Waterproofing Will Make or Break Your Tile Shower Installation

After spending your hard earned money on a beautiful new tile shower, the last thing you expect is problems. You enjoy your beautiful, fresh, clean shower and expect it to last you many years. But what you don’t see is the leak happening behind your walls from poorly executed waterproofing before a single tile was even laid. What started as a tiny, harmless drip behind the tile slowly turned into a full-blown nightmare. Water seeped unseen into the walls, rotting studs, growing mold, and warping floors until the damage finally revealed itself in cracked tiles, a musty smell, and a soggy ceiling below. By the time it was discovered, the “small leak” had become an expensive, stressful mess—proof that a failing tile shower never stays a simple problem for long.

This story is one I’ve heard and seen time and time again. As an experienced bathroom remodeler, I’ve had to tear out the faulty showers, repair subflooring, and perform shower mold remediation much too often. Traditionally, contractors use items such as lead pans, thick walls of mortar, tar paper, and wire to attempt a system that would help mitigate water intrusion into the walls. The problem with these types of systems and even new membrane waterproofing can be summed up in one word…

Corners.

Almost all of the membrane systems available on the market have weak spots where the corners of the shower meet, which causes costly mistakes. One sloppy bond on a corner reinforcement could end up with a total shower demolition and redo, costing the homeowner thousands of dollars in repairs. I fully believed that I would never want to install a tile shower again, simply because of the high probability of shower failure in the future.

What changed my mind?

I found the solution when I came across an innovative new company called “Tile Redi”, whom I have proudly partnered with! Thankfully, they have created a new, water tight, fully customizable system that creates the perfect base for the classic and timeless look of a tile shower while eliminating the weak point of corners within the shower. What sets this system apart from others in the market is a one piece tilable pan with integrated drain that can be customized to practically any size. Pair this with the “Redi” wall system and the product becomes the ultimate water proofing solution. This superior product allows for peace of mind for both the homeowner and the contractor, giving everyone confidence that the beautiful shower installed will last a lifetime! The luxurious, high end feel of tile is now fool proof and guaranteed to last by the “Tile Redi” company.

Bring the timeless beauty of a tile shower and bathroom back into your home with confidence!

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