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9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Build a Tile Shower

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2019. 78 Comments

Updated January 28, 2023 OK – I’m not writing this to take down the tile industry, and I’m certainly not arrogant enough to think this post has that kind of power. However, I’ve been on the receiving end of countless homeowners (and even bathroom remodeling contractors) calls who are ‘sick and tired’... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to Compare Ceramic Tile Surrounds vs. Laminate Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on August 26, 2019. 10 Comments

Tile is such an established building material. It dates back more than 25,000 years. That’s a Ripley’s Believe it Or Not stat you don’t even have to pay $14.99 admission to learn. Tile is the great, great, great Grandfather of shower surround surfaces. It’s a fun, inventive and versatile material.... Continue reading

Kitchen Remodeling

5 Annoying Problems with Kitchen Backsplashes (and how to fix them)

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2019. 6 Comments

There are so many decisions and components in a kitchen remodel. However, no single element injects style and personality quite like a kitchen backsplash. It literally (and figuratively) can create a splash (Ok, I get it, bad pun). A backsplash can be like a statement piece of jewelry, or your favorite... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

11 Shower Remodeling Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

By Mike Foti on August 13, 2019. 4 Comments

You’ve probably heard of FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out), but I’ll bet you haven’t heard of FOFO. FOFO is the Fear of Figuring it Out …on the fly…. while blowing your hard-earned money in the process. I would tell you about FOFO’s cousin (FOFU – the Fear of F***ing Up), but I stopped swearing 15 years... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling

7 Bathroom Decor Ideas to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom on a Budget

By Mike Foti on July 29, 2019. 1 Comment

Cluttered. Outdated. Dingy. Dark. Depressing. Cramped. Are these the words you’d use to describe your bathroom today? It doesn’t take long for a bathroom to get out of hand. Curling irons, blow driers, and a massive array of beauty products littered on your tiny vanity counter. Tile showers with dirty,... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to Compare Acrylic vs. Laminated Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on June 24, 2019. 12 Comments

Updated December 26, 2021 I remember when our company got into the bathtub and shower wall panel business 17 years ago. All the rage was the quick to install ‘One Day Bathroom’ with acrylic wall panels. The manufacturer promoted an in and out process. Simply take 3 sheets of acrylic. Cut them to size.... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How much will my shower wall panel project cost?

By Mike Foti on May 27, 2019. 8 Comments

Updated July 9, 2023 So, you want to know how much your shower wall panel project will cost. Here’s my answer…. It depends. OK – I know the ‘Switzerland’ answer I just dished out isn’t exactly what you were looking for! However, it’s true. Here’s the ‘it depends factors’ you need to know. Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

7 Essential Things Most People Don’t Think about When Buying Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on May 19, 2019. Leave a Comment

‘So, you’ve had it up to here’ (as Mom used to say) with dirty, ugly, moldy grout joints in your shower. You’ve told your spouse, either this tile shower goes, or I do. You’ve started ‘kicking the digital tires’ for a solution. You’re comparing different shower wall panels systems from acrylic to... Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

How to Compare Cultured Marble vs. Laminated Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on May 3, 2019. 14 Comments

In the United States (especially in the late 1980’s and 1990’s) cultured marble shower wall panels were hot. Builders and homeowners loved their 3/8” thick construction. They loved their durability. They loved the fact they look like marble slabs – at a far lower cost. You can even get a cultured... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

The Pros and Cons of Shower Wall Panels vs. Ceramic Tile

By Mike Foti on April 22, 2019. 30 Comments

Updated January 28, 2023 You’re tired of debating the subject with your husband Steve. You’ve argued whether it’s better to use a waterproof, grout-free shower wall panel system or opt for a completely customizable ceramic tile shower. You want the wall panels (after all Steve’s never picked up your... Continue reading

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