Posts Tagged ‘tile shower’
Friday, September 30th, 2011
- Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall
When the Mills family starting thinking about a creating a unique and functional pool house bathroom they were looking for construction products with style and substance. Working together with Larry Harp and Jon Innis of L & J Contractors of Cookville Tennessee (a high end builder and remodeler) the Mills family identified products to make a one of kind bathroom design that were also “smart” (meaning they provided long term ease of maintenance and kept costs down over the long run). Learn more below about the products used in this 1,800 square foot room addition project.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Pool House Bathroom with a Serpentine S Shaped Glass Block Shower Wall and Base Design” »
Tags: curved wall, foam insulation, glass block shower, grohe shower, hansgrohe, hansgrohe shower, pool house, rain shower, rain shower head, room addition, serpentine wall, shower base, shower head, shower wall, tile shower
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Glass Block | No Comments »
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
Close up of wedi waterproof wallboardDurock cement wall board for tile shower
Durock cement wall board under tile
In tub and shower remodeling often it’s what you don’t see (the wallboard system behind the wall) that’s as important as what you do see (the decorative ceramic or natural stone tiles inside the space). The reason is – water can be the enemy of long lasting walls. So – how do you fight against damage (mold/mildew/wall deteriorating) caused by water and condensation in a bathroom? Choose the right tub and shower wall backer system. This article will advantages and disadvantages of the 5 most used systems (in no particular order). Continue reading “How to Compare Tile Shower & Tub Wall Backer Board Systems” »
Tags: black mold, cement backer board, durock, green board, kerdi, mold in bathroom, shower mold, shower problems, shower waterproofing, tile shower, wall board, wallboard, waterproof wall board, wedi
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | 2 Comments »
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Decorative border around tub and glass block window
- Unique small bathroom tile floor and wall designs
Nothing makes a bathroom uniquely yours like choosing the perfect tile design and pattern. The challenge can be the selections are daunting. What’s the best tile pattern, size, shape, color, surface or grout for the floors, the walls, or the tub or shower stall? So where do you begin? Consider the 6 ½ tips below to guide you through this process. Continue reading “How to Choose a Tile Design & Pattern for Bathroom Walls & Floors” »
Tags: small bathroom, tile borders, Tile designs, tile flooring, tile floors, tile grout, tile murals, tile patterns, tile shower, tile walls
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | 2 Comments »
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
- Custom Solid surface corian shower base neo angle design
Tags: accessible bathroom, barrier free base, bathroom ideas, Bathroom Remodeling, concrete shower floor, custom shower base, expanded polystyrene base, extruded polystyrene base, handicap accessible bathroom, handicap bathroom, handicap showers, home modification, marble base, mud set, mud set base, remodeling blog, shower base, shower blog, shower floor, showers for disabled, solid surface shower base, tile shower, universal design, waterproof base, wet room, wheelchair accessible shower
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction | No Comments »
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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” »
Tags: glass block shower, glass block wall, grout, grout cleaning, grout sealing, sanded grout, shower enclosure, tile floor, tile grout, tile shower, urethane grout
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Glass Block | 3 Comments »
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Ready for tile shower base made of expanded polystyrene designed for a glass block shower wall
A well built glass block shower project begins with designing and choosing the right custom shower base. Follow these steps to make the right selection the first time. Continue reading “How to Design a Custom Shower Base for a Glass Block Shower” »
Tags: bathroom remodeling contractor, custom shower base, glass block design, glass block shower, glass block sizes, glass block walk in shower, glass block wall, shower, shower base, shower stall, small bathroom, tile shower, tub to shower conversion, waterproof shower
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block | 1 Comment »
Friday, May 21st, 2010
Curved glass block shower wall.
You might have heard the old Fram oil filter commercial about using the right oil filter now to not pay the mechanic later. The same logic certainly applies to a successful installation of a glass block shower enclosure. Failure to properly waterproof your shower can lead to expensive repairs later. Here’s some simple steps to consider: Continue reading “Waterproofing Your Glass Block Shower” »
Tags: bathroom accessories, custom shower base, glass block shower, glass block wall, shower base, shower wall, tile shower, wall surround, waterproof shower
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block | 3 Comments »
