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Posts from ‘February, 2010’

New Study Reveals Installation Costs Among Leading Types of Shower Surrounds

An independent study conducted by RSMeans Company has determined that the installation of Best Bath Systems one-piece roll-in fiberglass shower surrounds takes significantly less time and money than ceramic tile and fiberglass mud set shower surrounds. RSMeans, a division of Reed Construction Data, is a leading supplier of construction cost and materials pricing information. Developers, [...]

Making a Better Slip Resistant Gel Coat Surface for Showers

Did you know that there is an official industry standard for slipperiness? The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) has developed Standard F462-79 – Consumer Safety Specification for Slip-Resistant Bathing Facilities. They evaluated bathroom surface materials under wet and soapy conditions with a test material that most closely resembled the human foot. A range [...]