Bathrooms

Whether you choose them for a framed or frameless shower, glass shower panels around a shower stall provide a sleek, modern look to any bathroom. They can make a room appear larger. Purchase...

A finished basement can greatly increase the livable area of a home at a very reasonable price. These areas are excellent for home theaters, game rooms and play areas. A convenience desirable for...

Your bathroom remodel calls for the shower to be installed where the toilet currently resides. While some alterations will be required, this is far easier than installing the shower stall in an...

The tile in your shower stall, more than anywhere else in the house, has to be installed properly to prevent moisture from seeping into the walls. The process is similar whether you're re-tiling...

Installing Sheetrock takes sweat and labor, but it's not as difficult as it might seem. Tools are typically inexpensive, many can be rented and the construction materials used can be purchased at...

A slide bar allows persons of different height to adjust the elevation of the shower head to a comfortable level. Installing a slide bar requires no specialized tools other then a masonry bit if...

Tiling a shower stall is about more than just making it look good. Shower walls are subjected to more direct moisture than any other wall in the house, and if there isn't a completely waterproof...

Showers can be converted to handicapped showers by the addition of grab bars, a seat or bench, and a detachable shower head/hose. The biggest challenge of this project will be the shower pan...

Remodel your bathroom with a new exciting walk in shower stall in place of the same old bathtub. This article will give the steps necessary to do this remodel with moderate difficulty.

A shower pan is a very small dish-shaped object that forms the floor of your shower unit. Because this pre-cast piece of plastic often resembles something you might find in the kitchen, the name...

Designing a shower stall can be as easy or complex as the end result you are looking for, depending on whether you are looking for an industrial shower or a luxurious steam shower. The basics of...

An older shower stall is typically lined with a lead shower pan underneath the mortar and tile. While this liner was considered innovative for its day, it always fails over time. These days a far...

The two-word phrase: "shower base" describes the basin of a shower stall, used to keep water from spilling out onto the bathroom floor. Shower bases may be made from plastic, fiberglass, tile,...

As of January 26, 1992, The American with Disabilities Act requires that all public restrooms be accessible to people with disabilities. This law applies to new construction, as well as bathrooms...

Sometimes you have to cut the fiberglass shower stall to remove it. Other times, there's a window or other obstruction that you need to cut away from the fiberglass shower stall. Either way,...

When your shower stall gets worn or badly cracked, you will want to replace it. Replacing a shower stall is relatively easy chore. The hardest part will be getting it through doorways. If you can...

The simplest route to making a shower stall (as opposed to a bathtub with a shower) is to put in a one-piece fiberglass shower stall. This starts with building a wooden frame. Erect used lumber...

If you're adding on to your home or building a new home, the 1-piece prefab shower stall is the way to go. It doesn't require putting down a cement bed and it is very easy to maintain. The sturdy...

Installing a prefabricated, one-piece fiberglass shower stall starts with the frame. Construct this using wood beams. The opening width should be no more than 1/16 of an inch than the width of the...

Constructing a shower stall is not difficult. Adding a shower to the bathroom adds to the value of your home and is cost efficient. These instructions are written for individuals with some...

Building a basement shower is a great addition to your home. This can be moderately challenging depending on many factors. This is not a project i would recommend to a novice carpenter

After a house is constructed it is difficult, if not impossible, to get a brand new shower enclosure inside a bathroom door. If you are facing this problem, why not look into installing a 5-piece...

More and more people are moving away from bathtubs and toward showers. That means that some homeowners must install new shower stalls in houses that were not previously equipped with them. Once...

Ceramic tile is one of the most durable products on the market today. With its versatility and style, it can be used in every room of the house. The most common places to see ceramic tile is in...

Many additions to existing structures are done without changing the square footage at all. There have been many additions to rooms by closing in available closet space or an unused corner of the...

A bathroom remodel can be very rewarding in terms of guaranteed return in investments. It can also provide a place where one can relax at the end of a very hectic day. If you have room, such as a...

Positioning a shower stall in a corner can help to optimize the limited space in a small bathroom. With the use of a prefabricated stall and a few plumbing tricks, it is possible to install a...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped create disabled-friendly environments in public places, such as ramps at stadiums and malls and wheelchair-accessible buses. If you own a...

Even small spaces can accommodate smaller versions of regular bathtubs and whirlpool tubs. Modern tub models fit easily into corners and wall spaces previously thought too tight for any type of...

Remodeling a house or finishing a basement usually involves adding a bathroom somewhere. The quickest way to add the functionality of a bathroom is to forgo the usual bathtub and opt for a shower...

Many people replace their shower stalls either because it's out of style or the configuration no longer suits their requirements and a new stall will better fit their lifestyle. A new shower stall...