling
Walk-In Tub Cost: Are Walk-In Tubs Worth It?
Walk-in tub cost worth it? See realistic Houston-area price ranges, what drives the number, and when a walk-in tub truly pays off for aging in place.
Buyer Guides
Granite vs Quartz vs Quartzite: Cost and Durability Compared
Granite vs quartz countertops compared on cost, durability, and upkeep, plus quartzite, with real per-square-foot ranges for Montgomery County kitchens.
Cost Guides
How Much Does Tile Installation Cost in The Woodlands?
A clear look at tile installation cost for The Woodlands homeowners, with real per-square-foot ranges by surface, material, and the prep most quotes skip.
Cost Guides
How Much Does a Custom Tile Shower Cost?
Custom tile shower cost runs $4,500 to $12,000 installed around The Woodlands and north Houston. GM Tile Designs breaks it down by tile, size, and labor.
The Rest of the Family
Talk to the Family About Your Project
Call (936) 446-8586 or send a request. A member of the Gutierrez family reads it and calls you back with a free, written estimate.