Oddly enough, there’s really nothing in your shower that’s naturally waterproof. Not the grout, not the cement backing, not the sealers, backer board, or the tile; nothing. Sure, some types of tile, sealers, etc. may fend off a little more moisture than others, but they all fall to the power of H2O eventually. Here’s the really dangerous thing about all of these materials though: they don’t show their wounds. Without waterproofing your shower may last only a short time, but i

We've talked about floors, now let's conquer showers! A nice, hot shower is like a bookend for your day. Whether you have one at the beginning of your day or at the end, it adds some stability for your peace of mind. It can wake you up when you're sleepy, soothe you when you're not, and wash away the any stress you've been carrying on your shoulders. So our question is, why do people settle for crumbling, mildew-infested walls and tubs in this household sanctuary? Is it becau

This one is for all of the first-time DIY shower installers out there! Did you know that the majority of materials contractors use to install a shower are not waterproof? It's true. When attempting to install a new shower you have to carefully consider how you want to go about waterproofing or you might end up with a big mess. Even worse, you could find yourself having to go back and fix water damage in your walls and floors later. Any money you might have saved by doing the

Who doesn't want their bathroom to feel like a five-star spa when they come home after a stressful day? It's not just a "water closet" to take care of your daily necessities; it's your own personal paradise. So, in an effort to spruce up your bathroom, you decorate and organize and feng shui the area until it's perfect. The problem is that many modern touches made for your shower specifically are made with metal or steel. They sparkle and add an elegant touch to your organiza

It was a dark and stormy night, and there I was, stepping into the otherworldly cloud of steam that was filling my bathroom. My intention was to wash away the stresses of a particularly taxing day with a hot shower, but as soon as I shut the door to my balmy enclosure I felt something was amiss. Not even the scalding water could calm the chill that was making its way up my spine. Slowly, very slowly, I looked over my shoulder to find I wasn't alone. There, staring back at me

Is it really Thursday already? How time does fly when you’re installing floors! Guess that means it’s time for some tips. Since custom showers have been on our minds this week (click here to see Tuesday’s blog for some info on our favorite type of shower), we’re going to address waterproofing. More specifically, what you need to consider when you’re ready to go about waterproofing your new shower. As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs (check it out here!), waterproofing is a

Oddly enough, there’s really nothing in your shower that’s naturally waterproof. Not the grout, not the cement backing, not the sealers, backer board, or the tile; nothing. Sure, some types of tile, sealers, etc. may fend off a little more moisture than others, but they all fall to the power of H2O eventually. Here’s the really dangerous thing about all of these materials though: they don’t show their wounds. Without waterproofing your shower may last only a short time, but i