A shower is a water-control system before it is a tile pattern.
A shower with loose tile, stained corners or a soft spot by the drain is not asking for prettier grout first.
SIG Tile installs shower tile in Monmouth County, with Renan planning the pan, waterproofing, storage details and wall layout before the finish tile covers the work.
The shower needs a continuous water-management plan before layout begins. Tile and grout are finish materials; the waterproofing layer behind or under them is what protects the structure.
Renan plans the pan slope, inside corners, wall-to-pan connection, valve cuts and glass lines before setting tile. The wet layer may include shower waterproofing and Schluter KERDI.
Niches and benches change the tile plan because they add corners, seams and surfaces that have to shed water. A flat niche shelf or bench top can hold water and stain the corners.
Renan plans shower niche installation and shower bench installation with the wall tile, not after it. For a full custom build, custom tile showers can include those features from the start.
New grout is too small a fix when tile is loose, the pan holds water, cracks keep coming back or stains show below the bathroom. Those signs can point to movement or water behind the finish.
Renan may need tile removal and demolition to see the assembly. If the base is the trouble spot, shower pan replacement may be the right path before new shower tile goes in.
“Renan did my mom's bathroom shower tiles years ago (I think it's been about 3 years now) and it still looks great with no issues.”
A niche solves shower storage only if the wet wall is still protected.
A shower bench has to drain, support weight and still leave room to stand.
A waterproof layer behind and under shower tile, including Schluter KERDI, sealed at seams, corners, and drains.
No. Tile and grout are finish materials. The waterproofing layer behind or under them protects the structure.
Yes. The niche size and location affect cuts, grout lines and waterproofing details.
Yes, if the shower has enough room and both features are planned into the waterproofing and layout before tile starts.
Shower prep and tile installation usually take 4 to 6 working days. Larger or more detailed showers can take around 8. The start date and duration are confirmed for each project.
Send photos of the full shower, drain, valve wall, corners and any niche or bench ideas.
