Shower walls, floors and heated floors, installed over a continuous waterproofing membrane.
Grout and tile let some water through. A membrane behind them keeps it out of the studs. We use a continuous sheet or liquid-applied membrane in every shower, lapped into the base and around the valve and niche.
Large-format porcelain needs a flat substrate, so floors are checked and levelled first. Electric in-floor heat can go under the tile and is popular for Ottawa basements and cold slab floors.
If your shower is leaking into the ceiling below, a regrout will not fix it. We will tell you honestly whether it is a grout problem or a membrane problem.
Down to the studs: new plumbing where needed, subfloor repair, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures and a fan that actually vents outside.
Take out a tub you never use and put in a walk-in shower with a proper base, membrane and glass.
Curbless or low-threshold showers, grab bars on proper blocking, a bench and handheld shower for aging in place.
Shower walls, floors and heated floors, installed over a continuous waterproofing membrane.