Installed the Shower Hardware While the caulk around the tub did its thing, I moved higher on the shower and installed the shower head, surround for the faucet, and the tub spout. All pieces are finished in brushed nickel, were installed using PTFE tape, and also caulked. A simple curtain...
1. Provide Enough Ventilation in the Shower Room If the shower is always wet, then mold, algae, water stains, and humidity can become a problem. Open the windows after every shower. Install an exhaust fan to reinforce ventilation, especially if the room is located in an area without much ...
Fiberglass is a common material for a shower surround as it's very hard-wearing and durable. However, an older fiberglass shower surround may look newer and more aesthetically appealing with afresh coat of paint. This is also a cheaper alternative to replacing your shower surround outright. Follo...
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Even though most would not argue against keeping a bathroom tidy, many find it one of the trickiest areas of the house to clean: From bathroom walls and shower tile grout to bathtub and shower basin to toilet and beyond. Not only does each area needs cleaning, it also needs proper saniti...
gravity. Sometimes we gain a little height at the fixture to make a drain line work by building a platform onto which the toilet, tub, or shower is installed, allowing it to drain by gravity. You need between 1/8" and 1/4" of slope per foot over the entire run of the plumbing ...
Last week I was asked if I could explain how to install tile on an overhead surface (shower ceiling). Well I’ve done it once so I thought I’d share my experience installing marble tile on a shower ceiling. The first thing that I’d like to share is the importance of a proper su...
Mold Growth on Shower Surround / Tile Showers can fail in 3 ways: supply line, vapor drive or a failure of the shower surround. Supply line issues are relatively uncommon, because they are noticed before major damage can occur. They tend to cause major, catastrophic leaks or none at all....
There is less privacy with this option as there is no shower door to block the view inside. Depending on the size of the shower surround, you may have water leakage as there is no door to hold in water. Cold air comes in through the opening, and the shower does not hold in the ste...
An anal fissure can lead to burning, stinging, or sharp pain during bowel movements. The pain can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours. In severe cases, the pain can cause a spasm of muscles that surround the rectum, which can cause the pain to intensify. ...