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17 Frequently Asked Questions about Shower Replacement Kits you Need to Know so you DON’T WASTE MONEY!

By Mike Foti on March 24, 2025. Leave a Comment

Like so many decisions in life, with shower replacement kits, the more research you do, the more questions you uncover. And you need someone who is NOT a high pressure in-home sales rep looking to close the shower installation sale tonight, or a ‘wet-behind-the-ears’ clerk at a big-box home improvement... Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Shower Replacement Kits

By Mike Foti on October 28, 2024. Leave a Comment

Have you been debating whether to buy a shower replacement kit or a custom tile shower? As if selections in a bath remodeling project weren’t hard enough, you also have to get your arms around the right shower for your project! However, here’s the good news. If you’re looking for the straight scoop... Continue reading

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What Size Shower Replacement Kit do I Need? (with 10 FAQ’s to get the Most for Your Budget)

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2024. Leave a Comment

You don’t buy a shower replacement kit every day. In fact, I’ll bet most people reading this article have never bought one before. So, given this reality – and the fact I (and my team) have been asked thousands of times by homeowners and contractors alike what size shower replacement kit they need,... Continue reading

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10 Secrets Nobody Tells You about Factory Built Shower Pans

By Mike Foti on August 6, 2024. 6 Comments

I’ll bet when you started researching a tub to shower conversion for your elderly parents, or when you were thinking about materials for a shower for your new home, the first product you looked into WAS NOT the shower pan! And while the ‘structure’ of your shower is the shower base (or shower pan... Continue reading

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How to Choose the Best Shower Replacement Kit in 5 Steps

By Mike Foti on July 22, 2024. Leave a Comment

Finding the best shower replacement kit can be a pain in the ‘you know what!’ There – I said it for you. It sounded like a simple project until you dug into the details. Then you started asking: How do I know this shower replacement kit will give me the best value for my money and not break down... Continue reading

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How to choose the best shower pan

By Mike Foti on July 15, 2024. Leave a Comment

I’ll bet you’re saying right now, “Wow – I get to choose a shower pan. How could my life – and this bath remodel – become even more fun?” And I’ll admit choosing a shower pan for a remodel or new home IS NOT as much fun as selecting a stylish vanity, or cool countertop, or unique shower wall surround... Continue reading

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9 FAQ’s about Solid Surface or Cultured Stone Shower Pans

By Mike Foti on January 20, 2020. 11 Comments

Updated June 14, 2020 Finding a grout free shower pan which won’t fade, crack or can work in an odd shaped space isn’t easy. I can tell you this. Homeowners HATE, HATE, HATE grout, yet still feel like they get ‘stuck’ with a shower pan with teeny-tiny grout joints they must maintain day after day... Continue reading

5 Myths about Solid Surface Shower Products You Need to Know | Innovate Building Solutions | #SolidSurface #WallPanels #BathroomTips

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5 Myths about Solid Surface Shower Products You Need to Know So You “Won’t be Fooled Again!”

By Mike Foti on May 3, 2018. 24 Comments

Updated September 20, 2020 I’m going to keep it real dog (in the infamous words of Randy Jackson) and tell you up front most people are confused about solid surface shower products. They’ll ask me some of the following questions: Isn’t this product a pain to install because the shower panels... Continue reading

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7 Facts You Need to Know about Custom Solid Surface Shower Pans

By Mike Foti on February 23, 2018. 12 Comments

Updated June 14 2020 If you’ve ever experienced a cracked shower pan which destroyed the ceiling and room below, or a mold-infested concrete tile base which caused eye, throat, skin or nasal irritations and costly doctor visits, you know a ‘cheap’ shower pan can be quite expensive. Ripping... Continue reading

Solid surface vs a Ready for tile shower pan - The Ultimate Showdown | Innovate Building Solutions

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Solid Surface vs. Ready for Tile Shower Pans – The Ultimate Showdown

By Mike Foti on November 4, 2017. 14 Comments

Updated June 14, 2020 If you’re looking to do a standard (or custom) sized shower pan and want something nicer than the cheap generic plastic white styles at your big box store it can be hard to figure out what option is best. Two popular alternatives in upgraded shower bases vs. fiberglass are solid... Continue reading

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