Shower pans and waterproofing systems, including mortar beds, foam pans and sealed membranes, built and tested so water stays in the drain and out of the floor.
More bathroom damage comes from water leaking out of showers than from almost anything else. A good pan and waterproofing system is what keeps a shower dry behind the tile. Homeowners in Nashville who have seen a stained ceiling below a bathroom know why this part matters most.
We choose a system for the project: a sloped mortar bed with a membrane, a foam pan with a sealed sheet or a prebuilt base. We slope the floor to the drain, seal the corners and the drain collar and cover the walls with a continuous layer. Before tile, we flood test the pan and check it again. We explain what each system does and why shortcuts here often lead to expensive repairs later. Waterproofing is the one step that is hardest to inspect later, so we document it. Photos of the pan, the membrane and the flood test are saved before tile covers them, and we share them with you. That record helps you understand your shower and can be useful if you ever have a question down the road.
Mortar beds, foam pans and prebuilt bases each work when installed correctly, and we explain the tradeoffs.
A pan slopes toward the drain in every direction so water does not pool on the tile.
Corners, the drain collar, niches and the curb get extra care because they are where leaks begin.
A flood test lets us find problems while they are easy to fix, before anything is hidden.
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Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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ResourceLATICRETEA maker of tile setting materials, grout, waterproofing membranes and installation systems with technical data and project guides.Learn more Pick the tile pattern and colors, grout, vanity, countertop, fixture finish and shower or tub style, set the room size and watch your bathroom update, then send the design to us.
You tell us what you want to change, who uses the bathroom and what bothers you now, and we ask about the home and your timing.
We look at the room, the plumbing access, the floor and walls, take measurements and photos and talk through ideas on site.
You get a plain written estimate with the layout, fixtures, tile, finishes and schedule before anything is ordered.
We protect the home, remove the old bathroom, repair the floor and walls and set the plumbing and electrical rough-in.
Showers are waterproofed and tiled, then the vanity, fixtures, glass, lighting and trim are installed and finished.
We walk the finished bathroom with you, leave a care guide and photos and make it easy to schedule a checkup.
Tile and grout are not waterproof by themselves, so a membrane keeps water out of the structure.
We plug the drain, fill the pan with water and watch the level for a set time to check for leaks.
Often the tile and pan must be removed. We explain the options and the cost.
Several work well. We choose by the project and follow the maker's instructions.
A properly built one can last many years, and we explain care and warning signs.
Custom Tile ShowersCustom tile showers built from the floor up with a sealed waterproof membrane, a sloped pan, precise tile…Explore 
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Leak and Shower RepairLeak and shower repair that finds the source of drips, stains and soft spots, then fixes valves, drains…Explore 
Backer Board and DrywallMoisture-resistant drywall and cement or foam backer board installed over studs, taped and finished correctly so the walls…Explore Tell us about your bathroom and your idea and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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