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Q: Ed, we read your column about tile shower stalls and how a prebuilt Fiberglas base will make the job easier by eliminating the need to install a tile shower pan. This sounds like the best move ...
Custom-tile showers often take a week or more, even in the hands of a skilled pro. Prefabricated showers are much cheaper than tiled shower stalls, often by hundreds of dollars. The average cost ...
Solid strength is the biggest advantage with a cast iron shower base. With this style, you can tile the walls or install solid surface walls to create a stall for the ages. Custom tile base with ...
Dear Brian: When planning such a shower stall, the good news is “custom” means how you want it. So you can make the job as simple or as complicated as you like. First, I suggest checking local ...
Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you ...
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16 Types of Showers for Your Bathroom
The practice of showering is as old as waterfalls, though people without a natural cascade near their home have relied on other types of showers throughout the ages. Historically, showers have ranged ...
A: Tile shower stalls can be tricky ... a thick layer of mortar with a drain setup, floor tiles and a custom-made seat. Since you want to do the job yourself, I understand your concern and ...
Q: Ed, I’m remodeling my master bathroom complete with a new tile shower stall ... and a side wall of the shower stall is also transparent. These enclosures can be custom-made by professionals ...