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How to Finish the End or Top of a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on January 1, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated March 9, 2019 The question has come up repeatedly – what’s the best way to finish the end and top of my glass block shower wall? The answer – like many things in life is it depends. You may be saying right now, Mike what the H-E-double hockey sticks does it depend on? Well it... Continue reading

Colored glass block shower wall in Los Alamos New Mexico

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Colored glass block wall provides a stylish and durable alternative for a Los Alamos New Mexico shower remodel

By Mike Foti on October 11, 2014. Leave a Comment

The wear and tear of silicone deposits and an outdated fiberglass tub/shower unit with flimsy framed by-pass doors can really bring the look of a shower down. Such was the case for a woman in Los Alamos New Mexico. Her goal was to convert a traditional (and dated) 1973 porcelain tub with 4″... Continue reading

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How to Design a Curved Glass Block Shower or Partition Wall

By Mike Foti on January 29, 2014. 2 Comments

Curved glass block shower wall using curved blocks The process to design a curved glass block wall is not rocket science! Yes – you heard that right. Many people want the benefits of a curved glass block wall (which can be less costly and sturdier than custom curved and bent flat glass) but they... Continue reading

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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

Decorative glass tile block shower wall with Sentrel wall surrounds

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Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Sentrel Wall Surrounds Featured at Central Ohio Home & Garden Show

By Mike Foti on February 22, 2013. Leave a Comment

Decorative glass tile block shower wall with Sentrel wall surrounds If you’re wondering what’s hot and new in the world of glass block showers and decorative wall surrounds you need to look no further than the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show. Learn below about this cutting edge shower display... Continue reading

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Top 5 Glass Block Products for a New Custom or Production Home in 2013

By Mike Foti on February 1, 2013. Leave a Comment

Frosted glass blocks with color used in a laundry room Glass blocks – while they might be seen as an ageless and timeless product – have really come into their own with innovation new additions for 2013. Learn below the top 5 glass block products for windows, walls and shower to use in a custom home... 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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5 1/2 Tips on How to Install a Glass Block Shower Wall or Enclosure

By Mike Foti on August 13, 2011. Leave a Comment

With many different glass block shower wall installation approaches available choosing the best method for your project can be tough. Watch the video below (and read these 5 1/2 tips) to learn how to make this shower installation easier to do using modular prefabricated wall sections. Continue reading

Accessible shower with a bench seat and roll under sinks

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7 Accessible Bathroom Home Modification Ideas to Add Safety, Style and Function

By Mike Foti on January 30, 2011. 6 Comments

Accessible shower with a bench seat and roll under sinks For an aging parent or someone with special needs an existing bathroom can be a dangerous place – slippery floors, low toilets, bathtub rails and shower curbs to step over, narrow doorways and hard to reach light switches are all obstacles... Continue reading

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5 Steps to Design an Accessible Wet Room Walk In or Roll In Shower for Style, Safety & Resale Value

By Mike Foti on November 7, 2010. 7 Comments

Wet room roll in shower Accessible walk in or roll in shower wet room Is your bathroom ugly, outdated or just doesn’t work for you? Do you think climbing over the bathtub and stepping over the shower enclosure is an accident waiting to happen? Here’s a way to add a sleek contemporary bathroom... Continue reading

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