Sheet and liquid waterproofing membranes installed over backer board or foam board, with taped seams and sealed drains.
A membrane is the heart of a modern waterproof shower. Sheet membranes are rolls of waterproof fabric adhered to the wall or floor with mortar, and liquid membranes are coatings rolled or troweled on in layers. Foam board systems add waterproof panels with sealed joints. Each approach has its own rules for seams, thickness, cure time and compatibility with mortar and tile. Following those rules is what turns a good product into a reliable shower. In Nashville, we use the system that fits your shower and your schedule, and we follow the instructions the product maker provides.
We prepare the surface, which must be flat, clean and sound. Corners and seams are reinforced with fabric or banding, the drain is connected with the proper flange and collars are set around pipes. Membrane is applied evenly, sheet seams are overlapped or sealed and liquid membrane is built up to the recommended thickness. We allow proper cure before testing or tiling. We explain how the membrane connects to the curb, bench and niche so there are no gaps where water can slip behind.
Membranes bond only to a flat, clean, sound surface, and we correct problems before application.
Fabric, banding and preformed corners protect the most failure-prone parts of the shower.
Liquid membranes must reach a specific thickness to work, and we check it as we go.
The membrane ties into the drain, curb, bench and niche so water has no path behind the tile.
Flat and sound.
Protected joints.
No weak points.
Sheet or liquid.
Reliable barrier.
Leak-checked.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Top brandSchluter-SystemsA German company founded in 1966, known for Kerdi waterproofing membranes, Kerdi-Line linear drains and tile trims.Learn more Top brandLATICRETEA Connecticut company founded in 1956 that makes thinset mortars, Hydro Ban waterproofing and Spectralock grout.Learn more Top brandCustom Building ProductsA California tile-setting company known for RedGard waterproofing, VersaBond mortars and Prism grout.Learn more Pick a shower, tub or bath job, set the quantity and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your project.
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.
Both sheet and liquid systems perform well. The best choice depends on the shower shape, schedule and your tile plan.
Standard drywall is not suitable in a wet shower. We use cement board, foam board or other backers designed for wet areas.
It depends on the product and conditions. We follow the maker's guidance and tell you the timeline.
It is a good practice for pans and curbs because it finds leaks before tile is installed.
No. It is hidden behind the mortar bed and tile.
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