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5 Tips to Design a Cool Curved Glass Block Shower and Partition Wall

By Mike Foti on February 12, 2011. 3 Comments

Curved glass block shower enclosure wall Blue colored glass block kitchen bar Why have a generic space when you can make it cool? Most people assume a curved shower or partition wall is way beyond their budget – and if you’re looking at a curved, bent and tempered glass wall you’re probably... 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

Decorative glass tile blocks in various sizes, designs & colors

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5 Places to Use Decorative Art Glass Tile Blocks

By Mike Foti on December 26, 2010. 4 Comments

Art glass tile blocks in various sizes, design & colors Close up view of a decorative glass tile block Being able to be cool, innovative and create a functional design is now possible for your next glass block shower, wall or window project. You might ask how – we’ll if you haven’t seen... Continue reading

Glass block bathroom window mural for a universal design based home

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Universal Design Can Be Cool – Using a Decorative Glass Block Bathroom Window to Dress up a Home

By Mike Foti on October 13, 2010. 3 Comments

Glass block bathroom window mural for a universal design based home - picture courtesy of Scott Cunningham When most people think of universal design the words that come to their minds might be institutional or boring – and that might have been true in the old days but not anymore! When one of my... Continue reading

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6 Tips to Use Urethane or Sanded Grout for a Tile or Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2010. 3 Comments

Urethane grout - premixed bucket Sanded grout in a powder form in a bag Let’s face it – the #1 place tile or glass block showers fail is in the grout joints. So you need to use the right material the first time around (and save the expensive cost of re-grouting). Follow these tips to save money,... Continue reading

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Glass block showers – design with the end in mind

By Mike Foti on September 9, 2010. 2 Comments

Glass block shower design with frameless door photo courtesy of M E Whittaker Builders I’ve seen glass block showers get screwed up plenty of times. In most cases the culprit is poor planning or no planning. Since glass blocks cannot be cut – the shape, size and dimensions of the wall cannot... Continue reading

Curved glass block shower with double end glass blocks

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How to use a double ended glass block for a bath, kitchen or office wall

By Mike Foti on July 13, 2010. 4 Comments

Shower with double end glass blocks on straight wall If you’re looking to create a glass block wall that steps down then the double ended glass block is for you. Although this is a great looking block you must design with it in the right way for a successful project. Keep these points in mind... Continue reading

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Glass Block Columns or Roman Columns – Both are Built to Last

By Mike Foti on June 25, 2010. 4 Comments

Roman Columns Glass Block Column Just like these Roman columns I was fortunate enough to visit last week glass block columns can also be designed to last a very long time. Here’s some practical design tips to guide your design, purchase and installation process for a glass block column: Continue reading

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Combining Old & New – Glass Block Showers are not just for Modern Homes

By Mike Foti on June 15, 2010. 3 Comments

A curved glass block shower surrounded by a claw foot tub Old Italian Home with a Satellite Dish Just like this 1850’s Italian home shown above with a satellite dish that I took a picture of during a recent trip abroad combining a modern looking glass block shower into a more traditional, Tuscan... Continue reading

Ready for tile shower base expanded polystyrene for glass blocks

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How to Design a Custom Shower Base for a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on May 23, 2010. 1 Comment

Ready for tile shower base made of expanded polystyrene designed for a glass block shower wall A well built glass block shower project begins with designing and choosing the right custom shower base. Follow these steps to make the right selection the first time. Continue reading

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