JOAN TILE& Remodeling (586) 420-5238

Custom showers

Custom tile showers, built from the studs out

A shower is the hardest-working tile in the house. It has to look right for years and keep water exactly where it belongs.

Custom shower with green onyx-look slab walls, black marble floor and a built-in bench

What we build

Walk-in showers and tub-to-shower conversions in porcelain, natural stone and large-format slab.

  • Slab walls — few or no grout lines, like the green onyx shower above.
  • Recessed niches sized and placed so their edges land on grout lines, not across the middle of a tile.
  • Built-in benches and ledges wrapped in the same material.
  • Floors in pebble, penny-round, mosaic or large tile with a linear drain.

The part you don’t see

What decides whether a shower lasts is underneath the tile: the slope of the floor to the drain, the waterproofing behind every wall, and how the niche and valve openings are sealed. That’s where the time goes on a good shower.

Choosing tile for a shower

Porcelain is the low-maintenance choice and now comes in convincing marble, onyx and wood looks. Natural stone is beautiful but needs sealing. Small tiles on the floor give better grip and follow the slope; large tiles on the walls mean fewer grout lines to clean. We’ll give you an honest opinion on what you’re considering.

Projects

Custom showers we’ve done

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Walk-in shower in white marble-look tile with two long recessed niches
Marble shower with twin recessed niches
Walk-in shower with a wood-look accent wall, recessed niche and pebble stone floor
Wood-look accent wall, pebble floor
Shower with vertical white stacked tile walls and a blue-grey penny tile floor
Vertical stack walls, penny-round floor

“I've been searching for a service like Joan's Tile for years, none could do the quality of work that Anton does. If you're looking for a professional, call Joan Tile and Remodeling, you definitely won't be disappointed.”

Mikel S.Google · a year ago

“Joan Tile and Remodeling did an excellent job with the tiles in my house. The team was professional, punctual, and their craftsmanship was outstanding. I highly recommend them for quality tile installation.”

Maria M.Google · 2 years ago

Questions

How long does a custom tile shower take?

It depends on the size and the tile, and on drying and curing time between stages. We give you a timeline with your quote.

Do you supply the tile, or do I buy it?

Either works. Many customers choose their own tile from a showroom; we can tell you how much to order, check it suits the space, and supply setting materials. Tell us which you prefer when you get in touch.

Can you tile over my existing tile?

Sometimes, but rarely in a shower. Tiling over old tile adds height and hides whatever is wrong underneath. We look at the condition of what’s there and tell you honestly whether it should come out.

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Tell us about your project

The quickest way is a text or WhatsApp with a couple of photos of the space.

(586) 420-5238