Bath and shower remodels in Banner Elk, NC

The bathroom is stripped to the studs, and the subfloor is checked for soft spots or past leaks.

Framing is corrected so the walls are flat, because tile shows every dip and bow.

The shower floor is sloped toward the drain so water never sits on it.

A waterproofing membrane goes over the pan and up the walls, with seams and corners treated.

The pan is tested with water before any tile goes down, so a leak shows up early.

Tile is laid out from the center so the cuts at each edge come out even.

Baths in older mountain homes can hide water damage behind the tile and under the tub.

Judson opens the wall, finds the cause, and repairs the framing before anything new is built.

A tight bath can still fit a better shower once the layout is reworked.

A Sugar Mountain second-home bath may sit idle for weeks, so sealed grout and tight joints matter.

Blocking set in the wall now means grab bars can be added later.

The electrician is coordinated for lights and the fan, so the whole bath finishes together.