Shower Waterproofing and Pans
Most shower failures start behind the tile. We build sloped mortar pans, install bonded waterproof membranes and flood test drains so the shower stays watertight long after the tile goes up.
Best when
- You are building a tile shower
- Your shower leaks
- You see stains or soft spots near the shower
- You want peace of mind behind the tile
The parts that make the difference.
Slope that works
A properly sloped pan sends water to the drain and nowhere else.
Waterproof membrane
A continuous membrane up walls and over the pan, sealed at corners and drains.
Flood test
We fill the pan and watch it before tile starts.
Backer and curbs
Stable, moisture-ready materials that tile can bond to.
Four steps from idea to done.
- 1
Inspect and prepare
We check framing, drains and the existing base.
- 2
Build the pan
Mortar bed is set to slope and cured.
- 3
Waterproof
Membrane is applied over pan and walls.
- 4
Test
The pan is flood tested before tile.
Questions about this service.
Why do tile showers leak?
Usually because of failed or missing waterproofing, bad slope or damaged drains behind the tile. Grout and tile are not waterproof on their own.
What is a flood test?
We plug the drain, fill the pan with water and watch the level over time. A steady level means the pan is holding.
Can you fix a leaking shower without a full remodel?
Sometimes. We find the cause first and explain whether a repair or a rebuild makes sense.
Services that pair well.
Get a quote for this service.
Serving Nashville and homes across Middle Tennessee. Tell us about your bathroom and your timeline, and we reply with a written quote.