Bath remodel in Manchester, NH with subway tile shower and heated stone floor

Customer had a friend do drywall before we came to install tile for bathroom remodel in Manchester, New Hampshire.

He was interested in a heated floor. So we primed subfloor and poured a self leveling compound for a solid base.

Coated the walls with Red Guard membrane for waterproofing.

Installed subway tile for wall wainscoting level with tub line and a full tile at floor.

Tiled shower walls and included a profile trim on edging.

Rolled out a budget friendly heat mat. And Customer had his Dad tie electric into wall thermostat with a new breaker.

Installation of floor tile with 12x24 stone in a 50/50 brickset layout running bond. Used a rapid setting mortar and lippage clip system to maintain uniform grout lines and a flat, level floor.

Added some premium acrylic caulking to the corners of shower, around perimeter of ceiling, and tubline.

Used silicone adhesive to install powder coated metal frame for built-in wall niche.

Onto next job.

If you're interested in New Hampshire bathroom remodeling with tile installation, give us a call.

Matt Cupan TileWorks

(603)785-0869

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