Bathrooms, thoughtfully planned
Everyday Renovations3 min
A New Shower Handle Is Not Always a Simple Outfit Change
The brass handle in your shopping cart may look perfect. The brass valve inside the wall still gets a vote.
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Showers & waterproofing.
Plan an Ontario bathroom around daily use, waterproofing, ventilation, and the right sequence. Compare layouts and details before committing to finishes.
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Bathrooms, thoughtfully planned
Field Guide3 min
Does the Tile Need a Movement Joint at the Doorway?
The same tile can run through two rooms, but the joint detail still matters. Resolve movement, floor heights, and the doorway before setting tiles.
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Everyday Renovations3 min
Why Does That Tile Edge Catch Your Sock?
The tile looked flat in the shop. On the floor, one edge has started introducing itself to your socks. Here is what to check.
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Bathrooms, thoughtfully planned
Project Guide2 min
Can You Tile Over Old Bathroom Tile? Check the Layers
Tiling over existing bathroom tile can save demolition, but only when the old assembly is suitable. Check adhesion, cracks, waterproofing, and finished height.
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Project Guide2 min
Marble or Porcelain in the Shower? Read the Care Guide
A marble-look sample does not reveal the cleaning routine. Compare natural stone and porcelain through the exact material, finish, and products you will use.
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Project Guide2 min
Shower Floor Puddles: When a Squeegee Is Not the Fix
A shower floor that holds a puddle deserves a drainage review. Separate surface droplets from a low spot before accepting a cosmetic repair.
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Project Guide2 min
Shower Flood Test: The Check to Make Before Tile
A water test can reveal shower waterproofing defects before finishes conceal them. Coordinate curing time, the test method, and any inspection with the installer.
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Bathrooms, thoughtfully planned
Project Guide2 min
Shower Glass Fixings: Protect the Waterproofing Below
Glass brackets and tracks must work with the shower waterproofing and support detail. Coordinate fixings before tile, especially at horizontal surfaces.
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Bathroom Remodels3 min
Can You Put a Shower Niche in an Exterior Wall?
The perfect place for the shampoo shelf is also the wall keeping January outside. That deserves a second look.
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Large Tiles in a Small Bathroom: Smart or Awkward?
Fewer grout lines sounds lovely. A thin tile sliver beside the toilet is less lovely.
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Shower Bench or Folding Seat? Leave Room for the Shower.
A bench can turn a roomy shower into a narrow shower with a very handsome shelf.
Weigh the options
Decision Note3 min
Sliding or Hinged Shower Door? Check the Towel Rail.
The shower door clears the toilet on the plan. The towel hanging beside it was not on the plan.
Weigh the options