Custom Shower Material Checklist
A full tear out and rebuild has the most parts. Every one of them needs to be here.
How to use this list
- Mark every Buy item Have it, Still need, or Not for my job.
- Tick each Decide item once you have made the call.
- Shop from the Still need list at the top. Print it if that helps.
- When everything is delivered, confirm it here and Tony sets your start date.
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Still need to buy
Nothing marked Still need.
Buy
Wall tile
Square footage plus 15%, plus 20% for herringbone, diagonal, or large format tile. One order, one dye lot.
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Buy
Shower floor tile or mosaic
Small format or pebble for traction and slope.
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Buy
Accent or feature tile
For the niche, a band, or a feature wall.
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Buy
Single dye lot for all tile
Check the lot number on every box.
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Buy
Trim
Bullnose, pencil, or a metal edge profile with finish.
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Buy
Curb cap or threshold
Stone or solid surface sized to the opening.
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Buy
Niche shelf or bench top material
Only if it is not tiled.
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Buy
Plumbing trim
Valve trim, shower head, handheld. On site for the plumber. Send us the model numbers.
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Buy
Wall accessories mounted in tile
Towel bar, hooks, grab bars. We set blocking before tile.
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Decide
Grout color
Picked from our sample board against your tile. We supply the grout.
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Decide
Caulk color
Matched to your grout. We supply the caulk.
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Decide
Niche count, size, and height
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Decide
Bench yes or no, and size
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Decide
Drain style
Center drain or linear drain, and grate finish.
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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.
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.
- Curb cap or stone threshold.
- Special order or imported tile.
Typical lead times
| Item | Lead time | When to order |
|---|---|---|
| In stock porcelain or ceramic | 3 to 7 days | Order 2 weeks before start |
| Special order tile | 2 to 6 weeks | Order when booked |
| Imported or handmade tile | 4 to 12 weeks | Order before we set a date |
| Natural stone | 2 to 8 weeks | Order when booked |
| Metal edge profiles | 1 to 3 weeks | Order with the tile |
| Heated floor mat | 1 to 3 weeks | Order 2 weeks before start |
| Custom glass through our partner | 2 to 3 weeks | Measured 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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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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Aging in Place Shower Checklist
Everything in the shower list, plus grab bars, traction, and access.
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Ready for a quote?
Free written estimate. Most jobs take 2 to 3 days once materials are here.