One of the best ways to get a custom shower base without paying the custom shower base price is by opting for a tiled shower floor. A tile floor is not only more visually appealing than an acrylic one, it is also much cheaper than a stone or stone resin model. One of the first determinations you need to make once you have decide on a tiled shower base is what type of shower base pan you will use.
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Shower Base Pans
March 25th, 2010Neo Angle Shower Bases
March 24th, 2010While corner showers have been on the market for some time now, they are slowly making a very strong comeback as a common feature in many homes. While consumers originally leaned towards a corner shower to make up for a lack of space in the bathroom, more homeowners are beginning to use them as secondary units in master bathrooms that allow for two people to utilize the bathroom at once. Simple enough in their design, a corner shower consists of a shower base, a stall, and either a rod and shower curtain or a shower enclosure and door. The two most common shapes on the market have been square and rectangular for some time, but the demand for the neo angle shower base is rising as more consumers discover the benefits of this innovative design.
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Tile Shower Bases
March 23rd, 2010If you have decided to install a stand alone shower unit in your bathroom, chances are you are looking for the perfect shower base. One of the most vital components of the shower unit, the shower base has to be long lasting as durable while also being visually appealing. If you are looking for a one of a kind piece but don’t want to pay the increased cost associated with custom bases, a tile shower base may be the perfect choice.
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Acrylic Shower Bases
March 21st, 2010The key to manufacturing the ideal shower base is to find a material that is not only durable, but visually attractive as well. A long lasting product typically won’t sell very well if it is unattractive. Likewise, a beautiful product is somewhat pointless is it won’t hold up to normal wear and use. Acrylic, in its various forms, has been used to creates shower bases since they began to be manufactured on a large scale. The exact composition of the acrylic shower base over the years, however, has changed significantly to suit consumer demands and durability concerns.
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Fiberglass Shower Bases
March 16th, 2010One of the most common material used in shower base construction is fiberglass. Noted for its durability and frequent use in water environments, it is an ideal material to use when making a base for a shower floor that will prevent water from soaking through to the sub-flooring beneath. A fiberglass shower base is also extremely affordable and simple to install, perfect for homeowners who prefer to do their own remodeling projects.
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Shower Base Installation
March 16th, 2010One of the most costly rooms in a home to remodel or renovate that a homeowner can take on is a bathroom. With a little research and a few tools, however, it is also the one room that contains several tasks that are fairly straightforward enough to accomplish on your own. One of these tasks is repairing or renovating a corner shower. Depending on which type of shower base you have chosen, the shower project can often be done with minimal effort, eliminating the need to pay a professional installer. The most difficult aspect of the project is the shower base installation, but once that has been accomplished, the remaining shower components are fairly easy to replace.
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Corner Shower Bases
March 15th, 2010The primary component of a corner shower unit that determines its shape and size is the shower base. Made from a variety of materials, a corner shower base is the building block needed to provide form and substance to your shower unit.
Corner Shower Base Shapes
Corner showers can be formed in a wide array of shapes to suit the space requirements of the bathroom as well as the consumers personal preferences. Square and rectangular units are the most common, but more unique shapes are beginning to gain in popularity. If the space in the bathroom is extremely limited, a triangular base can also be utilized. For consumers seeking a more unique design, a quadrant shower tray could be an option, with two long sides flush against the wall, two small side panels, and one long front panel. Shower enclosures can also be found with curved front panels, creating a more flowing effect in the bathroom. Aside from standard shapes available on the market, shower bases can be custom made in any shape possible, with as many sides as the consumer wishes.
Shower Bases
March 15th, 2010With the growing market for do it yourself home improvement projects, more and more homeowners are educating themselves on the various tasks in their home that can be completed with just a few tools, a little know how, and a bit of time and labor. These types of projects not only save money on installation costs, they also tend to make future repairs and maintenance easier since the homeowner already knows exactly how each component of the item is assembled. One of the primary rooms that do it yourself enthusiasts tackle most often is the bathroom. Aside from simple plumbing repairs, when it comes to full installations, one of the easier projects to take on involves adding a stand alone shower in addition to a bathtub or on its own during a bathroom remodel or add on. If you have decided to tackle this task on your own, the key to mastering the art of shower installation is knowing the individual parts that are required to install a new shower. The most important of these parts, and the one you should familiarize yourself with the most, is the shower base.
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