News from the Block, Innovate Building Solutions Blog
News from the Block, Innovate Building Solutions Blog
Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement Design & Remodeling Ideas for the Nicest Home or Business on the Block
Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement Design & Remodeling Ideas for the Nicest Home or Business on the Block

Category: Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

The options in shower wall panels can seem endless – laminate wall panels, solid surface, acrylic and PVC composite to name a few. In these posts learn how to compare and contrast popular system, which are simplest to install and how much you can expect to spend.

How to Choose the Best Shower Replacement Kit in 5 Steps | bathroom remodeling | Cleveland Bathroom Design | How to DIY Shower Remodel | Home Improvement Ideas

How to Choose the Best Shower Replacement Kit in 5 Steps

Finding the best shower replacement kit can be a pain in the ‘you know what!’ There – I said it for you. It sounded like a simple project until you dug into the details. Then you started asking: How do I know this shower replacement kit will give me the best value for my money and not break down... Continue reading

OPENING How to avoid the 15 biggest problems with tub to shower conversions. | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodel | Home Improvement | home Design Ideas | Cleveland Bathroom Remodel

How to avoid the 15 biggest problems with tub to shower conversions.

If you’ve ever done (or shopped for) a tub to shower conversion here’s one thing I’ll bet you learned…… It’s NOT as simple as you originally thought.  First there’s A LOT of components in a tub to shower conversion. Including, but not limited to: A shower pan A wall surround system A glass shower... Continue reading

What’s new in shower wall panels | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Wall Panels | Shower Design | Cleveland Bathroom Remodel

What’s new in shower wall panels?

Shower wall panels – (just like the Virginia Slims ad titled You’ve Come a Long Way Baby promoting a woman’s right to smoke with the ‘thinner cigarette for feminine hands’ … for a laugh, check it out below) –have come a long way baby. And here’s why: Shower wall panels are no longer white, plastic,... Continue reading

What’s the best material to use on shower walls A comprehensive guide… with recommendations | Innovate Building Solutions | bathroom remodeling ideas | Shower design Ideas | Bathroom Wall Panels

What’s the best material to use on shower walls? A comprehensive guide… with recommendations.

When I’m asked, “Mike, what’s the best material to use on shower walls (or tub walls for that matter), I’ll say…”  “Shower wall materials are like people – they all have their own strengths and weaknesses.” And while this statement is true, I know it DOES NOT help you pick what’s best for your... Continue reading

Opening Shower wall panel patterns DO NOT need to be boring – 6 new Maximalist, Transitionalist, and Scandinavian designs | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodel | New Pattern Bathroom Designs | Maximalist Design | Scandinavian Shower Designs

Shower wall panel patterns DO NOT need to be boring – 6 new Maximalist, Transitionalist, and Scandinavian designs

Too many people associate shower wall panels with these words… …..white, boring, and institutional. And yes manufacturers still make plain white glossy shower wall panels which, while NOT exciting, are cost-effective. However, if you want easy to clean panels (to get away from the hassle of maintaining... Continue reading

Opening Trends and Innovateions from the 2024 KBIS and IBS Events | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodeling | Trends for the bath and kitchen industry | International Builders Show | Kitchen and Bath Show

Trends and innovations from the 2024 KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Builders Show) Events

Nothing…and I mean nothing…. stays the same. Not the bathroom products industry I’m immersed in. Not the home organization industry where my company designs and installs custom organization systems. And certainly not the remodeling and home-building products industries as a whole. And this is exactly... Continue reading

Pinterest - Are shower kits worth it | Innovate Building Solutions | bathroom remodel | shower design ideas | DIY shower kits | Are shower kits expensive

Are shower kits worth it?

You don’t buy a shower everyday…unless you’re a purchasing agent for bathroom remodeling company. And if you’re debating between a premade shower kit and a tile shower there’s A LOT of details to wrap your head around. For most people (who aren’t industry professionals) this decision is more complex... Continue reading