How to water proof a tiled shower.

Halldorson Homes

This is how to properly waterproof a tiled shower.

This is our opportunity to showcase the range of our work in tile, not only with design idea photos for you to browse through, but also 'how to' showcases such as the custom shower build you'll see first off below....

To the right you'll see the first photo of a tiled shower base and tub feature. Always try to plan as far ahead as possible when designing and building a custom bath. Think of tile sizes and layouts, structure support, water proofing and future shower door dimensions, etc.

Then take upmost care in putting together a sloped and water tight shower drain system. We utilize the Schluter shower base and integrated drain systems. Schluter offers a fantastic functional design that gives you drain location and tile layout flexibility. Top that off with speed of installation and perfectly sloped drains and you will appreciate the ability to focus more on design ideas instead of fretting about water intrusion & future liability.

Cement Backerboard is installed

The shower base is now ready for waterproofing.

Materials are ready for the Kerdi membrane

Non modified mortar is mixed to a nice and smooth consistency.

Make certain the thinset coverage is complete.

Also confirm the membrane laps up the walls and curb.

Schluter utilizes a 4" square drain. Very Nice.

The drains come in various colors such as stainless, bronze, copper, etc.

When setting tile, we make sure to get a complete bedding into the thinset. We use Mapei Premium Dryset for our shower systems and have never had a call-back or failure. We also use Mapei's Opticolor epoxy grout kits. Near bullet proof, water tight, stain proof and consistant performance. It meets our needs quite nicely and assists us in providing a superior project to our clients.

Progress. Tiles are set, planning for grout

Nosing pieces smooth the corners

1/16" grout lines streamline the look.

FLASHBACK........Before Picture.......

CHECK BACK SOON AS WE CONTINUE UP-LOAD AND BUILD OUR TILE PHOTO GALLERY.

YOU'LL BE ABLE TO BROWSE THROUGH LOTS AND LOTS OF PHOTOS THAT WILL SHOWCASE DESIGN IDEAS AND COLORS. MANY TILE PHOTOS ARE ALREADY IN OUR PHOTO GALLERY, BUT WE'LL BE COMPILING ALL OF THEM HERE FOR YOU, PLUS MORE.

Follow the step by step pictorial and watch a tiled shower feature unfold.

Here's the starting point for this custom bath.

Some framing adjustments, swap out the drain, and prep for backerboard.

Check for backer board support.

Check for flat walls, plumb framing and adequate space for a good tile design layout

Ensure that your cement board is fastened adequately. Make sure dimensions are square and walls are flat. You'll be thankful you did when it comes time to setting the tiles and having uniform sizes and straight grout lines.

The integrated drain flange is set into place.

The Schluter drain flange fits nicely down into the sloped base system.

Take care to lap at least 2" if not more

Also utilize your corner waterproofing pieces: Safety First.

Capri Tile 12 x 12's with an accent mosaic

Earthy, solid. Compliments virtually any linen color.

Here is a closer look at the drain and slope.

Clean lines, smooth slope, 6" curb height.

Finishing Touches. 3/8" temp glass door

Stainless trims match the shower drain and future fixtures.

The job is complete. Take a look at the before and after pictures below. We take great pride in our tile work & we'd love to complete a tile project for you too. Thanks for visiting.

All Done!

Mapei Opticolor Epoxy Grout: Stain Free, durable and water tight.

Halldorson Homes

(360) 332-2212

Email: info@halldorsonhomes.com