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• Medicine Cabinet

  A shallow mirrored cabinet, surface-mounted or recessed into the wall between studs, for small-item storage at the sink.

• Linen Cabinet / Closet

  Tall storage for towels and supplies, built-in or a small closet. High on bath wish lists; fitting one in is often a layout constraint.

• Mortar Bed

  A sloped cement base packed by hand to form a custom tiled shower floor or to set tile on a solid bed. The traditional method beneath cus…

• Linear Drain

  A long trough drain placed at a wall, allowing a single-direction floor slope and large-format tile. Enables curbless designs; costs more…

• Mosaic Tile

  Small tiles mesh-mounted in sheets, used on shower floors (more grout lines aid slope and slip resistance) and as accents.

• Layout-in-Place (Bath)

  A full bath remodel that keeps the toilet, tub/shower, and sink in their existing locations. Far cheaper than relocating fixtures because…

• Niche Tiling

  The detailed tile and waterproofing work to finish a recessed shower shelf — small cuts, a sloped sill, and a continuous membrane to keep…

• Large-Format Tile

  Tile with any side over ~15 in. Fewer grout lines for a clean look, but demands a very flat substrate and works best with a linear/single…