A tiled shower is a waterproofing project with tile on top of it. Everything that matters happens before the first tile is set.
What’s included
- Framing check and backer board
- Bonded waterproofing membrane on walls and floor
- Pre-sloped base with correct fall to drain
- Niches, benches and curbs waterproofed as a system
- Full-height wall tile with proper corner detail
- Flood test before tile goes on
Typical cost and timeline
$4,500 to $9,500 for a full tiled shower, four to seven days.
Things worth knowing
We flood test every shower base before tiling. It adds a day and it’s the only way to know the waterproofing holds before it’s buried under tile.