Backer board and underlayment installation that gives tile a stable, moisture-ready bed on walls and floors, with taped seams and correct fastening.
Tile does not stick well to just anything. It needs a stable, flat surface that mortar can grip, and in wet areas that surface must handle moisture. Backer board and underlayment provide it. Homeowners in Nashville often find old drywall behind shower tile, and drywall fails in wet areas. Replacing it with the right board is a quiet step that protects the whole project.
We choose the product that fits the location: cement board, foam board or another approved backer for showers, and cement board or an uncoupling underlayment for floors. Boards are screwed to the framing on a pattern, gaps are set correctly and seams are taped and filled. We follow the maker's instructions for fasteners and joints, because those details matter for long-lasting performance. After installation, we check for flatness and plane, and we coordinate the next step, whether it is waterproofing or mortar. Ask your tile company which product it uses and why. The choice should match the room and the tile, and it should be installed to the maker's instructions. We are glad to share product names and show photos of each layer before tile covers them.
Products chosen for the location.
Spacing follows the maker.
Joints filled and taped.
Flat and plumb before tile.
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BeforeAfterProducts chosen for the location.
Spacing and pattern follow the maker.
Joints filled and taped.
Surface checked before tile.
Prepared for waterproofing layers.
Cement board or uncoupling layers.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideSubfloors and UnderlaymentWhy a stiff subfloor matters for tile, what deflection means and how underlayments and uncoupling layers support floors.Learn more 
Comparison guideShower Waterproofing ComparedHow sheet membranes, liquid membranes and traditional liners differ in installation, details and what each asks of the…Learn more 
Comparison guideFloor Prep and LevelingWhy tile needs a flat, clean, sound base, how flatness is checked and how leveling compounds and grinding…Learn more Pick a concern, such as cracked tile, loose tile, crumbling grout, a leaking shower or stains, to get likely causes, what to do first and the service page that fits.
You tell us the rooms, the tile you like and your timing, and we ask about the floors, walls and any water issues.
We check flatness, moisture and layout from photos or a visit and talk through materials, pattern and trim.
You get a plain written scope with prep, waterproofing, materials, schedule and cure times before anything is ordered.
Old tile comes out, floors are repaired and leveled, backer board and membranes go in and showers are waterproofed and tested.
Tile is set with the right mortar, checked for flatness and alignment and cut carefully at the edges.
We grout, seal and caulk, clean up and walk the finished job with you, leaving written care tips and extra tile.
Drywall softens when wet. In showers and tubs, moisture-resistant backer is a safer base.
A cement-based panel that does not rot and gives tile a strong surface for mortar to grip.
Wood floors usually need an underlayment for strength and bond. Concrete often does not.
Yes. Properly taped seams keep the surface flat and tight.
It is a common option, especially with a matching waterproofing system.
Shower WaterproofingShower waterproofing and pan systems that build a sloped, sealed base and wall membrane under tile, with a…Explore 
Subfloor RepairSubfloor repair and reinforcement that replaces soft or damaged plywood, adds blocking and stiffens floors so tile does…Explore 
Floor Prep and LevelingFloor prep and leveling that makes concrete and wood subfloors flat, clean and ready for tile, using grinding…Explore 
Crack IsolationCrack isolation membranes that bridge hairline cracks and small movements in concrete so they are less likely to…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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