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Shower Leaking and New Tile Installation

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Leak Repair

Is your shower leaking into the ceiling below, or into the wall of the closet or bathroom next to it? Showers leak because the original job wasn’t done right: the liner was installed wrong, the floor wasn’t pitched properly, or there was never real waterproofing to begin with.

It’s never a grout or caulking problem. Grout and caulk are only the first lines of defense. No amount of regrouting or recaulking will stop a shower with a failed liner from leaking.

We fix the cause. We tear out and rebuild the shower base or the entire shower, using either a custom installation with a properly installed liner, waterproofing and pitch to the drain, or a wedi or Schluter waterproof shower system. Because we build it right from the ground up, every shower we rebuild comes with our 100% guarantee against leaks.

Shower not leaking, just dirty, moldy or cracked? A Shower Refresh may be all you need. Call us and we’ll tell you honestly which one makes sense.

Installation

Whether it’s a brand-new installation or a tear-out and replacement, we fix the problems hiding under the tile, not just the tile itself. Our installers have over 30 years of experience, and we install tile anywhere and everywhere: showers, tub surrounds, bathroom and kitchen floors, backsplashes, fireplaces, outdoor porches and more.

How We Build It

  • Waterproof shower systems: custom liners or wedi and Schluter systems, fully waterproofed
  • Proper pitch on every shower floor so water runs to the drain
  • Anti-fracture membranes like Strata Mat and Schluter Ditra on floors to prevent cracked tile and grout, with the right method for small mosaics
  • Leveling clips for flat floors and minimal lippage
  • Stone slabs on all curbs, benches and niche shelves
  • Epoxy grout on shower floors, and sanded grout with polymers on walls, sealed for extra protection
  • All corners and changes of plane caulked

Cost and Timing

Tub surround walls start around $3,500, since there’s no shower base to rebuild. Shower base rebuilds typically start around $4,000 and take about 3 days. Full walk-in showers can range between $6,000 – $20,000 or more for large custom designs, and typically take about a week. Call (708) 582-6904 for a free quote.

Tile and shower installation in Chicagoland by Prestige Grout

Why Choose Prestige For Your Next Tiling Job?

  • 100% guarantee against leaks on every shower we rebuild
  • Installers with over 30 years of experience
  • Everything leveled from the substrate up, for flat floors and minimal lippage
  • Full mortar coverage on the back of every tile
  • The right membranes and waterproofing for long-term performance
  • Precise cuts and tight fits, with no sloppy grout lines
  • Stain-resistant epoxy grout where it matters most

See what sets us apart on The Prestige Difference page.

Tile & Shower Installation FAQs

Almost always because the original shower wasn’t built right. The liner was installed wrong, the floor wasn’t pitched to the drain, or there was no real waterproofing. It’s never a grout or caulking problem.

No. Grout and caulk are only the first lines of defense. If water is getting through to the ceiling or walls, the liner or waterproofing underneath has failed, and the shower base or shower needs to be rebuilt.

Yes. Every shower we rebuild comes with our 100% guarantee against leaks, because we build it with a properly installed liner, waterproofing and pitch, or a wedi or Schluter waterproof system.

Tub surround walls start around $3,500, since there’s no shower base to rebuild. Shower base rebuilds typically start around $4,000. Full walk-in showers can range between $6,000 – $20,000 or more for large custom designs, and typically take about a week. Call (708) 582-6904 for a free quote.

 

A shower base rebuild can take about 3 days. A full shower rebuild typically takes about a week.

We use custom installations with properly installed liners and waterproofing, or Wedi and Schluter waterproof shower systems.

Yes. We use anti-fracture membranes like Strata Mat and Schluter Ditra on floors to help prevent cracked tile and grout, and use the right method for small mosaic tile.

Anything that takes tile: showers, tub surrounds, bathroom and kitchen floors, backsplashes, fireplaces, outdoor porches and more.