Urethane grout - premixed bucket
Sanded grout in a powder form in a bag
Let’s face it – the #1 place tile or glass block showers fail is in the grout joints. So you need to use the right material the first time around (and save the expensive cost of re-grouting). Follow these tips to save money, time and problems with a shower enclosure. Continue reading “6 Tips to Use Urethane or Sanded Grout for a Tile or Glass Block Shower” »
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 well. Cover these bases to make a winning shower seat selection: Continue reading “Hit a Home Run with the Right Bench, Corner or Fold Down Shower Seat” »
In the 2000’s it was the bigger the better in bathroom remodeling projects – large soaking tubs, bathrooms the size of master bedrooms were all the rage. Well those days are long gone. We have a new economic reality in the United States and as we’re all discovering you’ve got to learn how to do more with less. Fortunately cool and functional does not have to be related to size when it comes to small bathroom remodeling project. Learn these 5 ½ steps to make your small bath project shine: Continue reading “Small Bath Remodeling – Size Doesn’t Matter” »
I’ve seen glass block showers get screwed up plenty of times. In most cases the culprit is poor planning or no planning. Since glass blocks cannot be cut - the shape, size and dimensions of the wall cannot be an afterthought. Follow these 5 ½ steps for a successful project. Continue reading “Glass block showers – design with the end in mind” »
Unfortunately you have to face the facts – while you’re enjoying the colors of Fall, Old Man Winter is just around the corner. Poorly insulating windows will not get any better and re-caulking again and again becomes less and less effective. Here are some advantages you’ll realize using glass block basement, bathroom and garage windows: Continue reading ““Block up your windows before Old Man Winter sets in”” »
