Project Type
Two-bathroom tile and shower completion for a new build
Project Case Study
Two-Bathroom Tile and Shower Project in Gilmer, TX
Phil, a homeowner in Gilmer, TX, was working on a new build and needed help completing two bathrooms. Pioneer Construction supplied materials, installed wall and floor tile, installed vanities, made minor plumbing adjustments, and corrected a master shower pan that was too flat to drain properly.
Bathroom tile installation, shower pan correction, and finish work for a Gilmer, TX new build.
Project Snapshot
Two bathrooms, one important drainage correction
This project was not just about making new tile look finished. The master shower pan had to be corrected before the finished tile went in.
Location
Gilmer, TX
Work Completed
Wall tile, floor tile, shower pan tile, vanity installation, toilet installation, minor plumbing adjustments, shower pan correction
Main Issue Solved
Master shower pan needed proper slope for drainage
Project Media
See the Gilmer Bathroom Project
Photos and short clips from the shower tile, floor tile, vanity installation, and master shower pan correction.
Bathroom Remodeling
This new-build bathroom tile installation Gilmer TX project included two separate bathrooms in the same home. The homeowner needed help moving both rooms from unfinished construction into usable bathrooms with tile, fixtures, vanities, and plumbing-related details coordinated in the right order.
The most important part of the work was in the master bathroom. The shower pan was too flat, which meant water would not have a reliable path to the drain. Pioneer Construction corrected that issue before covering the shower floor with tile.
Bathroom One
Bathroom One: Tub-to-Shower Tile Work and Vanity Installation
The first bathroom needed wall tile, floor tile, finish installation, and small plumbing adjustments tied to the tub and shower area.
The first bathroom needed clean tile work and finish installation as part of the new build. Pioneer Construction supplied the materials, installed the wall tile, installed the bathroom floor tile, set the vanity, and made minor plumbing adjustments in the tub and shower area. This gave the bathroom a finished, durable setup while keeping the overall look clean and functional.
For homeowners comparing a tub to shower bathroom project, custom shower tile installation, or broader bathroom remodeling services, the order matters. Tile, plumbing adjustments, vanities, and floor transitions all need to work together before the room is ready for daily use.
Bathroom Two
Bathroom Two: Correcting the Master Shower Pan Slope
The master shower needed drainage corrected before the finished shower pan tile and wall tile could go in.
The master bathroom had a more important issue: the shower pan was too flat. If a shower pan does not slope correctly toward the drain, water can sit on the tile instead of draining the way it should. Instead of covering the issue with tile, Pioneer Construction broke down the shower pan, rebuilt it with concrete, and created the proper slope before installing the shower pan tile.
After the shower pan was corrected, Pioneer installed the shower pan tile, wall tile, bathroom floor tile, toilet, vanity, and vanity connections. This step mattered because the slope, drain, and prep details underneath the finished tile help the shower work correctly long-term.
Shower Planning
Why Shower Pan Slope Matters
A good-looking tile shower still needs the right slope underneath so water moves to the drain.
A shower pan needs the correct slope so water moves toward the drain instead of sitting on the tile. When the slope is wrong, it can lead to standing water, slow drainage, grout problems, and moisture issues over time. The best time to fix this is before tile is installed. Once the tile is finished, correcting the slope becomes more expensive and more invasive.
If you are planning custom shower installation in Gilmer, Tyler, Longview, or nearby East Texas, ask how the shower pan, drain, wall tile, floor tile, and prep details are handled before the finished tile is installed.
Finish Work
Tile, Flooring, Vanities, and Final Bathroom Details
The project included the visible finish work and the behind-the-scenes details needed to make both bathrooms usable.
This Gilmer project included more than tile. Pioneer supplied materials, installed bathroom floor tile, completed wall tile installation, set vanities, installed the toilet in the master bathroom, and handled the vanity hookup. These finish details help turn a bathroom from an unfinished buildout into a usable, polished space.
Pioneer Construction also helps East Texas homeowners with flooring, custom shower remodeling, and bathroom buildout and remodeling services. You can also review the project gallery when comparing the type of finish work that fits your home, or contact Pioneer Construction when you are ready to talk through a similar project.
Planning a Bathroom Project in Gilmer, TX or East Texas?
If you are building or updating a bathroom in Gilmer, Tyler, Longview, or the surrounding East Texas area, Pioneer Construction can help with bathroom tile, custom showers, shower pan corrections, flooring, vanities, and bathroom buildout or remodeling work.