Porcelain, glass, and travertine Kerdi shower remodel in Fort CollinsI recently finished a master bathroom shower remodel in Fort Collins. The existing shower was starting to show signs of some potentially serious problems. Small details such as cracking grout or tile movement are certain signs of water getting into places water should not get.

The homeowners decided to use the same tile to continue the flow of the jetted tub surround and add a few additional elements to the shower such as a glass liner, built-in niches, and frameless glass.

Beneath the tile is a fully waterproofed substrate utilizing the Schluter Kerdi membrane. Kerdi is a thin polyethylene sheet with a bonded fleece which, when properly installed, prevents the problems which led to this particular remodel.

The liner through the shower and into the niches is a mix of glass and travertine tiles. The glass / travertine listello was wrapped into the built-in niches and turned ninety degrees on the back of the niche. This design aspect really makes the niches stand out and draws attention to the flow of the glass through the shower.

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Kerdi Shower remodel in Fort Collins, ColoradoI’ve just completed a full shower remodel in Fort Collins, Colorado. The existing shower had a fiberglass shower basin and white 4 x 4 inch tile. I removed the fiberglass pan and replaced it with a curbless tiled floor utilizing the kerdi membrane and drain with a regular deck mud shower base. The bench across the back of the shower was also rebuilt and two niches were installed in opposite walls. This shower also has two shower heads, one on each end.

The entire shower was built using Schluter’s Kerdi waterproofing membrane. Kerdi is a waterproof polyethylene sheet which, when installed correctly, creates a watertight, mold-free shower.

The tile was grouted with Laticrete’s Spectralock epoxy-based grout. Spectralock is the best epoxy grout currently available and is the only epoxy I will use. Spectralock is a stain-proof, durable alternative to regular portland-based grout.

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Travertine subway tile shower with glass insertsI’ve recently completed a full bathroom remodel in Erie, Colorado. Almost all the tile in the bathroom is travertine.

The shower has 3″ x 6″ travertine tile in a running bond, or ’subway style’ pattern with a 6″ row of glass mosaics through the center. There is a double shelf niche on the back wall and a half-wall, or knee-wall between the shower and tub. The homeowners are installing a frameless glass enclosure around the shower. The shower floor tile is a marble pentagon mosaic tile.

There is a soaking tub surround with the same subway pattern and a row of glass as well.

The floor is 12″ x 12″ travertine tile placed on-point (diagonally) and a Suntouch heating element installed below the floor tile. The heating element is controlled from a thermostat box on the wall similar to a regular home heating thermostat. With it you can essentially control the temperature of your tile or stone floor for those cold mornings.

The entire bathroom was built with Schluter products. The shower is a full Kerdi shower with a regular deck mud base and the Kerdi drain. The Kerdi drain is a highly versatile one-piece drain system used with Kerdi and can also be used with other topical waterproofing membranes. It is available in nearly every metallic finish to match your bathroom fixtures.

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A Pile of Tile

by Roger

I am very happy to introduce to you a fellow by the name of Marc. Marc is the owner and operator of ‘A Pile of Tile’ recently relocated in Denver, CO.
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When choosing tile for your project there are a couple of things you should take into consideration. Noting the following will ensure you have a better understanding of which tile is correct for your particular application and why.
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Here at Tile Art we have decided to shake off the old (vigorously!) and put on a shiny new decade, fresh out of the box. Still has that new decade shine!
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Full Bathroom Remodel in Fort Collins

by Roger

I’ve recently completed a full bathroom remodel in Fort Collins, Colorado. The remodel included a full standing shower, jacuzzi tub, floor, vanity top, and backsplash.
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Ceramic Basement Bathroom

by Roger

I recently completed a small basement bathroom remodel in Loveland, Colorado. The existing shower tile was removed and the walls rebuilt and covered with durock cementious backerboard.
The existing shower floor waterproofing was questionable so rather than tear it completely out and rebuilding the homeowner opted to just have a topical waterproofing applied to the base [...]

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