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Pros and Cons of a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on October 6, 2020. 18 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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7 Practical Tips to Save 50% with a DIY Shower Remodel

By Mike Foti on July 22, 2019. Leave a Comment

DIY shower remodeling can be a pain. There I said it. Yes, I bet you were probably thinking it. It’s a long and winding road. It doesn’t always (OK it NEVER) goes exactly as planned. Does that sound like real life to you? While you have vision of the finished bathroom, there will be twists and turns... Continue reading

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7 Clear-Cut Reasons to Use a Prefabricated Glass Block Shower Wall Kit

By Mike Foti on June 21, 2018. 11 Comments

Updated March 23, 2019 I’m going to say it right up front. Glass block shower walls can be a pain in the butt to install. Here’s 3 facts I know to back up this statement: Fact #1 – It’s not the type of job you (or your contractor) do every day – Most people doing a glass block shower wall are embarking... Continue reading

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How to select the best shape for a glass block shower wall

By Mike Foti on April 22, 2017. 4 Comments

Updated March 16, 2019 Figuring out a glass block shower can be a pain in the rear! If you’re using a contractor they may be vaguely familiar with this type of wall system – or, if they are not, they will try to steer you to a “standard” shower enclosure since it’s what they know how to do.... Continue reading

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How to avoid the 5 biggest blunders with glass block showers

By Mike Foti on July 9, 2016. 4 Comments

Updated April 19, 2020 The process of building a glass block shower seems mysterious to many. How is this wall going to be built? Who is going to do it? How do we plan the glass block shower so it will fit onto the shower pan? Is there a way to do this project so it doesn’t cost... 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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5 Steps to Convert a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower

By Mike Foti on April 25, 2015. 2 Comments

Updated March 3, 2019 Who uses a small alcove tub space for bathing anymore? The answer – practically no one. It doesn’t fit our fast-paced lifestyles. Who loves framed sliding glass doors or shower curtains around their bathtubs….probably very few. They’re a hassle to clean. If... Continue reading

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Glass Block Showers – 7 Reasons to Choose a Ready for Tile Base

By Mike Foti on December 17, 2013. 6 Comments

Glass block shower with a ready for tile shower base When Ric and Cyndi Barrera in DublinOhio were looking to add a walk in glass block shower that would leave them enough room for a therapeutic soaking tub Ed Latorre from Truberry Custom Homes (their builder) began to research options in shower... Continue reading

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Eliminating a Shower Door with a Low Maintenance Glass Block Walk in Shower Kit in Lincoln Delaware

By Mike Foti on August 9, 2013. 6 Comments

Glass block walk in shower kit with acrylic base and DIY interior shower wall panels “I really needed to ditch that ugly shower door. The one piece fiberglass shower surround had a flimsy framed shower door which was to tough to clean and rusted,” said Debbie Kee about her bathroom in Lincoln, Delaware. The... Continue reading

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