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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. 6 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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How to finish the top of a glass block wall

By Mike Foti on July 23, 2012. Leave a Comment

Glass block shower wall that used finished end blocks on the top & sides of wall A recurring question for people who want to build a glass block wall is how to finish the top of the wall. Similar to the answer to most questions is it all depends. Learn below the most common... Continue reading

Step down glass block shower with colored glass blocks

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Glass Block Shower Walls – Figuring out the best height

By Mike Foti on June 23, 2012. Leave a Comment

Step down glass block shower with colored glass blocks In building a glass block shower wall there are several important criterion to think through. One important consideration is how tall to make this shower wall. Learn below the answer to 5 frequently asked questions concerning the height of the... Continue reading

Bathroom remodeling with a curved glass block wall

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Project Spotlight: A Bathroom Remodeling Project that added Comfort, Space & Style

By Mike Foti on May 25, 2012. Leave a Comment

Bathroom remodeling with a curved glass block wall When the Goldblatt family used their old bathroom everything felt tight (starting with the old 3 foot by 3 foot shower), not very comfortable, and lacking in style. So when the shower door finally broke off the hinges they had enough and decided it... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Partition on a Luxury Houseboat

By Mike Foti on December 1, 2011. Leave a Comment

Luxury Houseboat with glass block shower docked at Lake Cumberland Kentucky Have you ever gone to a place where luxury boats are docked and thought how cool it would be to live on a houseboat with all the features and benefits of a high end home? It is just those kinds of dreams that companies like... Continue reading

Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs

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Using Italian Design Inspired Glass Blocks to Create Extraordinary Wall Window or Shower Projects

By Mike Foti on November 11, 2011. 3 Comments

Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs Exterior fluted glass block wall design If you look at design trends in floor or wall tiles you need to first look to the European markets (and Italy in particular) for inspiration. In the glass block wall industry the drivers of style,... Continue reading

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