Aging in Place Shower Material Checklist

Use every item from the custom shower list that applies, plus these safety items.

How to use this list

  1. Mark every Buy item Have it, Still need, or Not for my job.
  2. Tick each Decide item once you have made the call.
  3. Shop from the Still need list at the top. Print it if that helps.
  4. When everything is delivered, confirm it here and Tony sets your start date.

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Still need to buy

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  1. Buy

    Wall tile

    Square footage plus 15%, plus 20% for herringbone, diagonal, or large format tile. One order, one dye lot.

  2. Buy

    Shower floor tile or mosaic

    Small format or pebble for traction and slope.

  3. Buy

    Accent or feature tile

    For the niche, a band, or a feature wall.

  4. Buy

    Single dye lot for all tile

    Check the lot number on every box.

  5. Buy

    Trim

    Bullnose, pencil, or a metal edge profile with finish.

  6. Buy

    Curb cap or threshold

    Stone or solid surface sized to the opening.

  7. Buy

    Niche shelf or bench top material

    Only if it is not tiled.

  8. Buy

    Plumbing trim

    Valve trim, shower head, handheld. On site for the plumber. Send us the model numbers.

  9. Buy

    Wall accessories mounted in tile

    Towel bar, hooks, grab bars. We set blocking before tile.

  10. Decide

    Grout color

    Picked from our sample board against your tile. We supply the grout.

  11. Decide

    Caulk color

    Matched to your grout. We supply the caulk.

  12. Decide

    Niche count, size, and height

  13. Decide

    Bench yes or no, and size

  14. Decide

    Drain style

    Center drain or linear drain, and grate finish.

  15. Buy

    Grab bars in your finish

    Rated for at least 250 lb. We set solid blocking during tear out.

  16. Buy

    Slip resistant floor tile

    Wet DCOF of 0.42 or higher. We can help you choose.

  17. Buy

    Handheld shower on a slide bar

    Plumbing trim. On site for the plumber.

  18. Buy

    Fold down or built in bench top material

    Only if it is not tiled.

  19. Decide

    Curbless entry

    Needs a floor height check at the quote.

  20. Decide

    Linear drain location and grate finish

  21. Decide

    Grab bar locations

    Mark them on a photo, or we walk it with you.

  22. Decide

    Contrasting tile edges for low vision

    Yes or no.

After the tile: custom fog resistant glass through our glass partner is measured after grout. Nothing to buy up front, about 2 to 3 weeks from the measure.

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Order these first

These take the longest. Order them as soon as you book.

  • The tile itself, in one order and one dye lot.
  • Trim or metal edge profiles. The most forgotten item.
  • Grab bars in your finish.
  • Slip resistant or special order tile.

Typical lead times

ItemLead timeWhen to order
In stock porcelain or ceramic3 to 7 daysOrder 2 weeks before start
Special order tile2 to 6 weeksOrder when booked
Imported or handmade tile4 to 12 weeksOrder before we set a date
Natural stone2 to 8 weeksOrder when booked
Metal edge profiles1 to 3 weeksOrder with the tile
Heated floor mat1 to 3 weeksOrder 2 weeks before start
Custom glass through our partner2 to 3 weeksMeasured after grout

Lead times are typical Columbus ranges, not a quote.

Other checklists

Kitchen Backsplash Checklist

The lightest list. Tile, trim, and a few small parts.

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Tile Floor Checklist

Tile, transitions, and the heated mat decision you cannot make later.

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Custom Shower Checklist

Full tear out and rebuild. The heaviest list, so start here early.

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Shower Walls Only Checklist

Keeping your shower base or pan? Here is what to have on site for new wall tile.

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Tub Surround Checklist

Walls, trim, and the tub decision before we set a date.

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Accent Wall Checklist

A feature wall is mostly about the tile and the edges. Here is the short list.

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Fireplace Surround Checklist

Surround tile, hearth, and how far up the wall it goes.

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