Services
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Waterproofed surrounds and lasting finishes for bathrooms across the Fox River corridor.
What This Service Covers
Shower surrounds. Tub decks. Bathroom floor tile. Wall tile from wainscot height to ceiling. Recessed niches cut into the wall cavity. Bench seats tiled to match the surround. All of it is within scope.
The part most homeowners do not think about until something goes wrong is waterproofing. Before any tile goes up on a shower wall or floor, we apply a liquid-applied membrane — products like RedGard or similar ANSI A118.10-rated materials — to the cement board substrate. We pay extra attention to the corners and the curb transition, which are the most failure-prone areas. The tile surface you see is only part of the job.
Our Shower & Bathroom Process
Substrate Assessment
We check the existing walls and floor for structural integrity, levelness, and moisture. If the subfloor has flex or the walls are not plumb, we address that before anything else.
Backer & Waterproofing
Cement board or foam tile backer goes up on all shower walls. We apply waterproofing membrane to walls and pan, let it cure fully before tiling begins.
Layout Planning
We dry-lay the tile pattern before setting a single piece. Where the tile cuts land relative to corners, niches, and fixtures determines how the finished job looks.
Setting & Grouting
Tile is set in appropriate thinset for the material, with leveling clips to keep the surface plane consistent. Grout is applied after full mortar cure, then sealed.
Materials We Work With
Porcelain is the most common choice for shower walls and bathroom floors because of its low water absorption and durability. Large-format porcelain slabs (24x48 or larger) require back-buttering every tile to achieve the minimum 95% mortar coverage required in wet areas. We do that on every piece.
Natural stone requires a different approach. Certain stones like some marbles and limestones are reactive to cement-based mortars and need a white, non-staining thinset to prevent discoloration from seeping through. We identify the material before we mix anything.
Mosaic tile on shower floors needs a slightly larger grout joint to accommodate the mesh backing and allow the mortar to fully encapsulate each piece.
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Ready to Talk About Your Bathroom?
Call us at (872) 335-3730 or send us a message. We typically respond the same business day.