A waterproof shower has to be continuous at the seams you will not see later.
A leak rarely announces itself at the exact seam that failed; it shows up as stained drywall, a musty smell, loose tile or grout that keeps opening.
SIG Tile handles shower waterproofing in Monmouth County, with Renan focusing on pans, corners, seams, drains and penetrations before tile covers the system.
Shower leaks usually start at transitions: wall-to-pan joints, inside corners, curbs, drains, niches, benches and valve penetrations. Flat tile in the middle of a wall is rarely the hardest part.
Renan plans those weak points before setting tile. If an existing shower hides the problem, tile removal and demolition may be needed before the waterproofing can be rebuilt.
The pan and walls connect through a continuous waterproofing plan. A good pan without wall tie-ins is incomplete, and waterproof walls without a properly tied drain and base are also incomplete.
That is why shower pan replacement often overlaps with shower waterproofing. The floor, drain, corners and lower walls have to work as one wet assembly.
The waterproofing system depends on the shower and substrate, but Renan uses Schluter KERDI as a shower waterproofing membrane. The product only works when the seams, corners and penetrations are detailed correctly.
For the broader wet-area overview, see waterproofing. For the membrane itself, see Schluter KERDI installation.
“Renan was proficient in the full scope of construction required to level, prep and ensure waterproofing of our shower, prior to his tile installation.”
A waterproof layer behind and under shower tile, including Schluter KERDI, sealed at seams, corners, and drains.
KERDI works only when every seam, corner and penetration is tied into the same waterproof layer.
Custom tile showers built on a waterproofed system: pans, niches, benches, and curbless designs.
No. Sealer may help surface maintenance, but it is not a substitute for waterproofing behind or under the tile.
Yes. Every shower pan is water-tested before any tile goes in, so a leak shows up while it's still easy to fix.
Yes. Penetrations through the wet wall need attention so water does not get behind the finished surface.
Send photos of the shower floor, drain, corners, valve wall and any staining below or near the shower.
