Tile, Stone & Shower Installation in Chicago & the North Shore

North Shore Tile & Shower Repair INC provides owner-performed tile, stone & shower installation in Chicago & the North Shore. Based in Morton Grove, owner Kristopher Duschen is also a shower repair specialist. His experience with leaking & failed shower assemblies informs the planning of new installations & selective rebuilding.

Installation informed by repair experience

A useful installation conversation starts with the intended use of the space, the existing conditions & the materials being considered. For a shower, the discussion includes the selected waterproofing system & how the proposed work fits the surrounding assembly. For tile & stone, it includes the surfaces involved & the scope of preparation. Those details help define a project that can be evaluated before work begins.

Industry standards & best practices

Installation planning considers applicable Tile Council of North America (TCNA) methods, ANSI specifications & standards, & manufacturer guidelines & installation requirements for the selected materials & system. The applicable requirements depend on the particular project.

When work connects to an existing assembly, the assessment distinguishes the area being rebuilt from the portions that will remain. The scope of a new installation or selective rebuild must account for those existing conditions.

Owner-performed work & verified credentials

Kristopher is a Certified Tile Installer, CTI #1873, & holds ACT #53 in Membranes. These are his individual trade credentials. He personally performs the specialized tile work, drawing on thousands of successful projects across well over three decades. North Shore Tile & Shower Repair INC does not subcontract its tile work.

Our Highland Park shower-floor repair case study offers a documented example of the business’s repair work. It gives homeowners a way to explore that experience when considering a repair or rebuilding decision. If your main concern is an existing leak, loose tile or shower failure, our shower repair service remains available alongside installation work.

Discuss your project

Tell Kristopher where the project is located, what you want to change, your preferred timeframe & whether the space has any existing damage or repair history. Call 847-446-2029, email [email protected], or use the existing contact page. Customer communication hours are Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–6 PM; Sunday closed.