What makes a shower curbless or accessible, from recessed floors and linear drains to benches, grab bar blocking and safe tile.
A curbless shower has no step at the entry, so the bathroom floor flows into the shower. That takes a recessed floor, a continuous slope to a drain and waterproofing that extends beyond the shower edge. An accessible shower adds a bench or a seat, a handheld shower, controls within reach and solid blocking in the walls so grab bars can be added anywhere. Tile plays a role by providing grip and by helping people see the shower edge.
Design starts with the person using the shower. Entry width, seat height and reach matter more than style. Homeowners in Nashville who plan an accessible shower for a parent or for the long term often choose large wall tile for easy cleaning, a smaller textured tile on the floor and a linear drain that allows a single slope. We check floor structure early, since lowering a floor depends on the joists, and we coordinate with therapists or designers if you work with them.
No curb to step over.
Lowered to allow a smooth slope.
Linear or center drain planned with slope.
Seat height and controls fit the user.
Solid backing for grab bars anywhere.
Textured tile and clear edge cues.
Bathroom TileBathroom tile installation for floors, walls, tub surrounds and showers, planned from the subfloor up so every surface…Explore 
Shower TileShower tile installation with careful slope, waterproofing and layout so walls, floor, corners and niches stay tight and…Explore 
Walk-In ShowersWalk-in shower conversion that replaces a tub or small stall with an open, tiled shower with a glass…Explore 
Tub-to-ShowerTub-to-shower conversion that swaps an old tub for a tiled shower or a shower with a smaller tub…Explore 
Curbless ShowersCurbless shower installation with a recessed floor, a continuous slope and a linear or center drain so tile…Explore 
Niches and BenchesShower niche and bench installation with waterproofed framing, sloped shelves and tile layouts that line up so storage…Explore 
Steam ShowersSteam shower tile installation with a sealed, sloped enclosure, vapor-ready membranes and tile that holds up to heat…Explore 
Accessible ShowersBarrier-free and aging-in-place showers with zero-entry floors, benches, grab bar backing and slip-resistant tile designed for comfort and…Explore Plan your layout, pick a size or ballpark a budget.
Tile Layout StudioSet your room, pick a tile size and a pattern such as straight, offset, diagonal or herringbone and see a top-down plan with full and cut tiles, then send the plan to us.Try it 
Tile Size and Format PickerPick the space and the conditions to see which tile format, grout joint and finish usually fit, with notes on flatness and grip.Try it 
Tile Project Budget PlannerPick a shower, floor, backsplash, patio or repair project, set the area and add allowances like leveling, waterproofing and heated floors to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it It takes more planning than a standard shower because the floor must be recessed and sloped.
You can add blocking now and install bars when needed.
Smaller or textured tile adds grip. Ask for a wet traction rating.
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