Category: Bathroom Accessories & Decor
How to Stop Your Shower Curtain from Sucking Inward Every Time
The invisible hand of the Bernoulli effect Stopping a shower curtain from sucking inward requires managing air pressure differentials caused by the Bernoulli effect and convection currents within the stall. When warm water flows, it heats the surrounding air, causing it to rise and create a low-pressure zone. The denser, cooler air outside the shower…
Why Your Bathroom Mirror Is Desilvering from Steam
Why Your Bathroom Mirror Is Desilvering from Steam I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. The homeowner wanted a new luxury vinyl plank installation but the real problem was staring us in the face. Their bathroom mirror was covered in black, jagged…
The Trick to Installing Heavy Grab Bars in a Tiled Shower
The subfloor secret that prevents shower wall failure Installing heavy grab bars requires structural blocking or specialized toggles because ceramic tile and cement board cannot support shear force alone. Relying on the tile surface leads to cracked grout and structural failure under the weight of an adult. Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think…
The Water-Repellent Coating That Keeps Glass Showers Clear
The Water-Repellent Coating That Keeps Glass Showers Clear I once walked into a house where the homeowners had spent thirty thousand dollars on a custom master bathroom. The tile was book-matched marble and the glass was half-inch heavy tempered panels. But three months later, that glass looked like it had been salvaged from a shipwreck.…
The Best Way to Clean a Copper Bathtub
The microscopic truth about copper surfaces Cleaning a copper bathtub requires a deep understanding of metallurgy and the chemical reaction known as oxidation to ensure the metal remains functional. Most people see a copper tub as a luxury centerpiece, but I see it as a 300 pound heat conductor that puts immense pressure on your…