On a recent tub to shower conversion project in Harrisburg, PA I had a situation where an elderly homeowner fell while getting out of her tub & shower unit. Stepping over the tub rail becomes a task and was time to make a change. In this situation we decided against installing a full tile shower because the process can take a bit longer. She looked at some fiberglass and … [Read more...] about Tiled shower with Anti-Slip floor
Marble or Granite Corner Shelves in your Tiled Shower
One of the big topics up for discussion when you're first planning out a tile shower is how you want the overall design to be and how you will be storing all of your shampoo bottles. It could even blend in with a whole bathroom design because you may want to use the same color granite or quartz from you countertop to compliment some of the accessories in your shower. This is commonly done and … [Read more...] about Marble or Granite Corner Shelves in your Tiled Shower
Helping your Parents with an Accessible Bathroom Project
I had some horrible news that one of my client's recently passed away and I ended up with a whirlwind of thoughts about that specific project... how it went and if I had to question my own self as a success or failure. I know that I'm not a failure but to hear such bad news makes me take a step back because I go into every single job with an attitude that I am a catalyst of ultimate work that … [Read more...] about Helping your Parents with an Accessible Bathroom Project
Cutting Tile for a nice fit in a Shower Replacement
Thought that I would show off a little bit of my handy work... I'm actually proud of this photo from a few years ago because on a contractor forum I posted it up and got a huge response of "likes" for being the "money cut". Just looking at it the other day got me thinking about how it's not really all that hard to do but mainly that's it's tedious work (shave a little off - re fit - shave some … [Read more...] about Cutting Tile for a nice fit in a Shower Replacement
3 Essentials For An Aging In Place Bathroom
First and foremost, I do have mixed feelings on this whole new trend on the internet with CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialists) and all these classes you have to take to be awesome at it. I know there's a lot of facts and statistics that can be learned along with studying the human mind and all that stuff. I do read quite a bit about it and know people that are way into it so it's a good … [Read more...] about 3 Essentials For An Aging In Place Bathroom
Tile Top Shower Drain Gallery
Tile top shower drains are not necessarily a new product, however, I do enjoy installing them! It just seems to bring a fully finished look to a custom built shower with really no added cost to a job. As you can see in the above photo that our customer's dog, Lacey, enjoys it too :-) Actually she was missing me after I was done with the job and they sent me that picture of her laying there … [Read more...] about Tile Top Shower Drain Gallery
Tile Showers: Preformed Pans VS. Mud Floor
This is a pretty simple discussion because I know how to do the best of both worlds like many other qualified tile contractors. The problem occurs when a contractor has no idea how to do a mud floor... and watched an idiot proof video on youtube about how to install a Schluter Kerdi pan or something of the likes. I honestly do not believe that one way or the other is necessarily quicker or … [Read more...] about Tile Showers: Preformed Pans VS. Mud Floor
Selecting Tile For Your Barrier Free Shower? Here Are a Few Tips
There are hundreds of ways that you can remodel a bathroom into a Barrier Free or Roll In shower... well maybe only ONE real way but there are hundreds of products to choose from which can get very confusing. You could be in the position to need a project like this done to your own bathroom or even your folks and running around to multiple distributors can be hassle especially when they're all … [Read more...] about Selecting Tile For Your Barrier Free Shower? Here Are a Few Tips
Walk In Bathtub Marketing: Discrimination at its Finest
Discrimination? What company would do that…? And against who? Well, maybe I shouldn't use such a harsh word like that but it seems that large companies are only marketing this product to Senior Citizen and severely disable individuals but what about the younger crowd? In the last few months, I've watched a handful of commercials on the local TV stations promoting walk in tubs to older folks. … [Read more...] about Walk In Bathtub Marketing: Discrimination at its Finest
