Bathroom Remodeling Services in Chicago Northwest Suburbs
Custom Bathroom Remodeling & Tile Installation
At Aquarius Tile, we provide complete bathroom remodeling and custom tile installation, from the initial demolition and preparation to the final installation of tile, fixtures, and finishes. Whether you are replacing an outdated tub, creating a modern walk-in shower, or completely remodeling your bathroom, we build each project around your space, needs, and design.
Our full bathroom remodeling services can include demolition, framing, wall and floor preparation, substrate installation, waterproofing, tile installation, cabinetry and vanity installation, and installation of bathroom fixtures. For plumbing and electrical work, we partner with licensed plumbers and electricians to ensure those portions of the project are completed properly and to code. By coordinating the different trades and managing the tile and waterproofing work ourselves, we provide a more organized remodeling experience from start to finish.
We use Schluter® Systems to create reliable, properly waterproofed shower and wet-area assemblies, including custom showers, tub surrounds, curbless showers, and wet rooms. We can incorporate custom design features such as recessed niches, shower seats, floating benches, knee walls, partial walls, custom shower floors, and other built-in elements to make the most of your space.
Built Without Cutting Corners
We take the time to build a durable, watertight system—not simply to get the tile installed as quickly as possible. Every step of the process is carefully planned and explained, so you know what we are doing, why it matters, and what to expect throughout your project. We never cut corners or rush critical stages. We allow the required curing, drying, and flood-testing intervals to ensure the waterproofing system performs as intended before moving on to the next stage. For all of our projects, we use high-quality, manufacturer-approved materials and installation methods to help maintain the applicable Schluter® system warranty, including the manufacturer’s 10-year or lifetime warranty where the specific system and installation requirements qualify.
Before tile installation begins, we can create a computerized layout of the bathroom and tile design to plan the space in detail. This helps ensure that the layout follows industry standards, proper tile-setting practices, and practical installation requirements, while minimizing unnecessary cuts, awkward transitions, and surprises during construction. By planning the details in advance, we eliminate much of the guesswork and give you a clearer understanding of how the finished bathroom will look.
Our goal is simple: deliver a beautifully finished bathroom that is properly built, thoroughly waterproofed, and designed to provide reliable performance for years to come.
Ready to Start Your Bathroom Project?
Whether you are planning a complete bathroom remodel, a tub-to-shower conversion, or a custom walk-in shower, Aquarius Tile can help you turn your ideas into a carefully planned and professionally built space. From the initial layout and preparation to waterproofing, tile installation, and finishing details, we take pride in doing the job right from the beginning.
Aquarius Tile today to discuss your bathroom remodeling or custom shower project and schedule a consultation. Let’s create a bathroom that looks exceptional, functions beautifully, and is built to last.
Custom Showers in Chicago Northwest Suburbs
Custom Showers & Tub Surrounds
Transform an ordinary bathtub or shower into a custom-designed space. We install Schluter® waterproofing systems for both custom showers and tub surrounds, creating a durable substrate for tile while allowing virtually unlimited design possibilities.
Our shower remodeling services can include:
- Walk-in and curbless showers
- Tub-to-shower conversions
- Custom tub surrounds
- Wet rooms
- Schluter® KERDI waterproofing systems
- Custom shower floors and drains
- Large-format tile installation
- Glass mosaic tile installation
- Shower ceilings
- Waterproofing around windows and other challenging areas
Custom Shower Designs
Every bathroom is different, so we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all shower designs. We can build custom features that make better use of your space while giving the bathroom a finished, built-in appearance.
Niches
Create convenient, waterproof storage for shampoo, soap, and other shower essentials with custom recessed niches. Niches can be designed around the tile layout and positioned to fit the way you use your shower.
Shower Seats & Benches
We build custom shower seats and benches for comfort, accessibility, and style. Floating benches, corner seats, and other configurations can be incorporated into the shower design and properly waterproofed before tile installation.
Knee Walls & Partial Walls
A custom knee wall can help define the shower area, provide privacy, separate wet and dry areas, or create a location for a glass enclosure. We can incorporate niches, shelves, plumbing, and other design elements into the wall.
Curbless Showers
For a clean, contemporary appearance, we can create curbless and low-profile showers with properly planned waterproofing and drainage. These designs provide easier access and create a seamless transition between the bathroom floor and shower. We can install glass shower panels with a dedicated Schluter® profile that receives and secures the glass, eliminating the need to drill through the finished tile in certain applications. This creates a clean, streamlined appearance while reducing penetrations through the tiled surface.
Wet Rooms & Waterproofing
Wet rooms require careful planning and professional waterproofing. We use Schluter® systems to create waterproof assemblies for floors, walls, shower areas, and other wet zones.
Proper waterproofing is one of the most important parts of a bathroom remodel. Tile and grout are not a waterproofing system by themselves. We focus on building the waterproof layer correctly before the tile is installed.
Ready for a Custom Shower?
Turn your existing bathroom into a beautiful, functional custom shower designed specifically for your space. Whether you want a curbless walk-in shower, tub-to-shower conversion, custom niche, built-in bench, knee wall, or a complete wet-room design, Aquarius Tile combines thoughtful planning, Schluter® waterproofing, and expert tile installation to create a shower built around your needs.
Contact Aquarius Tile today to discuss your custom shower project and schedule a consultation.
Kitchen Tile Installation in Chicago Northwest Suburbs
At Aquarius Tile, we provide professional kitchen tile installation for floors, backsplashes, walls, and other tiled surfaces. Whether you are updating a kitchen backsplash or installing a new tile floor as part of a larger renovation, we focus on proper preparation, precise layout, and a clean, durable finished installation.
Kitchen Backsplashes
A kitchen backsplash is both a functional surface and an opportunity to add character to your kitchen. We install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass mosaic, and decorative tile in a variety of patterns and layouts. Before installation, we carefully plan the layout around cabinets, countertops, outlets, windows, corners, and appliances to create balanced tile lines and minimize awkward cuts.
We can install everything from simple subway tile to intricate mosaics, large-format tile, herringbone patterns, and custom designs. Where appropriate, we use bonding primers and premium setting materials to ensure proper adhesion to the existing surface.
Kitchen Floor Tile
For kitchen floors, proper substrate preparation is essential for a long-lasting installation. We evaluate the existing floor for flatness, movement, cracks, and other conditions that may affect the tile installation. When required, we can perform leveling, substrate preparation, and installation of an appropriate uncoupling or underlayment system before setting the tile.
We install porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and large-format floor tile, with careful attention to transitions, grout joints, cabinet interfaces, and surrounding flooring.
Layout & Design Planning
Good tile installation starts with good planning. When appropriate, we create a computerized tile layout to visualize the design and plan the installation before work begins. This helps establish proper tile alignment, identify potential problem areas, coordinate cuts around cabinets and openings, and reduce guesswork during installation.
Professional Installation
We take the time to prepare the surface properly and use premium, manufacturer-approved setting materials appropriate for the tile installation methods outlined in TCNA Handbook. Our focus is on creating a kitchen tile installation that is not only attractive but also properly bonded, accurately laid out, and built to perform for years.
Ready to Upgrade Your Kitchen?
Whether you are looking for a custom kitchen backsplash, new tile floor, natural stone installation, or a detailed decorative tile design, Aquarius Tile can help you plan and complete your project with professional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Contact Aquarius Tile today to discuss your kitchen tile project and schedule a consultation.
Flooring Solutions in Chicago Northwest Suburbs
Tile Flooring Installation
At Aquarius Tile, we install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and large-format tile flooring with an emphasis on proper substrate preparation. A beautiful tile floor starts underneath the tile. Flat, stable, and properly prepared substrate is critical, especially when installing large-format tile, where even small variations in the floor can lead to lippage, uneven joints, poor mortar coverage, or tile failure.
Proper Floor Preparation
Large-format tile has stricter substrate flatness requirements than smaller tile. Before installation, we evaluate the existing floor for flatness, structural stability, cracks, height differences, and other conditions that could affect the finished installation.
When necessary, we can use appropriate so-called self-leveling or cementitious leveling products, patching compounds, or other approved preparation methods to bring the substrate within the required tolerances. We don’t simply cover an uneven floor with tile and hope for the best. Proper preparation takes additional time, but it is one of the most important steps in achieving a flat, professional-looking finished floor.
Heated Tile Floors
A tile floor can be made even more comfortable with electric floor heating. We can incorporate heated floors into bathroom, kitchen, entryway, and other tile installations, providing warmth under the finished tile surface.
We work with Schluter® DITRA-HEAT systems where appropriate, combining electric floor heating with an uncoupling membrane designed specifically for tile installations. The heating system is planned as part of the overall floor assembly so that the heating elements, tile layout, transitions, and finished floor height are considered before installation begins.
Electrical connections for the heating system are completed by a licensed electrician, while we handle the appropriate floor preparation, membrane installation, heating cable layout, and tile installation.
DITRA Uncoupling Membrane
For many tile floor installations, we use Schluter® DITRA as an uncoupling membrane between the tile and substrate. DITRA can help manage stresses between the substrate and tile assembly while providing additional functions such as waterproofing when properly installed and detailed according to the system requirements.
The appropriate underlayment depends on the specific substrate, tile, installation conditions, and project requirements. We select the system based on the actual conditions rather than automatically using the same product on every floor.
Ready for a New Tile Floor?
Whether you are planning a large-format porcelain floor, natural stone installation, heated bathroom floor, kitchen tile floor, or a complete flooring upgrade, Aquarius Tile can help you determine the right preparation and installation system for your project. Contact Aquarius Tile today to discuss your flooring project and schedule a consultation.
Swimming Pool & Steam Room Tile Installation
Aquarius Tile specializes in the installation of glass mosaics and tile in swimming pools, spas, steam rooms, and other demanding wet environments. These projects require more than standard tile installation—they require careful substrate preparation, waterproofing, setting materials, layout, and attention to the conditions the finished installation will be exposed to.
For swimming pools and water features, we install waterproofing systems and glass mosaics with careful attention to transitions, corners, penetrations, drains, and other critical areas. In steam rooms, we focus on creating a properly prepared and waterproofed assembly designed to handle constant moisture, heat, and condensation.
We work with premium, manufacturer-approved waterproofing, setting, and grouting materials appropriate for the specific application. Glass mosaics require precise installation to achieve consistent joints, alignment, and a clean finished appearance, particularly on curved surfaces, steps, benches, niches, and other architectural details.
Whether you are building a new swimming pool, renovating an existing pool or spa, or creating a custom steam room, we can help coordinate the waterproofing and tile installation to create a durable, high-quality finished system.
Contact Aquarius Tile to discuss your swimming pool, spa, or steam room project and schedule a consultation.
