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What’s new in shower wall panels | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Wall Panels | Shower Design | Cleveland Bathroom Remodel
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

What’s new in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on . 6 Comments

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

The pros and cons of a clear glass shower door vs. an obscure glass shower door | innovate building solutions | bathroom remodel | home design ideas | Bathroom Tips
Bathroom Remodeling Glass Shower Door

The pros and cons of a clear glass shower door vs. an obscure glass shower door

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

Mary complained to me, “Mike, why is selecting a glass shower door so doggone difficult? I thought I was FINALLY done making bath renovation decisions, then I’m confused AGAIN deciding between a clear glass shower door and an obscure one.” I wish I could tell you Mary was the only one who gets ‘decision-fatigue’... Continue reading

Is a tub to shower conversion a good idea 13 reasons it is, 5 reasons it isn’t. | innovate Building Solutions | bathroom remodel | tub to shower conversion | Shower remodel | Walk in shower design
Accessible Aging in Place Remodeling Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Freestanding and Alcove Tubs Shower Pan and Bases

Is a tub to shower conversion a good idea? 13 reasons it is, 5 reasons it isn’t.

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Are you debating whether to convert your bathtub into a shower? And whether you’re looking to ‘age in place’ (yes this is a term I HATE – it sounds more like ‘decay in place’ to me, but that’s another story), or simply never use your tub and want an easier to use shower, there’s A LOT of debate whether... Continue reading

How to prevent water on the bathroom floor with a walk in shower | Innovate Building Solutions | Cleveland Bathroom Remodeling | Remodeling Contractors Akron Ohio | Bathroom Design Ideas
Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Shower Glass Shower Door Shower Pan and Bases

How to prevent water on the bathroom floor with a walk in shower

By Mike Foti on . 2 Comments

So, you love walk-in showers, however, you HATE the idea of cleaning pools of water off the bathroom floor. And this is not to mention your concern about these pools causing leaks in the floor below. Given your desire for a walk-in shower – and goal to minimize (or eliminate) water on the bathroom... Continue reading

How to avoid expensive shower pan problems AND save a lot of money | Innovate Building Solutions | Bathroom Remodel | Home Improvement Ideas | Shower Pan Designs | Shower wall panels grout free
Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower Pan and Bases Uncategorized

How to avoid expensive shower pan problems AND save a lot of money!

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There’s nothing (and I mean nothing) more exciting than buying a shower pan. Ok, I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Mike, you really DO need to get out more often!” And while I’ll admit talking about standard shower pans (and the problems associated with choosing the wrong one) won’t win me the Dos... 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
Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

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

By Mike Foti on . 6 Comments

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
Bath to Shower Conversion Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

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

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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
Bathroom Remodeling Home Organization & Storage Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

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

By Mike Foti on . 4 Comments

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

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