A personalized shower should feel calming every day—and that starts with a clear design process, not just pretty tile samples. FLOOR360 pairs your style preferences with CAD tile drawings and a certified waterproofing system so beauty and performance travel together from the first consult to the finished wet room. Design is our Difference. Walk-ins welcome; appointments optional at our Madison showroom on Verona Road and our Milwaukee showroom on Silver Spring Drive (near Hwy 41).
How does FLOOR360 design a custom shower?
Our process turns preferences into a buildable plan: listen and sample, draw the tile layout in CAD, protect the wet area with a bonded waterproofing assembly, then install with the same drawings the crew uses on site. That sequence is what keeps niches, benches, slopes, and patterned tile aligned—instead of solving geometry for the first time on demo day.
Design consult and preferences
We start by listening. Color, style, lifestyle (kids, pets, accessibility), and how bold you want the shower to feel all shape the materials and layout.
Bring inspiration photos if you have them, or start from samples in the showroom. Your designer helps narrow wall field tile, floor tile, accents, grout direction, and fixture placement so the shower connects to the rest of the bath—not a disconnected “box” of tile.
Madison homeowners often start at 5117 Verona Road; Milwaukee-area projects start at Silver Spring Drive near Hwy 41. Walk-ins welcome; book a design appointment if you want dedicated designer time.
CAD drawings for niches, benches, and layout
A specialist-generated CAD drawing details size and scale of walls, floors, doors, benches, niches, fixtures, and shelves—with your selected tile arranged in your personalized design. Patterned layouts, mosaic niches, large-format walls, and custom geometry (including modern farmhouse shower looks) are planned here, not left to guesswork.
Installers use the CAD on-site for accuracy and efficiency. That protects design intent and reduces mid-install surprises when tile modules, niche heights, and bench depths have to line up.
For more pattern inspiration, see our unique tile designs guide and 2026 tile trends.
Waterproofing system (Schluter)
Where the project qualifies, FLOOR360 uses Schluter-certified installers and a bonded Kerdi-style Schluter shower system—a watertight assembly of components that protects the wet area when installed to system requirements. Continuous waterproofing wraps niches, benches, and curbs (not just the open wall planes), and the substrate is sloped to drain so water doesn’t pool behind the tile.
Warranty language is confirmed on your proposal—not a blanket lifetime promise in marketing copy. Where the project qualifies under current Schluter terms, coverage may include a Schluter–Kerdi limited warranty path on the total shower installation; your paperwork spells out what applies to your build.
Waterproofing is the quiet hero of a beautiful shower: tile gets the attention, but the assembly behind it is what keeps water where it belongs.
Tile selection and installation
Tile choice comes after the wet-area layout is locked—drain location, slopes, niches, benches, and curb/threshold details first, then field and accent tile that fit that geometry.
With CAD and waterproofing planned, we finalize field tile, accents, wet-floor texture, and transitions to the bathroom field floor. Large-format tile, mosaics, and stone-look porcelain each need different cutting and layout discipline—planned in CAD, executed by the install crew.
A tub-to-shower conversion is typically a full waterproofing rebuild, not new tile over an old surround. Specialized wet-room and curbless details (slopes, drains, flush entries) need precise substrate work. See specialized tile installation services for more on wet rooms and custom installs, and our tile shop guide for how to shop tile with confidence.
Related Guides
- Unique tile designs
- Guide to tile shops
- Specialized tile installation
- 2026 tile trends
- Best flooring options by room
Your Next Steps
Walk in or book a design appointment to start your shower or bathroom remodel:
- Madison flooring showroom — Verona Road (5117 Verona Road)
- Milwaukee flooring showroom — Silver Spring Drive near Hwy 41 (flooring, tile, and installation)
FAQ
How long does CAD take?
Timing depends on project complexity and revision rounds. Many shower CADs move quickly once tile and layout preferences are locked; niches, benches, and patterned walls usually need a careful pass. Ask your designer for a timeline on your proposal.
Is Schluter required?
It’s our standard for showers we install—not that every shower legally requires that brand. Other membranes exist; we specify Schluter for system performance and the warranty path when the project qualifies. Confirm the system and warranty language on your proposal.
Can I remodel around an existing tub?
Often yes—many projects convert a tub/shower combo to a walk-in shower. Plan on a full waterproofing rebuild rather than tiling over an old surround. Demolition scope, plumbing moves, and floor transitions drive feasibility; CAD and a site measure make that clear before tile is ordered.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are optional if you want dedicated designer time at Verona Road in Madison or Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee.