Tile & Flooring in the Twin Cities

Yes — every tile shower we install uses a real waterproofing system. Our standard is Schluter-Kerdi (a sheet membrane over foam or cement board). For shower pans we use Schluter-Kerdi shower trays. We do not use the old green-board-and-mortar method, which is the primary cause of leaking showers in homes built before 2010.

For bathrooms — absolutely. The marginal cost is $800–$2,000 added to a tile floor install, and you'll appreciate it every cold Minnesota morning. For kitchens it's nice-to-have but less impactful since you usually wear shoes there.

Hardwood is still our recommendation for living spaces in Twin Cities homes — it adds resale value and looks great. LVP makes sense for basements (moisture resistance), mudrooms (durability), and laundry rooms. We don't recommend laminate anymore — LVP performs better at a similar price.