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Master Bathroom & Shower Tile Built on 100% RedGard Prep

Tile and grout are never waterproof on their own. In NYC apartments, brownstones, and homes, a poorly prepped shower will leak through your subfloor and ceiling within months. We engineer every walk-in shower with dual-coat RedGard elastomeric membrane, pre-pitched pans, and laser-calibrated leveling clips.

Prep StandardDouble-Coat RedGard
Flood Test24-Hour Certified
Surface PrecisionZero-Lippage Clips
RedGard Waterproofing Prep by New Build Masters
Actual Job Photo: RedGard Membrane Prep

The Mark of Real Craftsmanship

Continuous elastomeric waterproofing applied over cement board, curbed threshold, and recessed shampoo niche.

Comprehensive Shower & Bathroom Tile Services

From modern barrier-free curbless walk-ins to intricate herringbone backsplashes, we handle every detail from the bare studs to the final silicone bead.

Walk-In Shower & Tub-to-Shower Conversions

Convert dated, cramped bathtubs into expansive walk-in showers with frameless glass doors, rainfall showerheads, and barrier-free curbless accessibility.

Custom Recessed Niches & Floating Benches

Handcrafted framed niches with 45-degree mitered stone pencil trim, built-in quartz sills pitched for water drainage, and solid-core seating benches.

Herringbone, Chevron & Mosaic Patterns

Precision layout of complex patterns including classic herringbone subway, stacked vertical tiles, and slip-resistant hexagon mosaic shower pans.

Complete Waterproofing & Flood Testing

We never tile over bare drywall. All installations feature cement backer board, taped reinforced seams, 2 full coats of RedGard, and a 24-hour flood test.

The New Build Masters Prep Standard

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.

Stage 2: Completed Curbless Walk-In Marble Porcelain Shower
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Stage 1: RedGard Waterproof Membrane (100% Leak-Proof Substrate)
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Master Shower: RedGard Waterproof Membrane Prep vs. Finished Tile

Location: Queens / Brooklyn

Anyone 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.

2 Continuous RedGard Coats
24-Hour Water Flood Test
Zero-Lippage Tile Guarantee
Our 5-Stage Waterproofing & Tiling Protocol

How We Build Showers That Last 30+ Years

01

Substrate Demolition & Plumbing Inspection

Tear down down to the framing, inspect studs for plumbness, shim walls flat, and rough-in all thermostatic valves and drains.

02

Cement Backer Board & Pre-Slope Shower Pan

Install high-density cement backer board with alkali-resistant mesh tape and pour the critical pre-pitch slope toward the drain.

03

Two-Coat RedGard Waterproofing Membrane

Roll two continuous coats of elastomeric RedGard across all walls, corners, thresholds, and niches. Seal pipe penetrations with waterproof collars.

04

Laser Tile Layout & Mechanical Leveling

Layout cuts with laser guides to eliminate awkward slivers, apply 100% mortar coverage with back-buttering, and clamp with leveling spacers.

05

Stain-Proof Grouting & Silicone Sealing

Pack joints with mold-resistant epoxy grout, tool color-matched 100% silicone in all plane transitions, and install fixtures.

Recent Custom Bathroom & Shower Jobs

Click any photo to inspect high-resolution craftsmanship, grout lines, custom niches, and waterproofing prep.

Curbless Walk-In Master Shower with Rectified Porcelain
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Astoria, Queens

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.

#Walk-In Shower#Porcelain Tile#Recessed Niche
Luxury Herringbone Accent Wall & Floating Bench
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Park Slope, Brooklyn

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.

#Herringbone#Accent Wall#Shower Bench
Calacatta Gold Porcelain Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Upper East Side, Manhattan

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.

#Calacatta Gold#Tub-to-Shower#Luxury Bath
Modern Hexagon Mosaic Shower Pan & Subway Surround
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Bayside, Queens

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.

#Hexagon Tile#Subway Tile#Shower Pan
Custom Double Shower Niche with LED Prep & Marble Mosaic
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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.

#Shower Niche#Bathroom Detail#Custom Tile
Subway Tile Surround with Contrasting Charcoal Grout
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Forest Hills, Queens

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.

#Subway Tile#Tub Surround#Classic NYC Bath
Polished Bianco Carrara Porcelain Shower Enclosure
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Tribeca, Manhattan

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.

#Carrara Porcelain#Tribeca Bath#Master Shower
Custom Shower Bench & Multi-Jet Tile Layout
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Astoria, Queens

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.

#Shower Bench#Body Jets#Waterproofing
Modern Minimalist Grey Porcelain Bathroom Surround
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Modern Minimalist Grey Porcelain Bathroom Surround

Contemporary bathroom featuring 12x24 matte concrete-look grey porcelain, linear drain, and matching shampoo storage niche.

#Minimalist Bath#Linear Drain#Grey Porcelain
Got Questions?

Bathroom & Shower Tile FAQs

Detailed technical answers about RedGard waterproofing, tub-to-shower conversion costs, and timelines in NYC.

Grout and tile are not waterproof—water naturally permeates grout joints over time. Without a continuous elastomeric membrane like RedGard over the cement board, moisture seeps into the wood framing, causing black mold, rotted studs, and ceiling leaks to lower apartments in NYC buildings. RedGard creates a permanent rubberized shield that keeps 100% of moisture inside the shower envelope.
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