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How to Compare a Custom Tile Shower Pan to a Solid Surface Pan

By Mike Foti on July 21, 2020. 6 Comments

While few people would argue a shower pan isn’t the sexiest part of a bathroom remodel, even fewer would argue (especially if they’ve dealt with a leak or hate, hate, hate grout maintenance) it isn’t important or doesn’t impact how much they like (or don’t like) their bathroom. A shower pan is the... Continue reading

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A Brutally Honest Guide to Choose the Perfect Shower Pan

By Mike Foti on February 8, 2019. 10 Comments

Updated March 31, 2019 Let’s get real. There’s no such thing as a perfect shower pan, just as there’s no perfect person. Shower pans are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. There can be, however, a perfect shower pan for your specific situation. Here’s the problem you’ve likely run into trying to... Continue reading

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How to “Future-Proof” Your Bathroom

By Mike Foti on March 5, 2016. Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve heard terms like kid-proofing, soundproofing, and waterproofing but you might be asking what the heck is “future-proofing” and why do I need to do it for my bathroom? When I had a recent conversation with the Operations Manager of Cleveland Design and Remodeling he said to me, “Mike... Continue reading

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5 Cool Shower Base Ideas for a Custom Home or Remodeling Project

By Mike Foti on April 9, 2014. Leave a Comment

Zero threshold wet room in a custom home Custom home building or remodeling is about more than just creating a unique space – it also requires choosing products which don’t break the bank, are straightforward to install and products that will last. This article profiles 5 shower base ideas which... Continue reading

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A Glass Block Shower in a Log Home – Combining Rustic and Contemporary Styles

By Mike Foti on January 15, 2014. Leave a Comment

Glass block shower with colors in a log home When Bob Dewitt of Collins Georgia noticed the shower wall separating from his baseboard and noticed a spongy feeling in the shower of his log home he knew he had a problem. As Bob said, “After I investigated the problem I uncovered a 3’ x 3’ area under... Continue reading

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Glass Block Showers – 7 Reasons to Choose a Ready for Tile Base

By Mike Foti on December 17, 2013. 6 Comments

Glass block shower with a ready for tile shower base When Ric and Cyndi Barrera in DublinOhio were looking to add a walk in glass block shower that would leave them enough room for a therapeutic soaking tub Ed Latorre from Truberry Custom Homes (their builder) began to research options in shower... Continue reading

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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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Get rid of old dated colors in your 1960’s small bathroom – 2 Options to dress up your space without breaking the bank

By Mike Foti on October 29, 2010. 11 Comments

Acrylic bathtub liner and wall surrounds lining over an old steel tub and tile walls Tub removed and space converted into a glass block walk in shower Are you just sick and tired of an old outdated color scheme in your 1960’s bathroom? Are you tiles cracked, or are the walls and grout joints... Continue reading

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Hit a Home Run with the Right Bench, Corner or Fold Down Shower Seat

By Mike Foti on September 23, 2010. 2 Comments

Glass block shower wall on granite covered bench seat Brazilian walnut fold down shower seat In baseball being asked to take the bench is not a good thing – but in shower remodeling selecting the right shower seat will not only add comfort and luxury but can make your space safe and functional as... Continue reading

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