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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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7 Myths about Glass Block Showers

By Mike Foti on November 14, 2015. 8 Comments

Updated April 18, 2020 For some reason the design, construction and trends surrounding glass block showers are a mystery to many people. As a guy whose been in the nationwide supply and installation of glass block shower projects for close to 31 years (that might make me sound old, but I started... Continue reading

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7 Tips to Choose the Right Glass Block Shower Wall Thickness

By Mike Foti on July 18, 2015. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Did you know glass block shower walls come in two thicknesses (4” and a thinner 3 1/8” series)? If not – you’re not alone. While the thinner glass block walls were introduced only five years ago the vast majority (about 98% of my customer’s at this time) are choosing... Continue reading

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Glass block garage windows – protect your valuables and your family

By Mike Foti on October 4, 2014. Leave a Comment

I was recently saddened when a friend announced on Facebook his home was broken into…..and he actually blamed it on Facebook! The reality is in this new era of social media many people know where you are ….and many people know where you are not (in this case my friend was posting to Facebook when... Continue reading

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Frosted Glass Blocks Create a Cool Mood, Privacy & Unique Style to any Room

By Mike Foti on May 3, 2013. 1 Comment

Colored & Frosted Glass Block Shower Wall Using Finished End Blocks Are you looking for more privacy (without having to use blinds or curtains) for a bathroom window (or basement window for that matter)? Do you want to move some colored light from one space to another while having a understated... 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

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How to create a light transmitting glass block subway tile design for a kitchen, bathroom or commercial wall

By Mike Foti on August 27, 2011. 3 Comments

Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond Looking for a cool way to add a subway tile design and have a light transmitting wall, backsplash or window? With the introduction of the newest size of glass blocks – the 4” x 4” x 4” – it is now possible to create a design that not only... Continue reading

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3 Design Tips for an Extraordinary Patterned Glass Block Window, Shower, Wall or Bar

By Mike Foti on August 6, 2011. Leave a Comment

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design Glass block sizes and colors in a random window pattern Glass block sizes in a random window pattern Glass blocks stacked on top of each other – that is the single glass block design known by most people. The cool thing is this building... Continue reading

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How to Select a Glass Block Finished End Block for a Shower or Wall

By Mike Foti on May 18, 2011. Leave a Comment

Glass block end block combining two sizes – 4″ x 8″ x 3 1/8″ end block (Designed by Joel Breitigam JB Design) End block finishing unit in a walk in shower wall Although many people like the idea of a glass block wall – the question is how do you finish off the end... Continue reading

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