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5 Compelling Reasons You Need to Eliminate Your Shower Pan Threshold

By Mike Foti on April 1, 2017. 39 Comments

Updated January 12, 2019 Figuring out the right shower pan to use can be a pain. Do you get a traditional shower base with a 4 to 5” step over curb? Would a low-profile curb (which is 1 ½” tall) be the ticket or would it allow water to spill out onto the bathroom floor? Could you ditch the shower... Continue reading

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5 non-sexy tips to make sure your shower enclosure won’t fail

By Mike Foti on December 31, 2016. Leave a Comment

Updated March 9, 2019 Maybe I’ve been in the bathroom remodeling business too long but I actually think shower enclosures can be sexy. I might have looked into a few too many multi-functioning spa-shower heads, sleek deluxe wall panels and even drains with LED lights and my brain has gotten... Continue reading

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9 Frequently Asked Questions about Solid Surface Shower Pans

By Mike Foti on April 28, 2016. 11 Comments

Updated June 14, 2020 “I just hate the tile floor in my shower!” Jenny said to me. “You don’t see anyone else in my family on their hands and knees cleaning this nasty grout. I’m thinking about a stone solid surface shower pan, but I’ve got to warn you Mike I’ve got a lot of unanswered questions.” Jenny’s... Continue reading

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How to Compare Shower Pans for a Glass Block Wall

By Mike Foti on December 25, 2015. 2 Comments

3 Steps to simplify your glass block shower wall project Updated February 10, 2019 I have to tell you I hate when I get a call and the person on the line says, “We’ve got our shower pan completely done – now we’re ready to include the glass block wall.” While at first glance this sounds good because... Continue reading

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5 Tips for a Champagne Shower on a Beer Budget

By Mike Foti on December 5, 2015. 18 Comments

Updated July 5, 2020 It’s easy to have a fantastic looking shower if you have unlimited funds…but unfortunately most of us don’t live in that world! The challenge becomes how can you get a high end (champagne) look if you’ve got a more modest (beer) budget. In the article below I’ll... Continue reading

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9 ways to compare solid surface and ready for tile shower pans

By Mike Foti on May 2, 2015. Leave a Comment

If you’re tired of a fiberglass pan you can’t clean, an acrylic base you can’t make a custom design, or a mortared tile shower floor which is cracked and leaking it may be time to consider a solid surface or an expanded polystyrene ready for tile pre-manufactured base. In the article below... Continue reading

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New Options in Acrylic Shower Base & Pan Options

By Mike Foti on March 2, 2012. 2 Comments

Curved shower base with curved glass shower enclosure slice design Are you looking for an easy to install, uniquely styled shower base system that doesn’t require customization and won’t cost a lot of money? If so you may want to consider the new shaped acrylic shower base and enclosure systems available... Continue reading

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How to Design a Cool Contemporary Glass Block Shower Stall

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

Designing a glass block shower may seem like a daunting task. Where do you start? How big can the shower enclosure or stall be? How can you waterproof the area? What styles, shapes and colors do the blocks come in? Watch the video below and read these steps to learn more Continue reading

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