Posts Tagged ‘grout’

7 Projects Using a Lighter Vinyl Framed Glass Block Window

Saturday, December 18th, 2010
Colored and Frosted Glass Block Vinyl Framed Window
Bathroom window with a vinyl framed and colored and frosted glass blocks
Den windows using glass block vinyl framed system
Den windows using lighter glass block vinyl framed window system

To many people glass block windows are just too heavy a product to use. The cool thing is they’ve gotten lighter now since that there are 2” thick glass blocks which are built inside vinyl frames. These windows are not only strong (since they are constructed with vinyl spacers between the blocks), but they also come in a wide variety of colors, frosted and etched patterns and are easy to install. Wondering where you can use these windows ….here’s 7 projects to choose from: Continue reading “7 Projects Using a Lighter Vinyl Framed Glass Block Window” »

5 Steps to Design an Accessible Wet Room Walk In or Roll In Shower for Style, Safety & Resale Value

Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Wet room roll in shower
Wet room roll in shower
Accessible walk in or roll in shower
Accessible walk in or roll in shower wet room

Is your bathroom ugly, outdated or just doesn’t work for you? Do you think climbing over the bathtub and stepping over the shower enclosure is an accident waiting to happen? Here’s a way to add a sleek contemporary bathroom with a high level of safety – add a European design inspired wet room walk in shower.  Using an open design this system combines a shower pan which is set below the surrounding floor. Since the base is below the floor you end up with a curbless roll in or walk in fully accessible design. Here’s 5 steps to turn this concept into reality Continue reading “5 Steps to Design an Accessible Wet Room Walk In or Roll In Shower for Style, Safety & Resale Value” »

6 Tips to Use Urethane or Sanded Grout for a Tile or Glass Block Shower

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Urethane grout - premixed bucket

Urethane grout - premixed bucket

Sanded grout in a bag - powder form

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 showers – design with the end in mind

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Glass block shower design
Glass block shower design with frameless door photo courtesy of M E Whittaker Builders

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” »