Custom Shower & Steam Shower Tile Installation
Walk-in, curbless, and steam showers planned around the way you actually use the space — considered layouts, honest guidance on prep, and finishes that read as one continuous surface.
A custom shower is the project homeowners ask about most, and it is the one where the details decide the outcome. Lotto Custom Tile installs walk-in showers, curbless entries, tub-and-shower combinations, and steam showers for homes across Livonia, Metro Detroit, and Ann Arbor. Josh walks through the layout with you first — where the niche sits, whether a bench belongs, how the tile lines will run — before anything is installed.
Most of the work happens before the first tile goes up. The walls and pan are prepared for the tile and waterproofing system your project calls for, and the layout is planned so cuts land where they are least noticeable. Josh tells you what is happening behind the tile, what needs to be decided, and when, so there are no surprises partway through.
What this covers
- Walk-in and curbless shower installations
- Steam shower enclosures
- Shower niches, benches, and recessed shelving
- Shower floors and pans in mosaic, hex, and small-format tile
- Large-format, subway, glass, and patterned wall tile
- Tub decks and tub-to-shower conversions
How the project runs
Clear decisions first, updates throughout, a walkthrough at the end.
01
Review the space
Josh measures the shower, looks at existing conditions, and talks through entry type, size, niche and bench placement, and how you want the room to feel.
02
Decide tile, prep, and layout
You choose tile, grout, and trim — or Josh points you to trusted local showrooms. Tile size, pattern, and the prep approach are confirmed before work starts.
03
Installation
Walls, pan, niche, and trim are installed with consistent spacing and clean cuts at corners and edges. Anything unexpected is raised with you the moment it comes up.
04
Detail work and walkthrough
Grout, sealant at changes of plane, and finishing details are completed, then Josh walks you through the finished shower and how to care for it.
Design & installation considerations
Layout before tile
Niche height, bench depth, and where the grout lines land matter more than most people expect. They get decided up front, not adjusted later.
Wall tile versus floor tile
Large-format tile reads clean and modern on walls, while a smaller, textured tile on the shower floor gives better grip underfoot.
Glass, trim, and hardware
Frameless glass, metal trim profiles, and fixture finishes shape how the finished shower reads. Bring your selections to the consultation.
Recent work
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Josh did an excellent job. Very professional and responsive. Was very helpful with our shower design. There's no one else I would trust more to do my tile work.
Lloyd Honeycutt
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Questions
Common questions about this service.
Yes. A steam shower involves more planning than a standard shower — enclosure, ceiling, and door requirements are part of the conversation — so Josh reviews your specific setup during the consultation and tells you what is involved before any work begins.
Sometimes. It depends on the floor structure and how the shower is framed, which Josh checks on site. If a curbless entry is not practical in your space, he will say so and walk you through the alternatives.
Most homeowners supply their own tile, grout, and trim — that way you know exactly what is going into your home. Josh can also source everything for you at an additional charge. The prep and waterproofing approach for your project is confirmed with you before installation.
A typical walk-in shower runs roughly three to five days on site once materials are on hand, depending on size, pattern, and details like niches. Josh gives you a schedule during your consultation and keeps you informed if anything shifts.
Related services
Bathroom Tile
Floors, shower walls, tub surrounds, and the small transitions in between, installed as one considered space.
Tile Flooring
Porcelain and ceramic floors from wood-look plank to large-format and herringbone — laid out to suit the room, not just the tile box.
Kitchen Backsplash
The backsplash is where a kitchen's design gets decided — the tile, the pattern, where it stops, and how cleanly it lands around outlets and windows.
Ready to talk through your project?
Share your project details and Josh will follow up to arrange an on-site consultation. You can also build a rough price range with the AI project estimator or call directly.
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