Schluter Certified Shower Installer in Minnetonka, MN
The waterproofing system that does not leak. On every shower we build.
Schluter-Kerdi tile shower installation for Minnetonka bathrooms. Every shower waterproofed to the highest residential standard available. Minnetonka has a mix of established 1970s–80s homes and newer construction. Many older Minnetonka kitchens have closed-off layouts that benefit dramatically from opening walls to create great-room layouts — a transformation we handle frequently.
We are a Schluter-trained shower installer serving the Twin Cities. Every tile shower we build uses a Schluter-Kerdi sheet membrane system over foam or cement board, with bonded Kerdi-Drain assemblies. No exceptions, no shortcuts, no green-board-and-mortar.
What's Included in a Minnetonka Schluter Showers
- ✓Schluter-Kerdi sheet membrane waterproofing on every wall
- ✓Kerdi-Drain bonded drain assembly
- ✓Kerdi-Board foam panels or Hardi cement board substrate
- ✓Custom tile shower walls and floor
- ✓Recessed niches with Kerdi-Board pre-fab niches
- ✓Benches, curbs, and curbless thresholds
- ✓Frameless glass or fixed-panel enclosures
- ✓Heated tile floor option
- ✓Lifetime workmanship warranty on waterproofing
Minnetonka Schluter Showers Cost Ranges (2026)
Real pricing tiers based on actual Minnetonka-area projects. Minnetonka budgets typically run in the mid-to-high range, given the $510,000 median home value.
Our Process
- 1Consultation + tile selectionWe measure the shower, walk through tile and glass options, and finalize layout.
- 2Demo + substrateRemove existing shower down to studs. Install Kerdi-Board or cement board with all seams and corners detailed.
- 3WaterproofingApply Kerdi membrane to every wall and the floor, lap into the Kerdi-Drain assembly. Test pan with a 24-hour flood test before tile.
- 4Tile + groutSet tile, grout, seal natural stone if applicable. Install glass and trim.
- 5Final walk-throughCare instructions, warranty paperwork, and final inspection.
About Remodeling in Minnetonka
Neighborhoods we serve in Minnetonka
Greenbriar, Glen Lake, Cliff Road, Boulevard Gardens — covering ZIP codes 55305, 55343, 55345, 55391.
Typical Minnetonka homes
1970s split-levels, 1980s contemporaries, lake-area custom homes, ramblers, newer two-stories.
Minnetonka permit notes
Minnetonka Community Development manages building permits. Online application available through the city portal. Minnetonka permit office →
Minnetonka Schluter Showers FAQs
What is Schluter and why does it matter?+
Schluter Systems makes a sheet-membrane waterproofing system (Kerdi) that is bonded directly behind tile. It is the gold-standard residential shower waterproofing method in 2026. Done correctly, a Schluter shower is essentially waterproof for the life of the tile. Most Minnetonka shower leaks we tear out were built with the old mortar-bed-and-pan method, which fails after 10-20 years.
How is Schluter different from RedGard?+
RedGard is a paint-on liquid waterproofing membrane. It works when applied correctly, but installer technique matters: too thin and it fails. Schluter-Kerdi is a sheet membrane glued to the substrate. It is harder to install wrong because thickness is uniform. Both are accepted by the Tile Council of North America. We prefer Kerdi for consistency.
Can you do curbless showers with Schluter?+
Yes. Schluter makes pre-pitched curbless shower trays (Kerdi-Shower-LT) and linear drain assemblies (Kerdi-Line) specifically for curbless construction. Every curbless shower we install in the Minnetonka uses this system.
How much does a Schluter shower cost compared to a regular tile shower?+
The waterproofing system itself adds $800-$2,500 to a tile shower install compared to standard cement-board-and-liquid. The labor difference is minimal. The total cost is dominated by tile choice and shower size, not the waterproofing system.
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