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

By Mike Foti on May 7, 2024. 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

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Is it better to use a shower base or a tile shower floor?

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2024. 2 Comments

OK – I’ll grant you the floor (or base) of your shower IS NOT sexiest product people notice in your bathroom! However, the shower base or tile shower floor is – IMHO – critical since it’s the foundation of your shower. If your shower base or floor leaks, you’ve got a B-I-G problem on your hands. And... Continue reading

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How to order a walk in glass block shower system

By Mike Foti on September 19, 2023. 2 Comments

I don’t mean to be Bob Braggadocios, Ernie Egomaniac, or Ned KnowItAll but I’ll bet our company has helped more homeowners, contractors, and builders with glass block walk in shower systems since our business was founded by my Dad in 1977 than any other company in the United States. And I’m not telling... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: A DIY Master Bath Remodel – Combining Your Inspiration while Minimizing Your Perspiration!

By Mike Foti on August 22, 2023. 2 Comments

Anyone who tells you a DIY master bathroom remodel project is easy, is flat out lying! It’s fake news. And at its most basic level, a successful DIY master bathroom remodel (which DOES NOT resemble the movie the Money Pit) has 2 key elements. They are: #1) Inspiration – Without inspiration, and a... Continue reading

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10 Things Nobody Tells You About a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on December 27, 2022. 10 Comments

If you’d love to have a glass block shower in your new home or bathroom remodel but feel your builder, remodeler or building supply store are clueless about this specialty glass product, you’re not alone. And when contractor and suppliers are ignorant about glass block showers, here’s a few things... Continue reading

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How to use glass block sizes and shapes for a creative walk-in shower

By Mike Foti on April 6, 2021. 2 Comments

Your glass shower walls today aren’t attractive. Ok, that’s the ‘politically correct’ term for saying they’re disgusting. Your shower doors are a pain to clean and hard to operate. And with your spouse’s limited mobility you’re worried about the tall step over curb being a trip hazard. You’ve come... Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on October 6, 2020. 16 Comments

If I’m being honest I’ve had a ton of conversations (and sales) of glass block shower systems since I got into the business in 1985 (and before you jump to the conclusion I’m OLD- I’ll tell you I started at the age of 9). OK – I’m lying about starting at the age of 9. However, here’s one thing I can... Continue reading

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5 Myths about Glass Block Showers Which Seriously Need to Die

By Mike Foti on March 22, 2019. 4 Comments

Maybe I’ve been in the glass block shower business for too long. I’ve been doing this since 1985 and started at the age of 11 (OK – I’m lying, but I’m going with it to protect my tender, not-so-young age). When you’ve been doing something for a long time you hear a lot of misconceptions, assumptions... Continue reading

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9 Frequently Asked Questions about Solid Surface Shower Pans

By Mike Foti on April 28, 2016. 11 Comments

Updated June 14, 2020 “I just hate the tile floor in my shower!” Jenny said to me. “You don’t see anyone else in my family on their hands and knees cleaning this nasty grout. I’m thinking about a stone solid surface shower pan, but I’ve got to warn you Mike I’ve got a lot of unanswered questions.” Jenny’s... Continue reading

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My Customer’s Top 5 Fears of a Glass Block Walk In Shower

By Mike Foti on May 16, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Mary was practically in tears when she called me. She had seen all the pretty pictures on Pinterest and the Internet of glass block walk in showers and now after talking to her friends and her bathroom remodeling contractor she was encountering one fear after another.... Continue reading

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