Custom Stone Shower Curbs in Charleston, SC

A shower curb has two parts. The base is the raised curb your shower installer builds and waterproofs. The cap is the stone piece that covers its top and sides.

• Our part. We measure the finished curb, fabricate the stone cap and install it.
• Waterproofing. The shower pan, the curb base, the waterproof membrane, such as a Schluter Kerdi system, and the drain are handled by your shower installer.
• Glass. The shower door or glass panel and its hardware come from your glass company.

The curb cap price covers the stone curb only. Wall tile and waterproofing are separate work, so we confirm the full scope in your estimate.

Every shower curb is different, so we fabricate each cap to the curb in your bathroom.

• Length, width and depth. We measure the length, width and depth of the finished base and cut the cap to match, including the overhang on each side.
• Slope. Most caps sit with a slight slope so water runs back onto the shower pan, not the bathroom floor. Your installer sets it.
• Edges. Exposed edges get an eased or bullnose profile in a polished or honed finish.
• Ends. Where the curb meets a wall, a bench or a tub, we cut the ends square or mitered to fit.
• Notches. We plan notches for a glass shower door, sliding door or fixed panel with your glass company.

A shower curb faces water, soap and daily use, so the stone needs good water resistance and durability. Each material has limits from its maker, and we check them for your color before we cut.

Marble gives a classic look and matches many marble floors and walls. It is soft and porous, so it needs a sealer, and soap or acidic cleaners can etch it. A honed finish is less slippery than a polished one.

Granite is dense and durable, which suits daily use in a shower. It still needs a sealer, and how often depends on the stone and the product.

Quartzite is hard and shows natural veining. It needs a sealer to resist stains, and some stones sold as quartzite are softer than they look, so we check the slab first.

Quartz needs no sealing and comes in many colors. Some quartz brands limit use in showers or wet areas in their warranty, so we confirm the maker's written terms for your color.

The curb can also be wrapped in porcelain or ceramic shower tile to match the shower floor. Tile is affordable, but the grout lines need cleaning and sealing

Pick a curb stone that matches your shower tile, bathroom floor or vanity top.

Planning a shower remodel in Charleston, SC? Here is how we handle the stone curb in your bathroom project.

• Consultation. Tell us about your shower and the look you want. We help you compare stones and colors.
• Measurement. We measure the finished curb base once your installer has built and waterproofed it.
• Planning. You approve the size, edges, ends and any notches before we cut.
• Fabrication. We cut and finish the cap in our own workshop.
• Delivery. We bring the stone on the day agreed with you and your installer.
• Installation. We set the cap on the waterproofed curb and check the fit and the slope.

Your estimate lists the stone, the curb length and width, the edge and end finish, any notches, delivery and installation. Waterproofing, the shower pan and the glass door stay with your shower installer and glass company. Wall tile is quoted separately, and we confirm the full scope in writing.

A stone curb lasts longer when the base under it is ready. Here is what we check before we measure.

• Waterproofing done. The Kerdi or other membrane runs up and over the curb, and your installer has tested it.
• Solid base. The curb is built, cured and firm, with no soft spots or signs of water damage.
• Final size. The wall tile and the shower floor are planned, so the cap fits the finished curb.
• Door plan. You know where the glass door or panel will sit.

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