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Cathedral Style Colored Glass Block Windows Create a Dramatic Viewing Area for the Art Work of Josiah McElheny at OSU Wexner Center

By Mike Foti on January 18, 2013. Leave a Comment

Cathedral style colored glass block windows at OSU Wexner Center Josiah McElheny Exhibit What do you get when you combine cathedral style colored glass block windows with the modernist utopia artwork of renowned artist Josiah McElheny? You get a really cool exhibit that will inspire and dazzle the... Continue reading

Glass tile blocks for windows and shower walls

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5 Glass Block Window, Shower & Wall Design Trends & Ideas for 2013

By Mike Foti on January 4, 2013. 4 Comments

Glass tile blocks for windows and shower walls Glass blocks are a building material that has stood the test of time – but like many building materials it is evolving in new & exciting ways. Read below how 5 new glass block products are tying into the design, needs and market trends for consumers... Continue reading

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Popular Uses of Glass Blocks in New Construction – Windows, Showers & Walls

By Mike Foti on December 7, 2012. Leave a Comment

Glass block walk in shower in new construction project for Truberry Homes in Columbus Ohio With the growth of new home construction and the need for privacy and light in homes on smaller lots the use of glass blocks in windows, walls and showers has come to life. Below learn about the more popular... Continue reading

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5 New Bath to Shower Conversion Ideas

By Mike Foti on November 21, 2012. Leave a Comment

Updated January 20, 2019 From searching the Internet you may come to the conclusion that the only option to convert a bathtub into a shower would be with an acrylic shower base and sliding shower doors – but nothing could be further from the truth! In the article below check out 5 new and... Continue reading

Shower Remodel for Improved Style and Accessibility in Cleveland Ohio

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Project Spotlight: Remodeling a small shower for improved accessibility, safety & style – Cleveland Ohio

By Mike Foti on November 3, 2012. Leave a Comment

Shower Remodel for Improved Style and Accessibility in Cleveland Ohio Many shower remodeling projects begin with the challenge of how to creatively “find” space without the cost or expense of having to gut the area and try to “take” square footage from an adjoining room. This challenge is exactly... Continue reading

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Choosing glass block basement bath or garage windows for maximum protection

By Mike Foti on September 26, 2012. Leave a Comment

Innovate Protect All Glass Block Basement Window with an Air Vent September 26 2012 (511 words) Installing glass block windows is a great way to provide not only protection from the heat and cold air from outside – but they are also a way to guard your family against intruders. This... Continue reading

Live work music studio in Lynnwood Washington

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Project Spotlight: Using color glass block windows in a live work music studio

By Mike Foti on September 7, 2012. Leave a Comment

Live work music studio in Lynnwood Washington Can cool spaces create cool jazz music? Absolutely they can – especially if they are vibrating out of the home music studio of Charlie Bommarito in Lynnwood Washington (a 30 minute drive north of Seattle). When Charlie was looking to create a live... Continue reading

Glass block shower installation using vinyl stack prefabricated wall sections

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Choosing Glass Block Shower Walls That are Easy to Install and Built to Last

By Mike Foti on September 5, 2012. 2 Comments

Glass block shower installation using vinyl stack prefabricated wall sections Glass block shower walls can be tricky to install (and the consequences of not using the best installation system can have bad effects down the road). So when I got a call from a homeowner in Oklahoma asking how they... Continue reading

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Using Thinner Glass Blocks for Showers and Walls

By Mike Foti on August 17, 2012. Leave a Comment

Comparing 3 1/8″ thickness (thin line) to 4″ thick angled glass block shapes The wait (or maybe it’s weight – pun intended) is finally over. After multiple glass block manufacturers were asked to introduce thinner glass block shapes for showers and walls Mulia Inc. has finally done... Continue reading

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How to compare glass block window and wall fabrication methods

By Mike Foti on August 11, 2012. Leave a Comment

Prefabricated glass block windows using the mortar method If you’re confused about the best method of fabricating a glass block window or wall you’re not alone. In this article you’ll learn about the 3 most popular ways to assemble glass blocks (mortar, silicone and vinyl stack), where to use each... Continue reading

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