Showers
Tiled showers are one of our specialties. When it comes to installing tile in your shower one of the most important aspects of the shower is never even seen.
The work done before the tile installation needs to be precise and effective to ensure any water that makes it past the tile and grout goes down the drain and not into your walls and subfloor. This can cause major damage to your home! Most people and sadly even some contractors believe that tile and grout are waterproof, however, that is not the case. If steps are skipped during the preparation of the shower and waterproofing, you could find yourself with a leaking shower.
Unfortunately, many of our clients call us after they start to notice excessive mildew growing on their grout joints or see damage to the sheetrock or baseboard directly next to their new shower. This is often the result of a shower not properly prepared for tile installation. Unfortunately, if you can see water damage from a leaking shower, in most cases the only fix is a complete remodel. It can sometimes take years for a leaky shower to show itself on the surface, meanwhile, the damage is taking place inside the walls.
There are multiple acceptable and TCNA (Tile Council of N. America) approved ways to prepare a shower for tile installation. We are familiar with all of them and depending on your tile choice, location, and budget we will always use one of the approved and time tested methods for shower tile installation and waterproofing. Many of the materials manufacturers offer great warranties when using their complete product line and we are happy to help you register for the warranty.
Building a shower is like making a cake. You cannot skip steps and expect it to be beautiful and delicious. Some people can make a tasty cake but the presentation is poor, on the other hand, some might make their cake look good on the outside, but the taste leaves a lot to be desired! Just like it takes a real professional to bake both a good looking and delicious cake, it also takes a real professional to build a functional and beautiful tiled shower.
When considering a large investment like a tiled shower, we urge you to take your time when choosing both the tile itself and the contractor you will hire. Take into consideration these 5 points.
- Does the contractor specialize in shower tile installation?
- What materials are being used for the waterproofing of the substrate?
- Will a Flood Test be performed on the shower pan?
- Does the manufacturer of the installation products offer a warranty?
- Does the contractor offer a warranty on the workmanship?
Recent Shower Projects
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If you’re in need of tile installation services, look no further than Heritage Tile & Stone. From beginning to end, Irving’s communication, respect and attention to detail went above and beyond my expectations. My project was to take the existing tile in my bathrooms to the ceiling and the matching add on was seamless. Can’t thank them enough!
Irving did a wonderful job on our master bath shower and tub! Throughout the whole process everyone was so wonderful to work with and they kept the bathroom clean so we didn't feel like we were living in the middle of a construction zone. These guys are great to work with and definitely trustworthy, they make sure to get the job done right!
Drue and Heritage Tile were so easy to work with. From the moment Drue returned our call and came to our house for an estimate we knew we didn’t need to talk to another company. They were very professional and timely and their tile work and expertise speaks for itself. Our 50 year kitchen looks amazing because of them!
Drue and his team were amazing. We had them do our kitchen backsplash with Zellige tile. Very professional and respectful. They listened to all of our neurotic requests and the project looks great. 100% recommend! We will be using them again in the future.
In our years of home ownership we have NEVER hired such a talented, kind, respectful, clean, on time, patient and skilled group! Irving, Gabriel and Drue transformed the ugliest bathroom into something magical! They were so easy to have around, hardest workers and just truly nice guys! I kinda miss their company! Our project was difficult, but they did it. I will tack on before and after pictures when the room is done. We also fully intend on having them here for our next project….the kitchen!
The crew from Heritage was polite, timely, and did a fantastic job on our bathroom floor. We asked them for a herringbone pattern and they took their time to ensure the pattern was beautiful. We HIGHLY recommend them and will use them again in the future. Thanks again guys!
Amazing work! Very professional, great communication and timely work. Highly recommend! They were also phenomenal with my four kids who had lots of questions and were always trying to chat them up. 😆
Irving did a fantastic job on our tile backsplash! The process was very easy and quick responses from both Irving and Drue. We love it!
Drue is seriously the best! He answered my call immediately and got me a quote back same day. He was up front about the timeframe which I appreciated. My backsplash was demolished and installed within 3 days. Eric was amazing to work with and was able to complete my job effortlessly. I can’t recommend Drue and his team enough!!!
Fabulous work on a very difficult job--nobody else would touch it. The guys are skilled, hard working, friendly, and dedicated.
The guys at Heritage Tile were great. We had a small bathroom project but they treated us like their #1 customer. Service was great, communication was was awesome and the finished product is exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend Drue and Irvin for your project!
Wow! Heritage tile just finished up my new house and I have never been more pleased with any contractor in my life! Irving and Drue were respectful, honest and communicative through the entire process. Can’t thank these young guys enough for their hard work and great attitudes!
I was having a new bar in a highly visible area of the house. The project was underway, and I needed to have everything completed by Thanksgiving which was only a few weeks away. I reached out to Dru and his team at Heritage and they swiftly responded to my request. They were able to complete the backsplash installation within a really tight timeframe while also working with a really challenging tile selection. Their work on the tile backsplash really put the perfect finishing touches on this new addition to our home. Heritage did a fantastic job throughout, with an impeccable attention to detail and professionalism. They were incredibly responsive and paid strong attention to job site cleanup and limiting any impacts to other areas of the house. Will be looking for them to take on our next tiling job.
Drue and his team are not just skilled craftsmen; they are true artisans who take pride in their work. It's evident that they have a genuine passion for what they do, and this enthusiasm translates into the exceptional quality of their projects. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence in both Traditional tile and Porcelain Slab Installation, set them apart from many other "Tile" companies in Kansas City! If you're looking for a team that combines skill, passion, and a dedication to exceeding expectations, Heritage Tile and Stone is the way to go. I highly recommend Drue and his team for any tile or porcelain slab installation project. They truly find pleasure in their work, and it shows in the results. A solid 5-star recommendation!
Drue, Irving, and their team did a fabulous job on my master bathroom remodel. They took over from a different contractor after all the tile had been ordered. They were responsive, professional, courteous, adaptable, and focused on education and innovation in their field (and proud of it!). They listened patiently to what I wanted and offered very helpful suggestions without being pushy. Thanks to them I have a much more functional master bathroom with the most cleverly hidden niches. The heated floor is amazing and undoubtedly a worthwhile extra expense. The marble and limestone mosaic shower floor makes me smile daily, and Drue happily worked with it without trying to discourage me from using natural stone like others before him. He was also very helpful with product recommendations to clean and seal the stone.
I was very impressed with Heritage Tile. They did a fabulous job on our kitchen backsplash. They were professional, timely and always cleaned up at the end of the day. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others or use them again for another project.
Drue, Irving and their team did an awesome job ripping up old tile that was improperly installed and cracking. They properly installed a new sub floor along with our handmade tile. They were the only installers that seemed to care about the tile and correct installation process when providing a bid. I would highly recommend them, they have a great attention to detail and truly care about their craft.