Tile Shower Alternatives
mrenadette
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Comments (5)Hi arlinek - I agree w/ your point and that is exactly why we are choosing a curtain and rod. We don't usually close the shower curtain (we have the same in our other bathroom tub/shower combo. We don't keep a lot of cluttery stuff in the shower so it will just be a pretty open, clean looking space. Although I do like the look of a frameless shower door, even that would close in our space. Our bathroom is TINY (two people can't be in there at once). Thanks for your thoughts - I agree! Hi Susan - That is exactly the kind of ideas I am looking for. Any chance I could ask you to post a photo when you have the chance? I would love to see the stainless and pebbles together. I think I would really like that. Thanks so much!...See MoreAlternative to spa blue glass tiles for shower
Comments (6)Important - glass tile is not created equally. You MUST use the manufacturers recommended setting material. If the glass has a paper backing for color the alkali in the thinset could deteriorate it. Results are very ugly. Takes a while before it shows up. Just because the bag states glass tile mortar does not mean it applies to all. Some glass requires use of mastic therefore it can't be used in a shower. Some allow the use of epoxy grouts & adhesives others do not. Some recommend waterproofing/crack isolation membranes some no. You may not be able to use whatever tile you want. Do the research as I'm sure others have done :) Unfortunately the majority of installers won't. Do not let the manufacturer tell you to follow TCNA guidelines as they specifically state to check with manufacturer. The preceding was a consumer alert:)...See MoreTile alternatives for large shower
Comments (4)We have the same problem. When we first did a total home renovation 17 years ago, we had an acrylic shower stall put in our MB. Even though we have multiple water filtration systems and softener tanks the shower was a mess from the rust. Ripped that out and installed a tile shower. The first shower that was installed I did with a large dark lower tile, border, then a large light tile above the border (epoxy grout). NO problems with rust stains. Any plastic material (such as our acrylic shower) that gets stained from rust will be impossible to get out over time. You can use rust remover but that will ruin the finish on the plastic (acrylic, Swanstone) eventually. Best solution no matter what material you choose is to squeegee and then dry the shower after with a towel. It's a pain in the rear, yes. I also learned to wipe down our very expensive glass shower doors-our water is soft from the water softener so it caused etching in the glass (permanent). I should also add that I clean the shower once a week....See MoreSize of shower floor tile, and alternatives to mosaic/river rock?
Comments (2)Option to consider. I commonly fabricate tiles the same size as the drain grate for a clean finish. You can't get a better match than being cut from the same large format tile....See Moretinycastles
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