How shower pans, liners, sheet membranes and liquid-applied membranes work, why slope and flood tests matter and what to ask about the layers under the tile.
The most important parts of a shower are the ones you never see. Under the tile sits a sloped pan, a waterproofing layer and a drain that has to be connected carefully. Homeowners in Nashville who ask about these layers learn why a shower can look perfect and still leak, and why a good builder explains them.
Pans can be built from mortar, foam or a prefabricated base. Waterproofing can be a sheet membrane, a liquid-applied coating or a traditional liner. The details are the same: slope to the drain, sealed corners, a connected drain and a flood test before tile. We document the work with photos so you can see what is under your tile.
Mortar, foam or prefabricated base.
Sheet or liquid-applied layer.
Sealed with extra care.
Connected and tested.
Fill and watch before tile.
Records of hidden work.
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We plug the drain, fill the pan and watch the level for a set time before tile goes on.
Yes. We take photos before tile covers them.
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