Shower Walls Only Material Checklist
For new wall tile over an existing acrylic, fiberglass, or tiled base that is in good shape. We still tear the walls out to the studs and waterproof them with Wedi.
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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Accent or feature tile
For a panel, a band, or the niche.
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Buy
Single dye lot for all tile
Check the lot number on every box.
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Trim
Bullnose, pencil, or a metal edge profile with finish.
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Niche shelf material
Only if it is not tiled.
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Plumbing trim
Valve trim and shower head. On site for the plumber. Send us the model numbers.
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Wall accessories mounted in tile
Towel bar, hooks, grab bars. We set blocking before tile.
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Grout color
Picked from our sample board against your tile. We supply the grout.
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Caulk color
Matched to your grout. We supply the caulk.
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Niche count, size, and height
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Tile height
To the ceiling or standard height.
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Keep the existing base
Confirm it has no cracks or leaks. We check it at the quote.
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Custom fog resistant glass through our glass partner is measured after grout, 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.
- 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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Custom Shower Checklist
Full tear out and rebuild. The heaviest list, so start here early.
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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.