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7 Myths about Glass Floors and Bridges

By Mike Foti on December 31, 2015. 4 Comments

There is something mysterious about walking on a glass floor or bridge. You may ask yourself, “Is a glass floor as safe as a common wood floor? Do I have to experience the “thrill” of seeing through it (some people get scared looking through a glass floor)? Will it be too slippery to walk on if the... Continue reading

How to Compare Shower Pans for a Glass Block Wall

By Mike Foti on December 25, 2015. 2 Comments

3 Steps to simplify your glass block shower wall project Updated February 10, 2019 I have to tell you I hate when I get a call and the person on the line says, “We’ve got our shower pan completely done – now we’re ready to include the glass block wall.” While at first glance this sounds good because... Continue reading

7 Frequently Asked Questions about High Gloss Bath and Kitchen Wall Panels a Kitchen Backsplash

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7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about High Gloss Bath, Kitchen and Feature Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on December 19, 2015. 6 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 If you’re like me…. a big fan of contemporary design…. you know finding a modern bathroom and kitchen wall panel system – instead of having to use tile – can be a difficult process. That’s why I was blown away to find an optical grade high gloss acrylic wall panel system... Continue reading

Advantages and Disadvantages of Curbless Walk in Showers

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Curbless Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on December 11, 2015. 44 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Curbless walk in showers are becoming all the rage in bathroom remodeling today but the real question should be, “Is a curbless shower the best option for your bathroom?” While some clothing products are marketed as “one size fits all,” this is not the right strategy... Continue reading

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5 Tips for a Champagne Shower on a Beer Budget

By Mike Foti on December 5, 2015. 18 Comments

Updated July 5, 2020 It’s easy to have a fantastic looking shower if you have unlimited funds…but unfortunately most of us don’t live in that world! The challenge becomes how can you get a high end (champagne) look if you’ve got a more modest (beer) budget. In the article below I’ll... Continue reading

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7 Myths about One Level (Curbless) Showers

By Mike Foti on November 26, 2015. 61 Comments

Updated July 16, 2023 When most people think about a one level (curbless) shower the words which come to mind are – Grandma, wheelchair, roll in, walker, geriatric and handicapped. While a curbless shower certainly can be a need for grandma in a wheelchair or a person with mobility challenges to safely... Continue reading

3 Steps for a Tiny Home Houseboat Shower

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3 Steps to Add Style to a Tiny Home or Houseboat Shower

By Mike Foti on November 21, 2015. 2 Comments

You’ve seen this nightmare look before. Flimsy plastic shower panels in a tiny home which look like they belong in a beat up old RV – or a yellowing fiberglass shower pan in a houseboat that screams “I got a cheap home center clearance special!” Just because you own or are building a home where... Continue reading

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7 Myths about Glass Block Showers

By Mike Foti on November 14, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated April 18, 2020 For some reason the design, construction and trends surrounding glass block showers are a mystery to many people. As a guy whose been in the nationwide supply and installation of glass block shower projects for close to 31 years (that might make me sound old, but I started... Continue reading

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Does thickness matter in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on November 7, 2015. 6 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 If you’re a do it yourselfer, or a homeowner or rental property owner looking eliminate the hassle of a tile shower you may be looking at grout free shower wall panels. Like many things these days the choices can be varied and complex. How do you figure out which... Continue reading

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5 Tricks to Cure Spooky Basement Windows

By Mike Foti on October 30, 2015. 1 Comment

I remember when I was a little kid and my Mom would ask me at night to go down the basement (A.K.A. the dungeon to me) to get something for her. This was a dreaded task indeed – that basement was a dark and scary place. I would run down, grab what I was asked to get and ran back upstairs as fast... Continue reading