Crafted Tile Showers · Triangle NC · Built, not molded
Real tile. Four packages. One standard.
Custom tile showers from $7,800. Porcelain walls, mosaic floors, built-in niches — over a bonded waterproof membrane, with the price locked in writing before we touch a wall.
- Free in-home visit
- 40/30/30 payments
- 1-year labor warranty
- $7,800Flat Walls starting price
- 4Build packages, Flat Walls to Custom
- A118.10Bonded membrane on every build
- 1 YRLabor warranty on our installs
Four packages · One build standard
Surface · Porcelain 24×24Choose your build level.
Every package uses a bonded waterproof membrane behind all tile. What changes is the tile, the features and the design complexity. Your price is locked in writing at the free visit.
- Flat Walls — Ceramic Wall System — illustrativeIllustrative
Tier 01
Flat Walls
5–7 Day Install · Price Locked in Writing
- Ceramic wall tile — subway, 12×12, or 12×24 format · simple flat layout
- Composite or acrylic shower pan base included
- Bonded waterproof membrane behind all tile surfaces
- Standard pressure-balance valve + fixed showerhead
- Chrome or brushed nickel fixture finish
- Finishes: Classic White · Cool Gray
Starting at $7,800Book free visit → - Niche Build — Porcelain + Mosaic Floor — illustrativeIllustrative
Tier 02
Niche Build
6–8 Day Install · Price Locked in Writing
- Porcelain 12×24 walls — large-format, less grout, premium presence
- Mosaic tile floor with grip finish — hex or 2×2 square
- 1 standard built-in niche included — tiled and trimmed
- Bonded waterproof membrane behind all tile surfaces
- Pressure-balance valve + brushed nickel fixtures
- Finishes: Bright White + White Hex · Warm Beige + Taupe Mosaic · Cool Gray + White Hex
Starting at $8,500Book free visit → - Signature — Bench, Niche & Accent Wall — illustrativeIllustrative
Tier 03
Signature
8–10 Day Install · Locked In Writing
- Porcelain walls with design refinement and layout coordination
- Mosaic tile floor with grip finish — hex or specialty format
- Built-in tiled bench included — porcelain cap or stone cap option
- 1 built-in niche + 1 accent wall option with Stone Detail Pack allowance
- Thermostatic or pressure-balance valve + rainfall showerhead
- Finishes: Large Gray + White Mosaic · Warm Porcelain + Stone Cap · High Contrast — Dark + White
Starting at $12,000Book free visit → - Architectural Custom — Zero-Entry Linear Drain — illustrativeIllustrative
Tier 04
Custom
Schedule a Site Visit
- Zero-entry curbless concept — no threshold, open-plan entry
- Structural and drainage review required before any pricing
- Full-width linear drain — stainless or tile-insert finish
- Full custom material selection and layout specification
- Advanced waterproofing with slope engineering certification
- Finishes: Full Custom Spec
After a site visit Custom quoteRequest a custom quote →
How every tile shower is built
Layer · Waterproofing membraneThe build standard.
Every tile build goes over a bonded waterproofing membrane meeting ANSI A118.10, photographed before any tile is set.
Sloped base strategy
- Mortar bed shaped to precise gradient toward drain
- Pre-slope layer verified with level before membrane
- Sloped so water runs to the drain instead of pooling
Bonded waterproof membrane system (ANSI A118.10)
- Full coverage on all wet surfaces — walls, floor, curb
- Seams overlapped and corners sealed with band
- Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.10 waterproofing standard
Drain integration strategy
- Drain collar bonded into membrane system
- Tile cuts precision-fit around drain frame
- Weep holes verified clear before tile installation
Flood test on every tile shower pan
- Water held at least 24 hours, every attempt recorded
- Result recorded with a photo in your Proof Pack
- Waterproofing stage can't close until the latest test passes
Clean finishing standard
- Metal edge profiles at all exposed tile edges
- Consistent grout lines with no lippage
- Caulk joints at all change-of-plane transitions
When custom pricing applies
When Custom Pricing Applies
We verify on-site before locking final scope. These items require a walkthrough to price accurately.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Curbless / zero-entry design
Zero-entry showers require structural assessment, slope engineering, and linear drain integration that varies by home foundation type.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Drain relocation
Moving the drain from its current position requires plumbing rough-in work beneath the subfloor. Cost depends on distance moved and access.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Subfloor damage or rot
If the subfloor is compromised, it must be repaired before any waterproofing or tile work can begin. We document everything with photos before proceeding.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Mold remediation required
Active mold behind walls or under floors must be professionally addressed before new construction. We do not cover over existing mold.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Plumbing rough-in changes
Relocating supply lines, adding body sprays, or changing valve positions requires plumbing work that varies by wall type and pipe material.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Non-standard framing
Walls that are not plumb, out of square, or built with non-standard materials may require framing corrections before tile installation.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Large structural modifications
Expanding the shower footprint, removing walls, or altering load-bearing structure requires engineering review and permitting.
- Priced after a walkthrough
Oversized shower footprints
Showers exceeding standard dimensions may require additional material, labor time, and waterproofing coverage beyond package scope.
Pair with your package
Tile · Hexagon mosaicAdd-ons, scoped at the visit.
Each one is scoped, priced and locked in writing at your free in-home visit.
- Frameless · Semi-frameless · Pivot
Glass enclosure
A custom-sized glass enclosure for your tile shower, measured at your visit and custom-quoted in writing.
Explore glass options - Zero threshold · Linear drain
Curbless entry
Requires structural assessment, slope engineering and a linear drain. Part of the Custom package, or a scope upgrade on Signature where the subfloor allows.
Get a custom quote - Porcelain or stone cap
Built-in bench
A tiled bench anchored to the wall, finished to match your walls. Included in Signature and Custom.
Book a Signature visit - Tiled · Trimmed
Second niche
A second built-in niche on another wall when a compatible stud bay exists. We confirm it on site and price it before you sign.
Book a free visit
Example installations
Tile · Penny roundTile styles, for reference.
Example installations for reference — not Showerly client projects. We’ll post our own photos as jobs are completed.
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IllustrativeWhat you get · Check it yourself
Surface · TerrazzoWhat you get — and where to check it.
Each one is something you can check — on this site before you book, or on the paperwork you sign.
The Showerly system
A process you can check — not a promise you have to trust.
- Measured in your home, priced in writingYour quote is built from your bathroom’s real measurements and locked in writing before anything is ordered.
- Photos of your projectYour Proof Pack: photos of your project — the waterproofing always before it’s covered — saved to your private project page.
- One private portalQuote, signature, payments, photos and warranty, all in one place.
- 25+ years of construction experienceThe way we measure, schedule and finish comes from more than 25 years in construction and operations.
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Price published first
Crafted Tile showers are published at $7,800–$12,000+ across four tiers, before anyone visits your home.
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ANSI A118.10 waterproofing
Every tile build goes over a bonded waterproofing membrane meeting ANSI A118.10, photographed before any tile is set.
Check it: In your Proof Pack
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Price Lock, in writing
Your scope and price are written and signed before work starts. The number changes only through a change order you approve in writing.
Check it: In the quote you sign
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Payments follow the work
40% when you sign, 30% the day demolition starts (or the day work starts, on jobs with no demolition), and 30% after your final approval.
Check it: Printed in your contract
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Proof Pack photos
Your project is photographed as the work moves forward — always including the waterproofing before it’s covered — and the photos are delivered to you.
Check it: Delivered with your project file
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1-year labor warranty
Showerly warrants its installation workmanship for 1 year. Manufacturer warranties on materials pass through to you on their own terms.
Check it: Read the warranty terms - 07
No sales reps
The person who measures your bathroom writes your quote — built from your real measurements, locked in writing, with no pressure to sign.
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English & Spanish
Your visit, your written quote and your project updates in English or Spanish. Se habla español.
Payments
Floor · River pebbleHow you pay
Milestone payments. No lump sum.
Three payments tied to real milestones, printed in your contract.
Example project price$7,800
- 40%$3,120
Deposit
When you sign. Materials are ordered after your 3-day cancellation period ends.
- 30%$2,340
Demolition
The day demolition starts (or the day work starts, on jobs with no demolition).
- 30%$2,340
Completion
After your final approval of the finished work.
Example using a published starting price. Your exact number is locked in writing at the free visit.
Common questions
Wall · Linen-look porcelainAsked. Answered.
The same answers our team gives at the free visit.
Crafted Tile Showers start at from $7,800 for Flat Walls, from $8,500 for Niche Build, from $12,000 for Signature, and a custom quote for curbless / fully Custom builds. Prices include tile material, waterproofing, demo, haul-away and installation, confirmed and locked in writing after a free in-home visit.
Porcelain is denser and absorbs almost no water, making it more durable for showers. Ceramic works well for entry-level builds with proper waterproofing behind it. From Niche Build up, Showerly uses porcelain.
Bonded waterproof membrane systems meeting ANSI A118.10, applied to all shower surfaces before any tile is installed — and photographed before tile goes up.
Timelines depend on scope: Flat Walls 5–7 days, Niche Build 6–8 days, Signature 8–10 days. Custom builds (including curbless) are scheduled after an on-site review. The timeline is confirmed in writing before starting.
Yes. Curbless showers are part of the Custom package. They require structural assessment, slope engineering and linear drain integration, so they are custom-quoted after an on-site review.
Mosaic tiles (1×1 or 2×2 inch) are the standard for shower floors: they follow the slope and give grip through more grout lines.
Only through a change order you approve in writing. If something unexpected is found during demolition, work stops, it is photographed, and you approve a written change order before anything continues.
Showerly serves 12 towns in the Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale and Clayton. Free in-home visits are available throughout this service area at no charge.
From the journal
Read before you decide.
- Guide · 7 min read
Grout Color Selection Guide for Shower Tile
The right grout color can elevate or undermine your shower tile design. Learn how matching, contrasting, and neutral grout choices affect your shower, plus practical tips on stain resistance.
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Rain Shower Head vs Handheld: Which Is Better?
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All Showerly services
Finish · Calacatta-look marbleCompare every service.
Crafted Tile from $7,800 — and every other range, published before anyone visits.
Mix & match
Published ranges- Finish My Bath$229–$7,900
- Smart Start$3,500–$5,500
- Crafted Tile Shower$7,800–$12,000+
- Tub to Walk-In$7,499–$12,500
- Glass OptionsCustom quote
- Smart Bath$790–$4,990
- Accessible ShowersCustom quote
All prices confirmed and locked in writing at your free in-home visit.
Free · No obligation · No pressure
Your tile shower, priced in writing.
We visit your home, assess the substrate, confirm the scope and hand you a written price. Your build timeline is confirmed in writing before work begins.
RALEIGH · DURHAM · CARY · CHAPEL HILL · MORRISVILLE · APEX · HOLLY SPRINGS · WAKE FOREST · GARNER · FUQUAY-VARINA · KNIGHTDALE · CLAYTON