Classic subway, herringbone, stacked and patterned tile layouts planned for balanced lines and a crisp finished look.
Subway tile has stayed popular for over a century because it works with everything, from a bungalow bath to a modern remodel. The pattern you choose changes the whole feel. A running bond is classic, a vertical stack looks modern, a herringbone adds movement and a diagonal or basketweave can make a small bath feel richer. Patterns also demand more planning: where the first tile goes decides how every line meets the corner, the niche and the ceiling. Nashville homeowners who love the look get the best results when the layout is planned on the wall before the first tile is set.
We sketch or chalk the layout, find the best starting point and plan cuts at the edges so no thin slivers appear. Tiles are set with consistent spacing and checked often with a level and straightedge. Around niches, benches and fixtures we cut neatly and use trim pieces where they improve the finish. Grout color is chosen to contrast or blend with the tile, and we show samples. We can pair pattern walls with a mosaic floor and a simple, matching niche for a complete design.
The starting point is planned so patterns meet corners and niches cleanly.
Tiles are checked with a level and straightedge as work proceeds, not just at the end.
Light grout blends tiles into a calm surface, and dark grout outlines the pattern for a graphic look.
Bullnose, pencil trim or metal edges finish corners and niches so there are no raw tile edges.
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Balanced lines.
Crisp, even rows.
Tidy details.
See before you choose.
Finished corners.
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Top brandCustom Building ProductsA California tile-setting company known for RedGard waterproofing, VersaBond mortars and Prism grout.Learn more Top brandMAPEIAn Italian company founded in 1937 that makes tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and surface preparation products.Learn more Top brandLATICRETEA Connecticut company founded in 1956 that makes thinset mortars, Hydro Ban waterproofing and Spectralock 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.
A classic running bond subway tile remains the most requested, with herringbone and vertical stack gaining popularity.
Patterns like herringbone take more cutting and time, so labor costs more than straight rows.
Yes. A simple wall pattern with a mosaic floor or accent band is common. We plan transitions carefully.
Light grout is calm and forgiving, dark grout is bold. We show samples against your tile.
Seal as needed and clean with pH-neutral products. Epoxy grout resists staining for easier upkeep.
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