Bathroom & Shower Waterproofing
Membranes and sloped shower pans done right before a single tile goes up
How much does shower waterproofing cost in Atlanta?
Waterproofing a shower runs about $450 to $1,500 in metro Atlanta, quoted as its own line rather than folded into the tile price. First Choice Tile installs RedGard, Schluter-Kerdi and Wedi systems over a properly sloped pan and flood-tests the assembly before a single tile goes up.
Most shower failures are waterproofing failures, not tile failures. Behind the tile, water finds every unsealed seam, flat pan, and skipped corner, and in Atlanta's humidity that turns into rot, mold, and stained ceilings in the room below. We build the waterproofing layer with RedGard, Schluter-Kerdi, or Wedi, set a proper pre-slope and slope-to-drain, seal curbs, benches, and niches, and flood test the pan before any tile is set.
What We Offer
Liquid & Sheet Membranes
We install RedGard liquid membrane or Schluter-Kerdi and Wedi sheet systems, matched to your shower's layout and substrate.
Proper Pre-Slope & Drain
Every pan gets a pre-slope under the membrane and a consistent slope-to-drain so water leaves instead of pooling.
Curbs, Benches & Niches
The spots that leak most are fully waterproofed and detailed, including bonded flanges at the drain and sealed inside corners.
Vapor & Moisture Management
We plan the vapor barrier so walls dry properly and trapped humidity doesn't feed mold behind the tile.
Flood Testing
Before any tile goes down, we flood test the pan and hold it to confirm the waterproofing actually holds water.
Correct Substrate Prep
Cement backer board, uncoupling membrane, and the right thinset give the membrane a stable, crack-resistant base.
Why Choose Us
Stops leaks before they start
No rot or mold behind the walls
Proper slope-to-drain, no standing water
Waterproofed curbs, benches, and niches
Flood-tested pans before any tile
Built for Atlanta humidity
RedGard, Kerdi, and Wedi systems
Bonded drain flanges done right
Sealed inside corners and seams
Protects the rooms below
Our Process
- 1
On-Site Assessment
We inspect the shower framing, substrate, and drain, and check for signs of past water damage.
- 2
Substrate & Slope Prep
We set the pre-slope, install backer board or the membrane's board, and prep every plane and corner.
- 3
Membrane Installation
Liquid or sheet membrane goes on, with sealed seams, inside corners, and bonded flanges at the drain.
- 4
Curb, Bench & Niche Sealing
Curbs, benches, and niches are fully waterproofed and detailed so no seam is left exposed.
- 5
Flood Test & Cure
We flood test the finished pan, hold it, and confirm it holds before anything gets tiled.
- 6
Ready for Tile
With the waterproofing verified, the shower is ready for tile, thinset, and grout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Worried about a leak, or building a shower right the first time? Call First Choice Tile at (404) 747-8242.
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