Interiors · Tile
Tile you pick, set over a waterproof system
Tile goes where water and wear are heaviest: showers, bathroom floors, laundries, and kitchen backsplashes. You pick the tile, and our own crew sets it over a fully waterproofed system, so what's behind the tile lasts as long as the tile.
What's included
Your allowance covers
Tile allowance
Your estimate carries a budget for tile in showers, bath floors, and backsplashes. You pick the tile from a showroom, or bring your own, and we set it.
Covers
- You choose the look
- Our own crew sets all tile
- Bring your own tile if you like
Good to know
- Tile you supply must arrive on schedule, with extra for cuts and breakage
Relative cost: $$
Upgrade example: large-format or stone
Above the allowance you might choose large porcelain slabs, natural stone, handmade or mosaic tile, or a linear drain with a curbless shower entry.
Why people upgrade
- Fewer grout lines
- A one-of-a-kind look
Good to know
- More material and setting labor
- Curbless showers must be planned before framing
Relative cost: $$$$
How allowances work
- 1We set the allowanceYour estimate includes a budget for each item, based on your plans and the finish level you're after.
- 2You pick, or bring your ownShop a showroom, or order your own tile with 10-15% extra so it arrives before we start.
- 3We settle upSpend more and the difference is added; spend less and it's credited back.
Every Bedrock home
How we build it
Every shower is waterproofed and tested before tile, and our own crew sets every tile.
Waterproof showers, every time
Grout isn't waterproof, so the protection goes behind the tile. Every tiled shower gets a Schluter waterproof membrane from the drain up the walls, and we test the pan before any tile goes on.
No soggy walls or mold behind the tile
One tested system, drain to ceiling
Warm tile floors
Want warm tile in the bath or entry? Our electrician installs the heating mat under the tile, and we set the tile over it.
Warm floors on cold mornings
Electrician and tile setter work in sequence
FAQ
Common questions
How do you keep a tile shower from leaking?
Grout isn't waterproof, so the protection is behind the tile. Every shower we build gets a Schluter waterproof membrane from the drain up the walls, and we test the shower pan for leaks before any tile goes on.
Can I buy my own tile?
Yes. Order it to arrive before we start, with 10-15% extra for cuts and breakage. We warrant our installation; the tile itself is covered by its maker.
Can I have a heated tile floor?
Yes. Our electrician installs a heating mat under the tile in baths and entries, and we set the tile over it. See floor heat on the Heating & cooling page.
Questions about allowances?
We'll go over every allowance in your estimate during pre-construction, before you sign anything.