Mableton, GA · Serving Austell & Metro Atlanta
A tile shower is a waterproofing project finished in tile.
Waterproofing is our core craft. We know how to make a wet area waterproof — the tile on top is just the finish you see. Based in Mableton, proudly serving Austell and Metro Atlanta.
- Waterproofed first
- Free in-home quote
- Written pricing
Tile is not waterproof
Tile and grout are beautiful and durable, but they are not waterproof. Water passes through grout lines every time the shower runs. What protects your walls, your floor and the ceiling below is the waterproofing layer hidden behind the tile.
That is why we say a tile shower is a waterproofing project wearing a remodeling costume. Do the layer behind the tile right and the shower lasts. Skip it or rush it and the damage is out of sight until it is expensive.
What we waterproof
Shower pans & floors
A sloped pan sealed and tied into the drain, then flood-tested before tile.
Walls & corners
Seams, corners and transitions — the places water finds first — sealed on purpose.
Curbs & benches
The shapes with the most surface and the most risk, built and sealed as one system.
Niches & shelves
Recessed storage waterproofed on every face, not just the back.
Valve & plumbing penetrations
Every pipe and valve that passes through the wall sealed before tile.
Failed showers
If an existing shower is leaking, we assess it and tell you what it needs.
How we waterproof a shower
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Build a surface that is ready
Framing, backer and the sloped floor are set correctly first.
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Seal every layer and detail
Membrane goes over the pan, walls, curb, bench, niche and around every penetration.
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Test before tile
The pan is flood-tested. If it does not hold, we fix it before tile hides it.
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Tile over a sealed shower
Tile is set last, over a shower that is already waterproof.
Both sheet membranes and liquid-applied membranes are proven ways to waterproof a shower. The right system depends on the shower, and we choose it for yours. What matters is that the whole shower is sealed as one system, not patched in pieces.
While we’re in there
The shower is sealed before any tile goes on, and that is the moment to look at what is around it. The same crew can replace the vanity, toilet and supply lines, repair a soft subfloor, take out old cabinets or floors, and lay new flooring, so no outside companies are needed. Tell Pine what you have been putting off and he will go over what makes sense to do together.
Related services
Questions, answered honestly
Is grout waterproof?
No. Grout and tile slow water down but do not stop it. The waterproofing layer behind the tile is what keeps the wall dry.
How do I know if my shower is leaking?
Common signs: a musty smell, a stained ceiling or wall below or beside the shower, soft or spongy spots, grout that keeps cracking, or tile that loosens. If you see any of them, call us before the damage grows.
Can an old shower be re-waterproofed without removing the tile?
Almost never. The waterproofing lives behind the tile, so fixing a failed shower usually means opening it up. We tell you honestly what yours needs.
What is the difference between sheet and liquid membranes?
Both work when installed as a complete system. Sheet membranes are applied in sealed panels; liquid membranes are rolled or troweled on. We choose the system that suits your shower and layout.
Do you test the waterproofing?
Yes. The pan is flood-tested before tile goes on.
How is it priced?
Pine handles all pricing personally at the consultation — he’ll take great care of you.
Start with a free in-home quote
Let’s look at your bathroom.
Pine handles all pricing personally at the consultation — he’ll take great care of you.
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