Getting a custom glass block shower and base to work together used to be a difficult. Since the block units cannot be cut the base needs to be designed with the finished walls in mind ? requiring multiple contracting trades, an owner, and a glass block installation specialist to get on the same page early in the construction process. The reality ? this coordination process has often failed.
Columbus Glass Block, a nationwide supplier and regional block installation specialist has introduced a line of one piece ready for tile extruded polystyrene glass block shower bases that make a successful custom installation a reality. This shower base is 100% waterproof, can install in 30 minutes or less, is designed to fit a customer?s specific drain location, and matches the base and the glass block walls together.
An extruded polystyrene base is often used to replace a mud set pan base that was traditionally done by the tile setting trade. Mortared mud set pan bases, while cheap to install initially, can create challenges in the long run if the hand crafted mortar work is not completed right (for example they can sometimes crack or not be sloped properly).
This new polystyrene unit is shipped in piece and is pre-sloped with customer defined drain location. The shape, design, and size of the glass block walls are virtually limitless (the system can accommodate straight, curved or radius glass block walls). You can even design rounded exterior walls with this base.
These shower bases can be made to fit small or larger areas and usually weigh from 25 to 45 pounds ? making them easier to get into a remodeled space and to install. If a customer has a need for a roll in or walk in shower design there are barrier free ramp entries available. These bases are made of extruded polystyrene which makes them 100% waterproof and are easy to install by spreading out some modified latex thin set, placing a bead of silicone around the drain body, and then installing the pre-designed and pre-sloped pan.
Glass block shower walls can be prefabricated with a vinyl stack system and made into manageable sections (most sections are 16? t 24? high) to ease the installation process. The assemblies are siliconed together, anchored to the adjoining walls, and field grouted. Block option include the use of shaped glass blocks (for angles, curves, and finished end block and step down units and also colored, frosted and etched glass blocks to make a one of a kind design possible.
Mike Foti, President of Columbus Glass Block says, ?This new custom shower base makes it possible to ship custom glass block shower walls we know will fit with the base. There have been too many times in the past where a mortared base was built without first thinking through the design, size and shape of the glass block wall ? leading to a lot of customer and contractor frustration alike. This system truly provides an integrated custom glass block shower and base solution to ensure getting the project done right the first time.?
Columbus Glass Block can be contracted for custom glass block shower and base installations, or can supply pre-made glass block shower wall panels and an extruded polystyrene shower base that are shipped nationwide.
For additional information on how to design, order and install a custom glass block shower and base contact Mike Foti or visit:
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About Columbus Glass Block & The Bath Doctor:
Columbus Glass Block is a nationwide supplier and installer of glass block shower wall and base products. They also offer specialty lines of colored, frosted and etched glass blocks. Mike Foti, President of Columbus Glass Block, has written over 35 articles on glass blocks and is available via phone at 216-310-1074 or email for interviews.
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