Shower Pan and Bases Archives - Page 4 of 13 - Innovate Building Solutions Blog

How to include the most popular bathroom features in your remodel or new home (even if your budget isn’t crazy big)

By Mike Foti on August 15, 2023. Leave a Comment

OK – not to be ‘Captain Obvious,’ but the price of bathroom remodeling and new homes IS NOT going down any time soon. And as you know inflation HAS NOT been your ‘little fre’ (as Tony Montana from the movie Scarface would say). So, the question becomes, if you’re looking to build a new home, or remodel... Continue reading

Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Shower Glass Shower Door Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

How to compare walk in shower systems (your ultimate guide to walk in shower selections)

By Mike Foti on August 7, 2023. 2 Comments

Selecting a walk in shower system can be confusing. First, you have to ‘get past’ the myths, half-truths, and conspiracy theories (OK – I don’t know about any conspiracy theories with walk in showers…. yet) about this type of shower. Then you have to sift through the plethora (a fancy word I threw... Continue reading

Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Glass Shower Door Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

13 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time To Remodel Your Tub Shower Alcove

By Mike Foti on July 25, 2023. 8 Comments

Updated December 10, 2023 If you’re like most people, you have soooo many things competing for your household budget. The kids tell you how they ‘need’ everything. The latest shoes, clothes, technology, sports equipment. The list goes on and on. Then your spouse has their eyes on waaaay more things... Continue reading

opening - What’s hot (and what’s not) in master bathroom design | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodeling | Master Bathroom Design

Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom vanities Freestanding and Alcove Tubs Glass Shower Door Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

What’s hot (and what’s not) in a master bathroom design?

By Mike Foti on July 18, 2023. 2 Comments

I know if you’re remodeling or building a new home making selections is overwhelming. And choosing products for the master bathroom (which is a space used almost as frequently as your kitchen) is no picnic. While you want a bathroom which is stylish (and ‘on trend’), you don’t necessarily want a design... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom vanities Freestanding and Alcove Tubs Freestanding Tub and Bathtubs Glass Shower Door Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases Uncategorized

How to Order Fibo Laminate Shower and Bathroom Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on June 6, 2023. Leave a Comment

Ordering shower and bathroom wall panels IS NOT something you do every day (or every year or 5 years for that matter) if you’re a homeowner. However, if you’re a bathroom remodeler you may order them every day, but that’s another story. And if you’re considering buying Fibo laminate shower or bathroom... Continue reading

Shower Pan and Bases

How to Compare an Acrylic Shower Pan to a Tile Shower Base

By Mike Foti on May 23, 2023. Leave a Comment

Acrylic and tile shower pans are everywhere. You’ll see them in production and custom homes. You’ll see acrylic pans stocked at your local plumbing wholesaler and home center store. You’ll see tile shower materials at tile retailers and big box stores. And although materials for acrylic and tile shower... Continue reading

Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

11 Steps to a Safe, Stylish and Accessible Bathroom for Mom (or Dad) to Age in Place

By Mike Foti on May 10, 2023. 2 Comments

Although Mother’s Day has just passed, perhaps the smartest gift you could give Mom (or Dad for that matter) as they’re getting up in age to make sure they can continue living in their home. If they’re like most, they DO NOT want to be forced into ‘community living’ (or assisted living as most would... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Shower Door Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

How to Get a Wholesale Price on a Shower System

By Mike Foti on May 2, 2023. 6 Comments

It seemed like a simple enough question from Corrina (one of my blog readers). She asked, “Mike, how can I get a wholesale price on a shower system?” And while it IS a simple question, you can waste a LOT of time if you (as a homeowner) don’t know what you want/need and don’t ask the right questions... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom vanities Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases Uncategorized

13 Smart Ideas for a Fashionable, Functional, and Affordable Small Bathroom Remodel

By Mike Foti on April 24, 2023. 2 Comments

If only you had the space (and budget) to mimic the laid-out bathroom designs you see in fancy interior design magazines (or in celebrity bathroom pictures on Pinterest or Instagram). If this was the case, you’d have room for a large freestanding tub and a humongous walk in shower. You’d get a double... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom vanities Freestanding and Alcove Tubs Glass Block Shower Glass Shower Door Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases Uncategorized

Don’t Make Expensive Bath Selection Mistakes – Use a bathroom and shower visualizer.

By Mike Foti on April 18, 2023. Leave a Comment

If you’re NOT an interior designer, and you didn’t have a starring role on Designing Woman (back in the day) either, you know making bath and shower selections for your new home or remodel can be a pain in the rear. And to make matters worse your builder or remodeler sends you (as if you know what... Continue reading

Category: Shower Pan and Bases