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Over the last several weeks, we have had multiple homeowners come into our showroom with a surprisingly similar problem: a tiled shower failing in a relatively new home. These are not bathrooms that have simply reached the end of a long, useful life. In several cases, the shower is only a few years old. The tile may still look current and beautiful, but somewhere beneath that finished surface, the waterproofing system has failed—or was never properly installed in the first place. Unfortunately, by the time the homeowner realizes there is a problem, the solution may be far more complicated than replacing a few loose tiles or applying another line of caulk. Tile Is the Finish, Not the Waterproofing One of the most common misconceptions about a tiled shower is that the tile and grout keep water out. They do not. Tile and grout are decorative and durable finishes, but they are not inherently waterproof. Some moisture will eventually make its way through the grout joints and setting materia...