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Vintage Bath

The Perfect Bath

Recently, I posted a picture of a bubble gum pink bath. I found another vintage bath image that I thought worth sharing. The conformity of the 41/4″ tile and the contrasting grout was certainly a trend in the 30’s and 40’s. Unlike many baths of the era, this one does not have contrasting trim.

Bath 40
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Insights from Retro Baths

The Perfect Bath

We often find ourselves laughing at retro baths. Additionally, the baths then were very small regardless of the size of the family. Here are a few to consider: A niche in the tub or shower wall keeps all bathing amenities together. Dark grout accentuates a grid and looks great with black accents.

Bath 90
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Details: Grout Color

The Perfect Bath

And, one of the details that can most easily derail a tile installation is the choice of grout color. For some reason, the grout color selection is often left to the last minute. For many years I suggested a nearly matching color grout, especially when installing white tile. One last piece on grout in general.

Grout 97
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Avente Tile Talk: Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation

Tile Talk

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

Grout 130
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My Book: The Perfect Bath

The Perfect Bath

During that time I have sold countless bathrooms, answered what seems like millions of questions, solved many problems, designed any number of iconic products and created a bath style that has endured over the years. Finally, I am thrilled to announce the publication of my book, The Perfect Bath. The bath is from my own home.

Bath 75
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New Designer Baths from Trends Magazine

The Tile Shop

Some great new baths from Trends Magazine: I like the way they used darker grout with the white subway tile for impact: Awesome mosaic shower: Beautiful renovated bath: Check out the mosaic tiled bench in this bath: Cool subway glass shower: Nice and serene: Last but not least:'

Bath 100
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Nostalgia: Retro Baths

The Perfect Bath

Or, bubble gum pink fixtures appropriate for the master suite bath. The tiles, no matter what the color, were 4 x 4 with huge grout joints. The most redeeming feature of the 4 baths was the use of technical tile trim pieces installed to go in, out and around corners, finish walls, and frame inserts.

Bath 98