Bathroom remodels in Wesley Chapel that start with the shower
Most bathroom calls we get start the same way. There is a tub nobody uses, a fiberglass insert that has turned yellow, or grout that will not come clean no matter what you scrub it with. Around here, a lot of builder-grade bathrooms are ready for real tile.
John looks at the bathroom with you, measures it and talks through what you want to change. Then you get an itemized written quote. Demo, waterproofing, tile labor and materials each sit on their own line, so you know what you are paying for before anything gets torn out.
Shower walls and shower floors
We tile shower walls to the ceiling or to the height you choose, with clean outside corners and edge trim that suits the tile. Shower floors are built with a steady slope to the drain so water never sits in a corner. Small tile and mosaics follow that slope easily and give bare feet more grip.
A linear drain lets you run larger tile across the shower floor, because the floor only has to slope one way toward one wall. It is a clean look for a walk-in shower, and it pairs well with a low or curbless entry when the bathroom layout allows it.
Shower waterproofing done right
Tile and grout are not waterproof. Water passes through grout lines every time the shower runs, so what protects your home is the layer behind the tile. When that layer fails, the damage hides inside the wall and under the floor until you smell it or see it.
A properly built shower has one continuous waterproof layer: a bonded waterproofing membrane or a liquid-applied membrane covering the walls, the shower floor, the bench and every niche. Seams, inside corners, the drain and the valve opening all get sealed, and the membrane ties into the drain so any water that gets past the grout is carried away. Tile does not go up until that layer is complete.
Niches, benches and large format tile in the shower
A recessed niche keeps bottles off the floor and off the tub ledge. Niches are framed into the wall during the rebuild, sized to the tile so grout lines run straight through, and the bottom is sloped so water drains out. A built-in bench is a good fit for a larger shower, and it gets waterproofed like everything else.
Large format tile on shower walls means fewer grout lines and far less to scrub. It also needs flat walls and a careful layout around the valve, shower head and niche, which is exactly where certified tile skill shows. Big wall panels with a mosaic floor is a combination that works in almost any shower.
Walk-in shower and tub to shower conversions
If the tub only gets used to store bath toys or laundry, a tub to shower conversion gives you a bigger, easier shower in the same footprint. The tub comes out, the space is rebuilt and waterproofed, and the new shower gets a low curb or a walk-in entry.
Fixtures and any plumbing or electrical changes are scoped in the quote, so you see the full picture before work starts. Keeping the drain and valve where they are now usually keeps a conversion simpler and faster.
- Tub out, shower in, same footprint
- Low curb or walk-in entry where the layout allows
- Recessed niche and optional bench
- Waterproofing, wall tile and floor tile in one written quote
Bathroom floor tile that handles water
A bathroom floor takes splashes, wet towels and steam every day, so porcelain is the usual choice. Patterned tile, wood-look plank tile and simple matte tile all work well, and a smaller format or textured finish adds grip near the shower. The slab is prepped first so the floor sits flat at the vanity, the toilet and the doorway, and the transition to the hallway floor is planned so nobody stubs a toe on it.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A new tile floor in a bathroom can be a short job. A full shower rebuild takes longer, because demo, waterproofing, tile and grout each need cure time before the next step, and any plumbing changes add their own schedule. John gives you a written timeline with the quote and keeps you posted as the job moves along. Plan on using another bathroom in the house while yours is being redone.
Pick your bathroom tile at our Lutz showroom
Choosing tile for a whole bathroom is easier with everything side by side. Our private showroom at 108 Flagship Dr in Lutz has hundreds of tile samples, so you can hold the wall tile, floor tile and an accent next to each other and see them as a set. Prefer to stay home? John brings samples to you.
When you are ready, book a free in-home estimate, or call or text (337) 333-2453 with a photo of your bathroom for a ballpark. We take on bathroom projects in New Tampa and the rest of Pasco and north Hillsborough too, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
