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Adding a Tile Border to a Glass Block Shower Wall

By Mike Foti on October 2, 2013. Leave a Comment

Close up of decorative tile border in a curved glass block shower wall In the past when you saw a glass block shower wall it used the basic wave pattern block and was built unit by unit at the job site. Fortunately product and installation innovations have taken glass block shower walls to another... Continue reading

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7 Reasons to Use Thinner Glass Block Walls

By Mike Foti on September 13, 2013. 2 Comments

It’s exciting to see a product introduction come along that benefits both the consumer and the contractor. Such is the case with the invention of thinner glass block shapes from Mulia Inc. Check out the video below and read the 7 reasons to use thin (3 1/8”) glass blocks for your next shower, partition... Continue reading

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7 Tips for Building a Step Down Glass Block Shower Wall to Work with a Bench Seat or Tub Deck

By Mike Foti on September 6, 2013. Leave a Comment

Glass block step down shower wall on a deck and bench seat I’ve seen this problem way too many times – a shower bench seat or tub deck built before the potential customer thought through the glass block step down wall design. Since glass blocks cannot be cut like a custom frameless glass enclosure... Continue reading

Glass block steam shower with Kohler spa shower system with LED lights Atlanta Georgia

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Glass Block Steam Shower adds Texture, Design, Privacy & Style to a New Master Bathroom in Atlanta Georgia

By Mike Foti on June 21, 2013. 2 Comments

Glass block steam shower with Kohler spa shower system When Ken Busch began planning his second floor room addition (which would include a glass block steam shower) he had a vision of what the final master bathroom would look like – but he also wanted to stayed flexible to change features as the project... Continue reading

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Decorative Glass Block Border Designs for Windows or Shower Wall Projects

By Mike Foti on June 13, 2013. Leave a Comment

Different sized blocks used to border a glass block shower window Using a decorative glass block border can turn an ordinary project into an extraordinary project. In the article below learn how decorative borders can be used in glass block windows or shower walls and about the product options to... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Transforming a 75 year old small bathroom with a glass block tile shower – San Diego California

By Mike Foti on April 27, 2013. 1 Comment

Glass block shower wall using 8 x 8 colored glass blocks and 4 x 8 alternating blocks When you live in Southern California it’s essential to make every inch of a small bathroom count….and that’s exactly what Jeff R. accomplished in his recent bath renovation project. As Jeff said, “The bathroom... Continue reading

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5 Tips to Use Glass Block Sizes, Shapes & Colors for a Unique Window, Shower or Wall Design

By Mike Foti on March 29, 2013. 1 Comment

Colored and frosted glass blocks using 4 x 8 and 8 x 8 blocks in a bath window When most people think of making a glass block window, shower or wall they envision 8” x 8” units being stacked on top of each other – but why settle for a boring look when you can jazz things up using different sizes,... Continue reading

Curved sliding glass enclosure corner base 54 x 54 size

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Curved & Bent Glass Shower Enclosures – Cool, But Can They Be Affordable?

By Mike Foti on March 8, 2013. 4 Comments

Curved 2 sided glass enclosure with an acrylic base supported by an multi-density fiberboard bottom March 9, 2019 There is nothing quite as sleek, stylish and contemporary as a curved glass shower enclosure – but the question is can they be affordable? Learn below the benefits of these systems, the... Continue reading

Glass block shower installation using vinyl stack prefabricated wall sections

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Choosing Glass Block Shower Walls That are Easy to Install and Built to Last

By Mike Foti on September 5, 2012. 2 Comments

Glass block shower installation using vinyl stack prefabricated wall sections Glass block shower walls can be tricky to install (and the consequences of not using the best installation system can have bad effects down the road). So when I got a call from a homeowner in Oklahoma asking how they... Continue reading

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Using Thinner Glass Blocks for Showers and Walls

By Mike Foti on August 17, 2012. Leave a Comment

Comparing 3 1/8″ thickness (thin line) to 4″ thick angled glass block shapes The wait (or maybe it’s weight – pun intended) is finally over. After multiple glass block manufacturers were asked to introduce thinner glass block shapes for showers and walls Mulia Inc. has finally done... Continue reading

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