It’s the part you can’t see — and the part that separates a bathroom that lasts from one that fails. Here’s how it’s done right.
Book a Free ConsultationCall (601) 376-9654This surprises people: water passes right through grout. What actually keeps water out of your walls and floor is what goes behind the tile — not the tile itself.
In Mississippi’s humidity, a properly sized exhaust fan vented to the outside (never into the attic) pulls out the moisture that feeds mold and rots trim. Waterproofing plus ventilation is what keeps a bathroom healthy.
Cut corners here and no amount of pretty tile will save the room — you get leaks, mold and rot. Done right, it lasts decades. See our bathroom and shower pages.
No — water passes through grout. A waterproof membrane behind the tile, correct pan slope and sealed seams are what keep water out.
Installing a waterproof membrane behind tile and under the floor, sloping the pan to the drain, and sealing all corners and transitions.
Usually inadequate ventilation and/or a waterproofing failure. A vented fan plus proper waterproofing prevents it.
Often it means rebuilding the affected area properly. It’s worth doing right — leaks behind tile cause expensive hidden damage.
Mississippi Pro serves Pearl and the Jackson metro. Visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl, or we'll bring samples to you. Free estimates.
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