Why Canzeno
A shower floor built in our shop, not on your bathroom floor
We design and build our own tiled shower systems in Richmond Hill. Your base is measured in your bathroom, made in our shop, sloped, waterproofed and finished in your own tile, then delivered ready to install, so the time on site stays short.
Why choose a Canzeno base
Patented in Canada and the US
- 100% waterproofA complete system designed for long-lasting water protection, built into the base, not brushed on site.
- Strong & durableEngineered layers for strength and crack resistance under daily use.
- Low profileAn easy step-in height that suits modern and curbless bathroom designs.
- Superior adhesionThe XPS backer bonds firmly to the subfloor and to waterproof membranes.
- Faster installationPre-engineered in our shop, so it installs quickly with far less work on site.
- Built to lastPremium materials, made to perform for years of daily showers.
How it’s built
Five layers, finished in our shop
Built and checked in our shop, so the slope, the waterproofing and the drain are right before anything reaches your home.
- 5Integrated perimeter flangeLaps under the wall waterproofing so the edges stay sealed, around an integrated drain.
- 4Waterproof XPS foam backerA high-density XPS foam base that keeps the system light and dry.
- 3High-density structural coreCarries the load and holds the slope without a mortar bed.
- 2Composite reinforcementThe main waterproof layer: a reinforced composite skin under the tile.
- 1Non-slip, large-format tileThe tile you choose, cut and sloped to the drain in our shop.
A finished base in our shop, before delivery
How it works
From measurement to a finished shower
- 1Measure & designWe measure the bathroom, or work from your plans, and mark the centre lines. You choose the drain, where it sits and the tile.
- 2Built in our workshopThe base is sloped, waterproofed in layers and finished in your tile in our shop, then checked before it leaves.
- 3Delivered ready to installIt arrives pre-tiled, with no mortar bed to mix, so there is far less time and mess on site. Our team installs it, or your crew does.
- 4Walls, niche, glassWalls, niche and glass go in around the finished base, and the shower is done.
- Tub to Shower
- 3–4 days
- Tub to Tub
- 3–4 days
- Full Bathroom Renovation
- 7–9 days
Compare
A tiled shower without the mud bed
How a Canzeno shower system compares with the two bases most bathrooms get today.
| Feature | Canzeno shower system | Traditional mud-bed base | Acrylic / plastic base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiled finish that matches your bathroom | Yes | Yes | No |
| Built off-site, quality-checked before install | Yes | No | Yes |
| Custom size and drain position | Yes | Yes | Limited stock sizes |
| Waterproofing | Built into the base in layers | Membrane applied on site | One-piece shell |
| Sand, cement and mess in your home | None | Yes | None |
| Time to a finished shower | 3–4 days | Several days (mortar cure) | Fast |
| Weight | Light foam core | Heavy mortar bed | Light |
Reliability
Why Is the Canzeno Shower System More Reliable?
Traditional waterproofing systems offer established waterproofing solutions. However, their performance depends on following the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully, including preparing surfaces, sealing joints, and waterproofing connections correctly.
Canzeno takes a different approach by combining professional workshop manufacturing with on-site installation.
Manufactured in our workshop
We build our custom tiled shower bases using professional equipment and controlled production methods before the renovation begins.
Water-tested before installation
Every Canzeno shower base is tested in our workshop to check for leaks before it reaches the customer’s home.
Multiple waterproofing components
Our system combines a waterproof shower base, waterproof XPS shower panels, and carefully sealed connections to create multiple layers of protection.
Reduced on-site installation time
Because the base is prepared in advance, installation is faster and involves fewer on-site construction steps.
Consistent quality control
Workshop preparation allows us to inspect the base and its construction before installation.
Unlike systems that rely heavily on waterproofing work completed entirely on-site, Canzeno moves an important part of the process into a controlled workshop environment.
Our goal is to reduce installation errors, verify the shower base before installation, and provide a reliable waterproof shower system without unnecessary delays.
The slope test
Every drop finds the drain
The slope is built into the base in our shop, not floated by hand on site. Roll a ball anywhere on a finished Canzeno base and it runs straight to the drain, so water never sits on the floor.
Google Reviews
What homeowners say about Canzeno
My family and I were extremely pleased by the work done by Canzeno Bathroom Renovations! The team was very professional and courteous. They were extremely knowledgeable and proficient for our main bathroom renovation. They treated our home with utmost care and kept the areas in our home clean during the renovation work. They always arrived early and stayed until the job was complete to the utmost satisfaction and delight of myself and my family. I would hire Canzeno Bathroom Renovations again in the future and I highly recommend them to anyone who needs expert professional bathroom renovators at a very reasonable price.
Neil DyalGreat job done! Exactly the way we wished for. The design and workmanship is excellent. So hard to find a good contractor. So glad we found you! Highly recommend!
A MThe shower system was probably my favourite part of the whole renovation. I had never seen a shower base prepared like this before. It arrived ready for installation and fit our space perfectly, which made the whole process a lot easier. You can tell Canzeno has put a lot of thought into how the system is made. Really happy with how everything turned out!
parnia RezaeikalantariHonestly, we didn’t expect the renovation to go this smoothly. Masoud was easy to deal with, gave us good ideas, and didn’t try to push us into things we didn’t need. The shower turned out amazing and the whole bathroom feels like a completely different space now. Really happy with the work and would definitely recommend Canzeno.
afsane hosseiniWe recently had our bathroom renovated by Canzeno and had a really good experience overall. Everything went pretty smoothly, and the team was professional and easy to work with. We were especially happy with the custom shower base. It was made for our bathroom and came really well packed, so there were no issues when it arrived. The installation was done neatly, and the team paid attention to the details, especially with the waterproofing and slope. The shower turned out great and we’re really happy with the final result. It feels like good quality work, and we would definitely recommend Canzeno to anyone looking to renovate their bathroom.
M.KWe recently had our bathroom renovated by Canzeno, and we were very impressed with the entire process. What really stood out was their custom tiled shower base. It was built in their workshop specifically for our bathroom and arrived at our home extremely well packed and protected. It honestly felt like receiving a carefully prepared product rather than having everything built from scratch in our bathroom. The installation was very organized, and the team kept the work area clean throughout the renovation. The shower base had the proper slope and everything fit together beautifully with the wall tiles. We love the finished shower and especially appreciate the attention to waterproofing and detail. It looks beautiful now, and we feel confident that it will continue to perform well for many years. We would definitely recommend Canzeno to anyone considering a bathroom renovation.
Babak KhorasaniAn acrylic base comes in stock sizes and is plastic. A traditional tiled base is built on site with a mortar bed and a membrane. Ours is fully custom and tiled like a traditional base, but it is built off-site with a layered waterproof structure, so it goes in faster and without the mess on site.
Yes. The base is built with a multi-layer waterproofing system and an integrated perimeter flange to protect against leaks and moisture over the long term.
No. We build it in our shop, which allows better quality control, faster installation and far less mess in your home.
Yes. Each base is built to your space: size, slope, drain type and position, threshold and tile finish.
Yes. Canzeno is fully insured, carries $2 million in liability insurance, and every project is backed by the Canzeno warranty.
Free estimate
Get a free estimate
Tell us about your bathroom. We’ll call you back to book an in-home visit, where we measure, show you the system and give you a price.
- 1We call you back to book a time
- 2In-home visit: we measure and show you the system
- 3You get a clear price, with no obligation
Find us
Based in Richmond Hill, working across the GTA
- Based in
- Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Phone
- (416) 877-6467
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 am–8 pm
Service area
- Richmond Hill
- Markham
- Vaughan
- Thornhill
- Aurora
- Newmarket
- North York
- Toronto
