
Tile services
Shower Tile Installation
Tiled showers are one of our specialties. The most important part of a shower is the part you never see.
Tiled showers are one of our specialties, and the most important aspect of a shower is never even seen. The work done before the tile goes on has to be precise and effective, so that any water getting past the tile and grout runs to the drain instead of into your walls and subfloor.
Most people — and sadly, some contractors — believe tile and grout are waterproof. They are not. If steps are skipped during shower preparation and waterproofing, you can end up with a leaking shower.
Approved methods, every time
There are multiple acceptable, TCNA-approved ways to prepare a shower for tile installation. The Tile Council of North America sets those standards, we are familiar with all of them, and depending on your tile choice, location and budget we will always use one of the approved, time-tested methods for shower tile installation and waterproofing.
Many materials manufacturers offer excellent warranties when their complete product line is used, and we are happy to help you register for the warranty.
Building a shower is like making a cake
You cannot skip steps and expect it to be beautiful and delicious. Some people can make a tasty cake but the presentation is poor; others make a cake that looks good on the outside but the taste leaves a lot to be desired. Just as it takes a real professional to bake a cake that is both good looking and delicious, it takes a real professional to build a tiled shower that is both functional and beautiful.
Why leaks stay hidden
Many of our clients call us after they notice excessive mildew on their grout joints, or damage to the sheetrock or baseboard next to a new shower. That is usually the result of a shower that was not properly prepared for tile. It can take years for a leaky shower to show on the surface — meanwhile the damage is happening inside the walls. In most cases, once you can see the water damage, the only fix is a complete remodel.
Before you hire
Five questions to ask before you hire anyone
A tiled shower is a large investment. Take your time choosing both the tile and the contractor, and put these five points to whoever you are considering.
- Does the contractor specialize in shower tile installation?
- What materials are being used to waterproof the substrate?
- Will a flood test be performed on the shower pan?
- Does the manufacturer of the installation products offer a warranty?
- Does the contractor offer a warranty on the workmanship?
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