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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 Pan and Bases

Shower pans, shower bases and one level roll in wet rooms offer many options for a shower remodel. In these articles learn about design and style options to make the best choice for your bathroom remodel

Opening Image - Is a Low Profile Shower Pan Right for Your Project - Innovate Building Solutions, Bathroom Renovation Ideas, Shower Remodeling Projects, Modern Bathroom Showers, Shower Pan Options
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower Pan and Bases

Is a Low Profile Shower Pan Right for Your Project?

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I’ll admit my company wholesales AND installs A LOT of low profile shower pans, so what I’m about to say may be shocking and that is…. Low profile shower pans ARE NOT the right choice for every project! Yes – you heard that right. The product we sell most IS NOT a ‘one size fits all’ answer for every... Continue reading

Opening Image - Is a Walk-In Shower Really Safer for Aging in Place What Most People Don’t Know… - Innovate Building Solutions, Custom Walk In Showers, Age In Place Safety, Safer Bathroom Designs, Bathroom Shower Designs
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower & Bathroom Accessories Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

Is a Walk-In Shower Really Safer for an Aging in Place Bathroom? What Most People Don’t Know….

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Walk in showers and aging in place go together like peanut butter and jelly, correct? Well, as a guy who leads a business which wholesales and installs these systems I’d say, “Not so fast Kemosabe!” While many walk in showers are perfect for aging in place, others are a disaster. And the question... Continue reading

Opening Image - When is the Best Time to Remodel Your Bathroom … (with Tips on How to do it Right the First Time) - Innovate Building Solutions, Bathroom Remodeling Project, Bathroom Shower Needs, Home Improvement Ideas, Bathroom Design Concepts
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Shower & Bathroom Accessories Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

When is the Best Time to Remodel Your Bathroom? … (with Tips on How to do it Right the First Time)

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Your spouse (or partner) has been nagging you for YEARS for the ‘love of God’ to do SOMETHING about your bathroom. But you’ve dragged your feet because you weren’t sure the time was right. After all it’s not a small (or inexpensive) project. And if you’re debating if it’s the best time to remodel... Continue reading

Opening Image - Frequently Asked Questions About Offset Shower Pans (and Why You Should Care) - Innovate Building Solutions, Shower Pan Tips, Custom Bathroom Remodel, DIY Shower Renovations, Dream Bathroom Shower, Bathroom Shower Concept Designs
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Shower Pan and Bases

Frequently Asked Questions About Offset Shower Pans (and Why You Should Care)

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Perhaps you want to do a tub to shower conversion to age in place BUT you also need to keep costs under control. Or you’ve got a tiny corner shower today you want to expand WITHOUT breaking the bank. Or you want a roomier (and/or high privacy) shower, but you know one side wall has to be shallower... Continue reading

Opening Image - How to Design a Shower with a Pony Wall - Innovate Building Solutions, Shower Wall Panels, Custom Bathroom Shower Design, Walk In Shower Ideas, Half Wall Bathroom Shower
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Shower Shower Pan and Bases

How to Design a Shower with a Pony Wall (knee wall or half wall)

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Did your bathroom remodeling contractor suggest a pony wall for your shower and you thought, “What in the ‘Sam Adams’ are they talking about?” If so, you’re not alone. And to get you ‘in the know’ I’ll tell you right now what a pony wall is. Definition of a shower pony wall, half wall, or partition... Continue reading

Opening Image - 17 Frequently Asked Questions about Shower Replacement Kits you Need to Know so you DON’T WASTE MONEY! - Innovate Building Solutions, Shower Wall Panels, Bathroom Remodeling Projects, DIY Bathroom Showers, Dream Shower Designs
Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

17 Frequently Asked Questions about Shower Replacement Kits you Need to Know so you DON’T WASTE MONEY!

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Like so many decisions in life, with shower replacement kits, the more research you do, the more questions you uncover. And you need someone who is NOT a high pressure in-home sales rep looking to close the shower installation sale tonight, or a ‘wet-behind-the-ears’ clerk at a big-box home improvement... Continue reading

Opening Image - How to Make a Barrier Free Shower NOT Look Institutional - Innovate Building Solutions, Barrier Free Shower Design, Shower Renovation Projects, Shower Remodeling Concepts, Walk In Shower Designs
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How to Make a Barrier Free Shower NOT Look Institutional or be a Pain To Maintain

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If you’ve been shopping for an accessible, ADA, roll in, or barrier free shower, by now I’ll bet a ‘dollar to donuts’ (yes, that’s a weird saying I know) you’re used to seeing pictures of boring, white plastic shower systems. YUCK! And while these institutional-looking white systems will ‘work’ (and... Continue reading

Opening Image - How to Help Mom & Dad get a Safe Shower - Innovate Building Solutions, Walk In Shower, Age In Place Bathrooms, Shower Replacement Kit, Bathroom Shower Projects
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower & Bathroom Accessories Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

How to help mom and dad get a safe shower

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Maybe it’s your New Year’s resolution—or simply a must-do task you can’t put off any longer. You’ve decided it’s time to help mom and dad—or yourself—upgrade from an old bathtub to a safe, accessible roll-in or walk-in shower. This decision could be one of the smartest aging-in-place home improvements... Continue reading

Opening Image - How to Design a Stylish Age in Place Shower - Innovate Building Solutions, Age In Place Showers, Accessible Shower Options, Bathroom Remodeling Ideas, Shower Renovation Concepts
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower & Bathroom Accessories Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

How to design a stylish age in place shower (with 10 secret tips from a guy old enough to need one!)

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Ok, I’m going to admit it right up front. Although I joke about being a ‘dyslexic 46 year old who will continue jogging until his ‘wheels’ (‘er legs) fall off (and yes, I still run an hour a day) in actuality I’m not dyslexic. However, I am 64 years old and also a person who is a ‘prime candidate’... Continue reading

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