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In this guide, I'm going to walk through exactly how I approach shower waterproofing; from the underlying principles, to the different systems (sheet membranes, liquid membranes, foam board systems, and traditional approaches), to where installs most commonly fail in the real world.

Learning how to tile a shower is not as complicated as most people think, but the installation quality depends heavily on layout planning and proper installation technique. In this guide, I'll walk you through the professional methods I use to install shower wall tile, shower floor tile, niches, corners, and movement joints while avoiding the most common shower tile installation mistakes.

Choosing the right cement backer board for shower walls is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a shower remodel. In this guide, I'll give you the straight goods on cement board for shower walls. I’ll break down the four main types of shower tile backer boards — cement board, fiber cement board, glass mat board, and foam backer board, and explain how they actually perform in real showers.

In this post, I’ll provide step by step instructions on installing shower shelf on already tiled wall. Specifically, the rb3 Stainless Steel Corner Shower Shelf. This one is super easy. No demo and no special skills or tools required… just a quick, budget shower improvement idea for a bunch more storage, and a cool new look.

How to mix thinset is not rocket science, but it's important to get the right mix if you want your tiles to stick firmly in place for now, and for years to come. I'm Steve Gehrmann with Redblock Industries. I've been remodeling bathrooms, and installing tile for 15+ years, so I know a fair bit about how to mix thinset mortar. When you mix your mortar the right way, it will stick well, spread well, and cure well, which is exactly what you want.

If you want to upgrade your bathroom, it's always a good idea to prepare a budget. This is true if you're planning a bathroom remodel for a guest bathroom or primary bathroom. Knowing your costs is one of the most important first steps to determining a realistic bathroom remodel cost breakdown. In this guide, you'll find out the average costs of a bathroom remodel, the actual cost of materials and labor for a bath remodel I completed recently, and other useful tips and strategies.

Starting a bathroom remodeling project can be exciting but can also be overwhelming without a good plan. So, I decided to write this post to help you navigate this process. I’ll go over the most important things you need to do to prepare for a complete bathroom remodel. Whether you’re planning a full or partial remodel, I think this post will provide you with all that you need to prepare for this often-intimidating process.

Contrary to what you may think, any diy remodeler can build their own diy walk in shower just like the one I completed recently. This project utilizes a Wedi prefab shower tray, and Wedi Building Panels as tile backer, which makes it rock-solid, yet relatively easy to build. You can complete the job with confidence and save a bunch of money, just by following the detailed instructions in this post.

Converting a tub to a shower is not super complicated, but there are good ways and bad ways to approach this type of project. I will show you the best way to convert your tub into the walk in shower of your dreams, while also saving you money, and a lot of headaches along the way.

In this post I’ll show you how to find the best shower niche sizes for your shower remodel project. I’ll go over the dimensions of all the popular prefab / preformed niche products, and tell you what you need to know to make an informed decision. I’ll also provide you with a handy list of the most popular Prefab Tile Ready, and Prefab Finished shower niches available from the biggest manufacturers.

If you’re looking to improve your shower storage and you only planning a small-scale shower remodel, you should consider installing a corner shelf to keep your shower essentials within easy reach, and your shelf out of the way. In this post, I’ll go over my favorite corner shelf for shower, and a few others I’ve recently installed as a bathroom remodeling contractor.

In this post I, Steve from Redblock (Steve's Bio), will be using my extensive knowledge and experience in bathroom remodeling to give you the whole story about the shower waterproof membrane, why it's important, and which waterproofing systems I think are the best.

In this post you’re going to learn my key strategies to deal with the biggest problems / issues that you’ll run into during your DIY shower remodel project. This wealth of actionable info about shower installation problems (and solutions) comes from my 20 years of bathroom remodelling experience.

If you want to find out all about tile edge trim, you’ve come to the right place! This is Steve with Redblock (Steve's Bio). In this post I will be providing you with an assortment of tile edging options and some helpful installation strategies. I'll also go over a real life installation example to show you how it’s done by a professional.

In this post we'll discuss which is the best tile for shower walls. Are ceramic tile shower walls better than porcelain tile shower walls? And what about natural stone? In this post we’ll discuss the differences between the three main types of shower wall tiles, and which is the best tile to use in your project.

Are you looking for some detailed actionable advice from a remodeling expert about removing tile from a bathroom wall and demoing your entire shower? If so, you won’t be disappointed. This post will help you through the entire demo process… step by step. Everything from removing tile from a bathroom wall, to dust control, the right power tools, and safety equipment.

This Guide thoroughly explores the question "What is a Shower Recess", by providing you with all the resources you might need for your important shower recess decisions. I'll go over the different types or recesses (niches), the pros and cons of each, and some installation issues you should be aware of.

In this post I’m going to show you how to build a shower niche. But not just any niche – Your own custom, floor to ceiling, 11 inch (after tiling) vertical shower niche using Wedi building panels, finished with composite marble tiles and stainless steel shelves.

It’s truly frightening how many shower niche problems can happen in a typical shower remodel, especially if your contractor is building you a custom niche. But even if you're planning to go the much safer route and install a prefab tile ready niche or finished niche, you still must adhere to a few simple rules and procedures.

Are you remodeling your bathroom and looking for shower storage that you're not constantly bumping into? Then a tiled shower niche with an attractive niche shower shelf might be the perfect solution for you.

Waterproofing shower walls and shower pans is a critical step in every shower remodel. In this post, I'll go over the 7 biggest mistakes to avoid when waterproofing shower walls and pans. And at the end of each section, I'll give you a quick solution based on industry best practices, and/or a workaround to avoid the mistake.

If you need help with shower organization, you’re going to love this hanging shower caddy post. I’m Steve, a remodeling contractor with SKG Renovations (Steve’s Bio). I have written a few posts for Redblock about shelf options for the shower, but not so much on the more budget hanging shower caddy options available out there.

Looking for shower niche design ideas but you’re confused about the many options available? This is Steve here again to inform and inspire you with an abundance of shower niche design ideas. In this post I will explore the advantages and disadvantages of the five main types of shower niche designs in terms of their beauty and practicality.

This post will show you the best shower niche height as well as the best shower niche placement horizontally on the shower wall. You will learn about what you need to consider when making your decision and what mysteries might be in the wall to restrict your choices for the perfect shower niche location.