What is RedGard?
RedGard is a liquid-applied waterproofing and crack prevention membrane made by Custom Building Products.
The details make the difference
Craftsmanship and Precision
A beautiful pool or landscape is made of hundreds of details that have to agree. Straight lines, considered joints, consistent transitions and carefully planned elevations give the finished work its sense of order. We bring 50 years of construction experience to the details you see and the preparation beneath them.
Craftsmanship, seen up close
Pool tile — steps and corners
Mosaic tile follows the steps, corners and circular drain cover, showing the attention given to changes in shape and direction.
Curved stone steps — edges and transitions
Sweeping stone steps connect the terrace levels, with curved edges and carefully fitted stone carried through the adjoining paving.
Intricate mosaic paving
Intricate floral mosaics turn the paving into a focal point, with closely fitted tile pieces defining petals, curves and contrasting color.
Tile alignment — deck, spa wall and top
Tile joints are laid out to continue from the deck up the spa walls and across its top, keeping horizontal and vertical surfaces visually connected. This Madison Club construction view shows the coordinated layout taking shape.
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Precision begins with the layout
Before finishes are installed, the pool, walls, terraces and steps need a common plan. We coordinate dimensions, alignments and elevations with the approved design, including the relationship between the house thresholds, pool coping and surrounding paving.
Tile, coping and paving that work together
Corners, cuts, joint placement and the meeting of different materials deserve attention before installation. We plan how tile, stone and coping turn a corner, meet a step and connect to the next surface so the details feel deliberate across the whole project.
The preparation beneath the finish
An attractive surface depends on its substrate and installation system. We use the LATICRETE pool system for waterline and submerged tile, and an anti-fracture membrane where stone or tile is mortar-set over concrete. Surface preparation, waterproofing and material compatibility are part of the construction scope.
Drainage is a design detail
The finished landscape needs to move water as well as people. We coordinate drainage, required slopes and transitions with the layout of terraces, steps and planting so a clean visual line does not come at the expense of a functioning site.
Coordinate the small things early
Light fixtures, drains, outlets, equipment access and outdoor kitchen connections should be considered before paving and masonry are finished. Planning these locations with the overall design helps avoid awkward additions later.
Review the work as a complete property
We review the installed work against the agreed scope, address completion items and walk through the finished project with you. Natural material variation is considered alongside physical samples and selections. The result depends on how the details work together across the completed property.
Where we build
Based in Newport Beach, we serve Orange County, selected Los Angeles cities and neighborhoods, and La Quinta. Browse all service areas →
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A closer look at the workmanship
Precision where surfaces meet
Explore the tile layout and corner detailing during installation.
Square corners and aligned tile joints
Large-format tile is fitted around square corners, with joints carried across the top surfaces and down the vertical faces. This installation view shows the spacers and temporary supports used while the pieces are set.
Before you begin
Questions worth asking
Why do you use RedGard under stone and tile?
Concrete naturally shrinks and moves, and hairline cracks in a concrete slab can travel up through the mortar and crack the tile or stone above it.
Where do you use RedGard?
We use RedGard wherever we mortar-set stone or tile over a concrete subbase, such as patios, pool decks, steps, landings, outdoor kitchen surfaces, seat walls, fireplaces and other hardscape.
Homeowner perspectives
What Homeowners Say
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“We absolutely love our new pool and landscaping!”
“He’s open and honest in his communications.”
“Beautiful work and amazing communication throughout the project.”
“They started exactly when they said they would”
“Richard has been invaluable in the transformation of our outdoor space.”
“Richard and his crew did an amazing job on our yard!”