Hidden water damage behind old tile

Signs of a waterproofing problem include loose tile, persistent grout staining, soft spots in the floor and water marks on a neighboring wall or ceiling.

Once tile is removed, the cause is usually easy to see. Rebuilding with a proper membrane addresses it at the source.

What waterproofing work covers

Removal of failed tile and damaged backing material
Cement board or foam board installed as a stable backing
Sheet or liquid applied membranes across walls and floor
Sealed seams, corners, niches and pipe penetrations
A flood test of the shower pan before tile is set

Shower under construction with a waterproof membrane covering walls and floor before tile — Design concept for bathroom waterproofing

Details to consider for bathroom waterproofing

These are the questions that usually shape a bathroom waterproofing project in a Miami home. Thinking about them before your call makes the conversation more productive.

Protecting hidden materials in humid homes

In a climate where the air is often damp, materials behind the tile dry slowly. Keeping water out of them in the first place helps the whole room last.

Condos and upper floors

In a condo, a leak can affect the unit below. Associations may ask about waterproofing methods before work begins.

Part of every wet area

Showers, wet rooms, steam showers and tub surrounds all depend on this layer. It is planned with the tile layout, not added later.

How the work is sequenced

Bathroom Waterproofing follows the same careful order as every bathroom project, so each layer is right before the next one covers it.

01
Conversation
A phone call to understand the room, who uses it and what is not working today.
02
Measured plan
The layout is studied as it is, then reconsidered so fixtures, storage and light sit where they serve you.
03
Material palette
Tile, stone, glass and fixtures are chosen together so the finished room reads as one calm composition.
04
Careful build
Demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, tile and glass follow in sequence, each layer protecting the next.