Large porcelain tiles and slabs with thin grout lines, flat walls and careful handling for a sleek, easy-clean shower.
Large-format tile has changed how showers look. Tiles two feet by four feet or bigger, and even full slabs, create walls with very few grout lines, which looks clean and makes cleaning simple. They are also demanding to install. Big tiles show any unevenness in the wall, they are heavy and fragile to handle and they need the right mortar and technique to avoid hollow spots and lippage. Nashville homeowners love the sleek look, and an installer who has set large-format tile before can make the difference between a showpiece and a frustration.
We check walls for flatness and correct them as needed, because large tile exposes every dip. We select a setting mortar designed for big tile, back-butter and use leveling systems to keep edges flush and plan layouts to reduce waste and keep seams in the best places. Cutting uses tools made for porcelain slabs. Joints are kept narrow and consistent, and corners get flexible caulk. We talk through handling, delivery and cost honestly, because large tile has a premium in materials and labor.
Big tile reveals wall dips, so we correct flatness before setting a single piece.
Large tile needs mortar and technique that give full coverage, which prevents hollow tile and cracks.
Clips and wedges keep tile edges flush from one piece to the next.
Thin, few grout joints mean less to clean and fewer places for mildew to take hold.
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BeforeAfterA true surface.
Full coverage.
Flush edges.
Best-looking joints.
Clean edges.
Sleek finish.
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Top brandBedrosiansA family-run tile and stone company known for handmade-look tile, zellige, mosaics and a large online catalog.Learn more Top brandArizona TileA tile and stone company known for natural stone slabs, porcelain slabs, quartz and tile in many styles.Learn more 
Top brandCustom Building ProductsA California tile-setting company known for RedGard waterproofing, VersaBond mortars and Prism grout.Learn more Enter shower size, niche and tile size to see how much tile, thinset, grout and waterproofing you need, with waste included.
You tell us what you want or what is wrong with the shower, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the shower, check the floor and walls for moisture and note repairs and options.
You get a plain written scope with materials, waterproofing and schedule, and help choosing tile and fixtures.
We protect your home, remove the old shower and repair any hidden damage so the new one has a sound base.
We set the pan, waterproof, tile or panel the walls, install glass and fixtures and test every connection.
We clean up, walk the finished shower with you, fix touch-ups and explain how to care for each surface.
No. Fewer grout lines make large tile easier to clean than small tile.
Often on walls and on floors with a flat or single-slope design. A traditional center-drain floor needs smaller tile.
It is heavy, fragile and exacting, and it needs flatter walls and special tools.
Many large tiles allow narrow joints, though the tile maker's guidance sets the minimum.
They can chip or crack if handled poorly or set over uneven walls. Careful handling and flat surfaces matter.
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