Shower waterproofing and pan systems that build a sloped, sealed base and wall membrane under tile, with a flood test to confirm the pan holds water.
Tile and grout look solid, but they are not waterproof. Water passes through grout, and a shower stays wet for hours each day, so the layers behind the tile do the real protecting. A good pan and wall membrane keeps water in the shower and out of the framing. Homeowners in Nashville who have seen a leaking shower know how costly the damage can be, and that is why we spend as much time on this step as on tile.
Systems vary. Some use a sheet membrane over a foam or board base, some use a liquid membrane over a sloped mortar bed and some use a traditional liner under a mortar bed. We explain the options, choose the one that fits your shower and detail the corners, seams, curb and drain carefully. A flood test, which holds water in the pan for many hours, shows whether the base is sound before tile goes on. Only then do we set the tile and grout. Ask each company how it waterproofs the shower, and what it does at corners, the curb and the drain. A clear, specific answer is a good sign. We are glad to explain our method and show the layers before tile covers them, and we recommend photos of each stage for your records.
Sheet, liquid or traditional, matched to your shower.
Corners, seams and drain sealed.
Water moves to the drain.
Proof before tile goes on.
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BeforeAfterA system that suits your shower and tile.
Detailed with the maker's methods.
Mortar or foam slope toward the drain.
Clamping drain and sealed connection.
Water held in the pan before tile.
Membrane reaches above the shower head.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideShower Waterproofing ComparedHow sheet membranes, liquid membranes and traditional liners differ in installation, details and what each asks of the…Learn more 
ResourceSchluter-SystemsA maker of tile installation systems, including waterproofing, uncoupling membranes, shower systems, drains and trim profiles.Learn more ResourceLATICRETEA maker of tile and stone installation materials, including mortars, grouts, waterproofing and sealants.Learn more Set 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.
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.
Tile itself is, but grout is not, so a membrane behind the tile protects the walls and floor.
We plug the drain and fill the pan with water for many hours to see if the water level drops.
Sheet and liquid systems both work when installed as directed. We choose based on the shower design.
Yes, wet walls need a membrane or a waterproof backer in the shower area.
Often it means removing tile to fix the pan or walls. We inspect and explain the options.
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