Custom Tile Shower Renovation in Holgate

Here's what we were working with - bare studs, an old shower pan, and zero waterproofing in place. Before a single tile goes up, the bones have to be right. That means stripping everything down to the framing and starting fresh. No shortcuts.

We built this one from the ground up using Schluter Kerdi-Board on the walls and a Schluter shower pan as the base. That system is fully waterproof before the tile even touches it. A lot of contractors skip that step or go cheap on it. We don't. It's what separates a shower that lasts 20 years from one that's leaking behind the walls in five.

Once the substrate was set, we got into the tile work. We used large-format marble-look porcelain on the walls - the kind of tile that makes a small shower feel like it has a lot going on visually. The hexagon floor tile and the matching niche accent pull it all together without feeling overdone. Every layout decision was intentional.

Then came the finishing touches. Matte black hardware throughout, a frameless glass door with a clean swing, and a rainfall showerhead centered right where it should be. The vanity with its stone-look top and warm wood cabinet ties into the same color palette. The whole bathroom feels cohesive - not like a collection of separate decisions.

This is what a full bathroom remodel and tile installation looks like when every phase gets the attention it deserves. Demo, waterproofing, tile, hardware - it all matters. Holgate homeowners trusted us with their space, and we're really proud of how this one came out.