Shower Tile Installation

A shower that looks good means nothing if the wall behind the tile is rotting out.

Most shower tile failures are not tile problems — they are waterproofing problems. When the membrane is skipped, the wrong substrate is used, or the pan is not properly sloped, water finds its way behind the tile and into the wall. By the time you see the damage, it has usually been building for months. At M7R, every shower project starts with the substrate and waterproofing work done correctly. That foundation is what makes the tile last. Without it, even the most expensive tile will fail.

Michael has been installing shower tile across Hockley, Cypress, and the surrounding area for over 20 years. Walk-in showers, tub surrounds, bath-and-shower combos — the scope changes but the standard does not. Every layout is planned before installation begins, every cut is made clean, and every joint is set consistently so the grout holds without cracking over time. The finish work reflects the prep work underneath, and both get full attention on every job.

When your shower is done, it should look sharp and stay that way for years. You should not be regrouting or recaulking six months later. M7R builds showers that hold up because the work behind the wall is done as carefully as the work in front of it. If your current shower has seen better days or you are starting a new build, reach out and let Michael take a look at what it actually needs.

What We Offer:

Walk-In Shower Tile Installation – Full tile installation for walk-in showers including floor, walls, and niches, planned and set for both function and appearance.
Tub Surround Tile Installation – Three-wall tub surrounds tiled cleanly with properly sealed corners and edges that resist moisture long term.
Shower Pan Installation and Waterproofing – Shower floor built with correct slope and waterproofing membrane so water drains properly and stays out of the subfloor.
Wet Area Substrate Prep – Cement board, waterproof backer, or membrane installation done correctly before any tile is set — the step that determines how long everything lasts.
Shower Niche and Bench Tile Work – Built-in niches and benches tiled with matching material and sealed so water does not pool or penetrate.
Grout and Caulk Finishing – Grout applied evenly and sealed, with caulk used correctly at all plane changes so the shower stays watertight.
Full Demo and Removal – Existing shower tile, backer, and pan removed and cleared so the new installation starts on a clean, solid surface.

Why Choose M7R Tile and Stone Services for Shower Tile Installation

Waterproofing Done Before Tile Goes Down – The most important part of a shower install happens before you see a single tile. Michael does not skip or shortcut the substrate and membrane work — it is what separates a shower that lasts from one that fails in two years.
20 Years Installing Showers in the Houston Area – Shower tile work requires precision at every stage. Michael has spent over two decades doing this across Hockley, Cypress, Waller, and surrounding communities — and the experience shows in how the work is planned and executed.
Direct Communication With the Person Doing the Work – You will not explain your project to a salesperson and then meet a different crew on install day. Michael walks the space, writes the estimate, and handles the installation himself.
Fully Insured and Locally Based – M7R is fully insured and operates out of Hockley, TX. If something unexpected comes up during the job, you are covered. That is the kind of protection every homeowner deserves before any work touches their walls.
Built to Last, Not Just to Look Good – The goal is a shower that still looks right and performs right five years from now. Every decision — substrate choice, adhesive, grout type, caulk placement — is made with longevity in mind, not just the day-of appearance.