Documented Master Craftsmanship Across New York
Every image below represents real work completed by New Build Masters. Filter by specialty or NYC borough to inspect our tiling precision, waterproof prep, and hardscape installations.
Curbless Walk-In Master Shower with Rectified Porcelain
Custom floor-to-ceiling walk-in shower transformation featuring rectified marble-look porcelain tile, custom built-in shampoo niche with bullnose trim, and continuous drainage.
Luxury Herringbone Accent Wall & Floating Bench
Intricate herringbone tile feature wall paired with modern matte black hardware, floating quartz shower bench, and precision edge alignment.
Calacatta Gold Porcelain Bathroom Renovation
Full tub-to-shower conversion with bookmatched Calacatta gold porcelain slabs, frameless glass enclosure, and multi-tier recessed corner shelves.
Modern Hexagon Mosaic Shower Pan & Subway Surround
Slip-resistant hexagon mosaic tile shower floor precisely pitched toward center drain, surrounded by crisp vertical-stack subway tile and contrasting grout.
Architectural Cambridge Paver Patio & Firepit Lounge
Expansive backyard living space paved with interlocking Cambridge pavers in multi-tone grey, complete with soldier-course perimeter borders and gravel base compaction.
Curved Paver Walkway & Natural Stone Border
Elegantly contoured front walkway connecting driveway to main entrance, engineered for freeze-thaw resilience with heavy-duty geotextile sub-base.
Stacked Stone Clad Entry Steps & Limestone Treads
Complete front entrance overhaul. Existing crumbling concrete stairs stripped, reinforced, and hand-veneered with natural stacked ledgestone and thermal bluestone treads.
Heavy-Duty Interlocking Paver Driveway & Border
Reinforced paver driveway engineered for heavy vehicular traffic, featuring 80mm high-density pavers, deep excavation, crushed stone subbase, and concrete edge restraints.
Large Format 24x48 Marble-Look Porcelain Living Room Floor
Seamless open-concept ground floor tiled with 24x48 inch rectified porcelain slabs, calibrated leveling spacers for 1/16-inch grout joints and 100% thinset coverage.
Stamped & Broom-Finish Concrete Backyard Terrace
Poured reinforced concrete patio with custom expansion joints, broom-finish non-slip texture, and integrally colored charcoal border.
Stone Veneer Facade Columns & Retaining Wall
Structural cinder block retaining wall and entrance pillars built from scratch, waterproofed, and clad in tight-joint dry-stack stone veneer with slate caps.
Custom Double Shower Niche with LED Prep & Marble Mosaic
Custom framed dual recessed storage niches lined with polished Thassos marble mosaic and framed with aluminum Schluter profiles.
Backyard Multilevel Paver Patio with Garden Retaining Edges
Multilevel outdoor living terrace with built-in paver step transitions, retaining wall planter beds, and integrated drainage system.
Subway Tile Surround with Contrasting Charcoal Grout
Classic NYC brownstone subway tile shower installation, executed with laser-leveled alignment, crisp corners, and moisture-resistant epoxy grout.
Wood-Look Plank Tile Staircase Cladding
Durable wood-grain porcelain plank tile expertly installed over interior staircase and landings with matching metal stair nosing.
Decorative Tin Ceiling Tile Installation & Crown Molding
Restoration-grade pressed tin ceiling tile installation featuring period-accurate embossed panels and hand-fitted perimeter crown molding.
Modern Fireplace Stacked Stone Surround & Hearth
Floor-to-ceiling fireplace mantle remodel clad with dimensional charcoal ledger stone and a custom floating solid oak mantel beam.
Custom Paver Pool Deck & Coping Stone
Salt-resistant, non-slip travertine paver pool surround with bullnose edge coping and slope-correct perimeter drainage.
Poured Concrete Entry Walkway with Cobblestone Edging
Freshly poured structural concrete sidewalk and entry path framed with authentic Belgian cobblestone curbing.
Polished Bianco Carrara Porcelain Shower Enclosure
Luxury master bathroom remodel featuring high-gloss Carrara porcelain wall tiles, mosaic shower pan, and thermostatic rainfall shower fixtures.
Custom Shower Bench & Multi-Jet Tile Layout
Solid-core tiled shower bench with pitched solid quartz top, integrated body jet piping cutouts, and waterproofed substrate.
Natural Slate Entry Foyer & Hallway Tile
Cleft natural slate tile installed in entry foyer and hallway, sealed with high-traffic penetrating sealer for lifetime moisture protection.
Geometric Pattern Paver Patio & Garden Border
Artistic diamond pattern interlocking paver installation with contrasting perimeter soldier course and flowerbed retaining stones.
Stacked Fieldstone Front Porch Transformation
Front porch renovation featuring rustic stacked fieldstone veneer covering old deteriorating brickwork, complete with new bluestone landing.
Modern Minimalist Grey Porcelain Bathroom Surround
Contemporary bathroom featuring 12x24 matte concrete-look grey porcelain, linear drain, and matching shampoo storage niche.
Interlocking Paver Walkway & Steps Combination
Seamless hardscape integration featuring integrated paver bullnose step units connecting front driveway to entrance walkway.
Vertical Stagger Subway Tile & Custom Glass Enclosure
Designer vertical stagger subway tile shower with brass fixtures, custom glass door brackets, and ceiling-height splash protection.
Porcelain Wood Plank Living Room & Kitchen Flooring
8x48 distressed oak-grain porcelain tile throughout open kitchen and living area, providing 100% waterproof durability with authentic wood warmth.
Custom Cut Granite Step Treads & Stacked Stone Risers
Heavy granite step treads set on masonry mortar bed with natural dry-stack ledgestone risers and stone side cheek walls.
Herringbone Floor Tile & Subway Shower Combo
Classic West Village townhouse renovation featuring herringbone marble mosaic floor paired with glossy bright white subway tile walls.
Concrete Block Foundation Wall Preparation & Waterproofing
Structural cinder block retaining wall being built and reinforced with rebar and core-fill concrete prior to natural stone veneer application.
Modern Basketweave Accent Bathroom Floor
Traditional basketweave marble mosaic with black dots installed over uncoupling membrane with zero lippage.
Stacked Stone Clad Mailbox Pillar & Garden Wall
Custom masonry pillar housing cast brass mailbox, fully faced in natural quarried stacked stone with custom limestone capstone.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion with Frameless Glass & Rain Head
Cast-iron tub removed and replaced with low-profile shower pan, full RedGard waterproof membrane, and floor-to-ceiling tile.
Circular Paver Patio with Firepit & Sitting Wall
Intricately laid circular paver patio with matching curved retaining sitting wall and low-voltage under-cap lighting prep.
Stair Stringer & Exterior Window Carpentry Framing
Exterior carpentry repair: rotted framing and sill replacement with pressure-treated lumber and moisture wrap before siding install.
Poured Concrete Driveway Apron & Curb Cut
NYC DOT compliant 7-inch thick wire-mesh reinforced concrete driveway apron, transition curb, and drainage pitch.
Backyard Flagstone Paver Walkway & Step Landing
Natural irregular flagstone path set into dry mortar and sand, framed with river rock garden edging and paver step transition.
Large Porcelain Entry Landing & Exterior Step Risers
Exterior-rated 20mm thick porcelain paver tiles applied to concrete front porch landing with frost-resistant polymer thinset.
Polished Crema Marfil Porcelain Bathroom Remodel
Warm beige marble-look porcelain tile across walls and floors with recessed shampoo niche and custom vanity tile backsplash.
Paver Driveway Ribbon & Center Grass Strip Design
Eco-friendly permeable ribbon driveway featuring interlocking concrete pavers on drive tracks with green lawn center drainage.
Vertical Linear Shower Feature Strip & Mosaic Detail
Glass and stone mosaic accent strip running vertically through shower valve center, aligned precisely with niche cutouts.
Stacked Bluestone Clad Entryway & Steps
Multi-tier front entry steps clad in Pennsylvania bluestone with rockfaced stone veneer risers and concrete footing.
Interlocking Paver Backyard Lounge & Retaining Bench
Complete outdoor living makeover with tumbled pavers, built-in masonry bench seating, and landscape perimeter drainage.
Custom Pergola Framing & Wood-Plastic Composite Decking
Structural exterior carpentry: heavy cedar pergola framing over composite deck surface with anchored galvanized post bases.
Full Waterproofing Membrane & Corner Band Prep Stage
Behind-the-scenes master craftsmanship: Two-coat elastomeric waterproofing membrane applied across all shower walls, niche corners, and shower pan floor. 100% leak-proof foundation.
RedGard Waterproofing Membrane Prep — Master Craftsmanship in Progress
The New Build Masters signature difference: Complete continuous RedGard liquid waterproofing membrane applied over cement board, curbed threshold, and custom shampoo niche prior to tile setting. The mark of real NYC craftsmanship.
Calacatta Quartz Shower Niche Shelf & Herringbone Back
Detailed custom shower niche featuring polished Calacatta quartz sill pitched for water runoff and herringbone tile accent backing.
Stacked Ledgestone Entry Porch & Concrete Foundation Veneer
Complete transformation of front concrete foundation and porch using premium grey-tone stacked ledgestone veneer.
Modern Matte Porcelain Shower with Dual Showerhead Layout
Full master ensuite remodel featuring high-contrast matte white porcelain tiles, black matte hardware, dual thermostatic controls, and recessed ceiling LED lighting.
Real Craftsmanship is What Happens Behind the Tile
Any handyman can stick tiles on a wall. But in NYC buildings, shortcuts lead to catastrophic ceiling leaks and rotten studs. Drag the slider below to see how our dual-coat RedGard waterproofing prep transforms into a luxury master bathroom.
Master Shower: RedGard Waterproof Membrane Prep vs. Finished Tile
Location: Queens / BrooklynAnyone can lay tile; real master craft is what happens behind the tile. We apply full double-coat RedGard waterproofing over cement backer board, seal all niche transitions, and pass a 24-hour flood test before setting the first tile.