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Taking a behind the scenes look at a luxury tiny home

Taking a behind the scenes adventure into an ingenious upscale tiny home

By Mike Foti on September 9, 2016. 2 Comments

Are you fascinated by tiny homes and tiny home living? The shows on TV about this micro home building movement are exploding. When I got approached a year ago by Kristi and Rafael Bugajski to supply decorative shower wall panels for the luxury bathroom in the tiny home they were personally building... Continue reading

4 Sure-Fire Strategies for Shower Walls which Last

By Mike Foti on August 19, 2016. 5 Comments

Updated March 3, 2019 Shower walls which are spongy, mold infested, cracking, have dirty tile joints or out of style are a real bummer to look at. What’s even worse is bad shower walls may be messing up your families’ health. For many people the options in shower walls are largely unknown,... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling

3D Luxury Shower and Tub Wall Panels – Coming to a Bathroom near You

By Mike Foti on May 13, 2016. 3 Comments

There is a fascination with 3D. 3D printing is becoming popular to shorten prototyping and manufacturing. The kids want to get you to the latest 3D movies (even if you hate those funky glasses you have to wear!). You can’t stop seeing more 3D walls and wall tiles at trendy urban hotels and in upper-end... Continue reading

3 Steps to Add Decorative Trim to DIY Shower Wall Panels

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

3 Steps to Add Trim and Borders to DIY Shower Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on January 16, 2016. 8 Comments

Updated January 26, 2019 So you’ve decided you’ve had it with cleaning the grout of your tile shower or don’t like how flimsy your builder-grade fiberglass surround is and want to upgrade to a decorative shower wall system you can install yourself. What’s nice with today’s product offerings... Continue reading

3 Steps for a Tiny Home Houseboat Shower

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

3 Steps to Add Style to a Tiny Home or Houseboat Shower

By Mike Foti on November 21, 2015. 2 Comments

You’ve seen this nightmare look before. Flimsy plastic shower panels in a tiny home which look like they belong in a beat up old RV – or a yellowing fiberglass shower pan in a houseboat that screams “I got a cheap home center clearance special!” Just because you own or are building a home where... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

Does thickness matter in shower wall panels?

By Mike Foti on November 7, 2015. 6 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 If you’re a do it yourselfer, or a homeowner or rental property owner looking eliminate the hassle of a tile shower you may be looking at grout free shower wall panels. Like many things these days the choices can be varied and complex. How do you figure out which... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

Are shower wall panels cheaper than tile? 7 factors you need to consider.

By Mike Foti on October 16, 2015. 12 Comments

Updated July 5, 2020 Question: Are shower wall panels cheaper than tile? Answer: It depends. You’re probably saying that answer is a cop-out….and you’re partially right. As the owner of a company who installs tile showers locally and wholesales 4 different types of grout free shower panels... Continue reading

5 Things Nobody Tells You Shower Tub Wall Panels

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

5 Things Nobody Tells You about Shower & Tub Wall Panels

By Mike Foti on June 20, 2015. 105 Comments

Updated January 28, 2023 If you’ve ever been subjected to an in-home sales presentation from a hard-selling acrylic shower or tub wall salesmen – you know some of the “facts” surrounding grout free shower and tub wall panels “spun” quite a few ways. These reps may tell you their system is the... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels Shower Pan and Bases

I Hate Grout Joints in the Shower – Winning the Battle vs. Grout

By Mike Foti on May 23, 2015. 16 Comments

Updated August 18, 2019 I wish I had a dollar for every homeowner who called complaining about the hassle of their tiled shower or bathtub. In most cases the problem is not the tile, it’s the nasty grout joints between the tile. Cleaning, scrubbing and getting on your hands and knees... Continue reading

Bathroom Remodeling Shower and Bathtub Wall Panels

5 Guaranteed Tricks for Choosing Shower Wall Panels without Busting Your Budget

By Mike Foti on March 11, 2015. 7 Comments

Updated September 15, 2019 Options in shower wall panel systems can be daunting. These systems are available in various sizes, textures, colors, budgets for decorating styles ranging from traditional to contemporary to even cool new styles like Modern Farmhouse. However, the selection process is overwhelming... Continue reading

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