Shower Tile Installation in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Shower Tile, Grout and Surfaces

Shower Tile Installation

Tile for shower walls, ceilings, niches and benches, set on a flat, waterproofed surface with clean lines and tight joints.

Tile is the visible reward of a shower project, and the work that makes it last is mostly out of sight. Flat walls, correct mortar coverage, proper spacing and clean cuts are what separate a shower that looks sharp for decades from one that shows lippage, hollow tiles and cracked grout within a few years. Tile choices are wider than ever, from simple white subway to large-format porcelain, glass mosaic and natural stone. In Nashville, homeowners often start with a photograph of a shower they love, and we help translate it into a layout that works in their actual space.

We review your tile, check walls for flatness and plan the layout so cuts are balanced and patterns land evenly around niches, corners and the valve. We set tile with the right mortar and trowel for the tile size, use spacers and leveling aids where helpful and keep joints consistent. Ceilings, benches and curbs are tiled with the same care. After the mortar cures, we grout, clean and caulk the corners and transitions. We leave you with spare tile and care instructions for the grout you chose.

Layout before setting

We plan where tiles start and end so cuts at corners and niches are balanced instead of leaving thin slivers.

Flat surfaces

Walls are checked and corrected before tile, because tile only looks as flat as the surface beneath it.

Full mortar coverage

The right trowel and technique give full contact so tiles are not hollow and do not crack under use.

Movement joints

Corners and changes of plane get flexible caulk, not rigid grout, so small movement does not crack the finish.

What is included

  • Tile and layout review
  • Wall flatness correction
  • Mortar and spacing selection
  • Cuts around niches and fixtures
  • Grout and caulk
  • Cleanup and spare tile
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a shower with new large-format gray porcelain tile with thin, clean grout linesBefore: a shower with outdated chipped pink ceramic tile with dingy groutBeforeAfter
Dated pink tile replaced with large porcelain. From outdated chipped pink ceramic tile with dingy grout to new large-format gray porcelain tile with thin, clean grout lines.
Why it works

What you get with Shower Tile Installation

Tile and layout review

A balanced plan.

Wall flatness check

A smooth base.

Correct mortar and trowel

Full coverage.

Spacers and leveling

Even joints.

Clean cuts around fixtures

Tidy details.

Grout, caulk and cleanup

A finished shower.

Try it now

Shower Tile Calculator

Enter shower size, niche and tile size to see how much tile, thinset, grout and waterproofing you need, with waste included.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe it

    You tell us what you want or what is wrong with the shower, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Measure and inspect

    We measure the shower, check the floor and walls for moisture and note repairs and options.

  3. 03

    Plan and choose

    You get a plain written scope with materials, waterproofing and schedule, and help choosing tile and fixtures.

  4. 04

    Demolish and repair

    We protect your home, remove the old shower and repair any hidden damage so the new one has a sound base.

  5. 05

    Waterproof and build

    We set the pan, waterproof, tile or panel the walls, install glass and fixtures and test every connection.

  6. 06

    Walk through

    We clean up, walk the finished shower with you, fix touch-ups and explain how to care for each surface.

Questions

Shower Tile Installation FAQ

How long does tile installation take?

Setting tile in an average shower often takes two to four days, plus cure time before grouting and use.

Can you tile over my existing tile?

Sometimes, if it is sound and flat, but removal usually gives a better result and avoids thickness problems around fixtures.

What size tile is best for a shower?

Large tile has fewer grout lines. Small tile suits shower floors because it follows the slope. We help you match tile to each surface.

Do you supply the tile?

You can choose and buy your own or we can help source it. We plan quantities with a waste allowance either way.

How do I care for new grout?

Wait for the recommended cure time, seal if your grout requires it and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Shower Tile Installation.

Tell us about your shower and we will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

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