Journal of Light Construction: Shower

Itís Raining Music

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:22:22 EST

The Moxie Showerhead produces a combination of water and sound

Thumb-Operated Shower

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:03:49 EST

Moen's Twist handheld shower allows users to change spray patterns with one hand

Rotating Shower

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:56:16 EST

The FlipSide showerhead rotates to deliver four different sprays

KBIS Kitchen and Bath Show Roundup

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:33:00 EST

A roundup of problem-solving products from the national Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

Simplified Rough-In

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:00:19 EST

The new GrohFlex universal valve system uses a one-size-fits-all rough-in box to serve a wide variety of tub and shower fixtures.

Grab Bar and Toilet Paper Holder All in One

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:04:22 EST

Curved design is easy to look at and easy to install.

Remodeling for Accessibility

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:06:37 EST

Recently my Chicago-based construction company renovated a second-floor apartment in a 19-story building to make it more user-friendly for disabled and elderly residents.

Q&A: Hot-Mopping Health Risks

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:46:04 EST

Q: I received the new JLC book "Tiling for Contractors," by Michael Byrne, and was dismayed to see that there is no section that addresses hot-mop shower pans, including framing, backing, and pan installation. Why not?

Stylin' Slider

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:01:48 EST

The Skyline Series Enclosure features 3/8-inch-thick glass, recessed finger pulls, and - best of all - no metal surroundings.

From Toilets to Tile

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:02:01 EST

Fireclay Tile's Debris Series Recycled Tile is made from 70 percent recycled matter, most of it porcelain bathroom fixtures that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill, the company says.

Custom Shower Control

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:02:05 EST

Moen’s ioDigital vertical spa features a 7-inch-diameter rainshower, four body sprays, and an electronic control pad that allows up to four users to preset their preferred water temperature, flow rate, and spray pattern.

Shower Heat Exchanger Can Save Energy

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:33:35 EST

Captures thermal energy from wastewater to preheat incoming cold supply.

Water-Saving, Clog-Resistant Showerhead

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:59:22 EST

Air-injection technology enables luxurious spray.

Installing a ProBase Shower Pan

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:44:08 EST

An experienced tile setter takes a close look at a new way of installing a shower pan.

Flipside Hand Shower

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:57:17 EST

Kohler’s Flipside hand shower offers four distinct spray patterns that are selected by simply pivoting the head into position; each spray uses a separate nozzle.

Stall Saw Shower Countersink Adapter

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:03:39 EST

Mud-pan shower bases for tile require the drain to be flush with the subfloor.

Trowel-Applied Membranes

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:57:46 EST

Q: Are the new trowel-applied membranes used for waterproofing showers as good as sheet membranes? Are some better than others?

Mud-Bed Showers

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:16:33 EST

Floated mortar walls provide a flat, plumb setting bed over irregular wall framing.

Building Zero-Step Entries

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:14:26 EST

Universal access should begin at the front door.

On the Job

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:11:26 EST

Custom shower niches; working inside the bubble