In this edition of “What’s Under Foot,” the Carpet Network Spotlight falls on Mark Priewe, Carpet Network in Green Bay who is doing his part to keep his clients safe.
Mark Priewe
No room poses a bigger threat to safety than the bathroom. Slip and fall accidents when entering and exiting the bathtub contributes to nearly 25% of hospital admissions for people age 65 and older and the most common result is a hip fracture.
Mark Priewe, representing Carpet Network in the Green Bay, WI area is doing his part to help prevent accidents for his customers. Mark has assisted many of his clients with the design of beautiful custom shower replacements for their bathtubs. Mark’s expertise at suggesting long term solutions keeps people in their homes enjoying peace of mind without sacrificing their desire for a beautifully custom tile designed bathroom. The clients whose rooms are spotlighted below, were concerned about their future, one by preparing for possible physical limitations and the other as a result of dual hip replacements.
Not only is Mark interested in providing an aesthetically pleasing solution, he ensures that the craftsmanship is long lasting and hygienic by using the Schluter-Shower System, a complete waterproofing system for maintenance-free tiled showers. This system helps ensure success by eliminating the risk of failures due to vapor and/or water penetration.
From these room scenes, you can readily see that porcelain tile can be adapted to suit any décor, whether it be a traditional art deco design 
or something with warm neutral texture and accents. These examples are of modest sized bath spaces but by featuring a shower, the space is visually enlarged.
Notice the attention paid to the slightest detail, such as the octagon shaped tile accenting the arch above the shower and the use of the striking black tile to draw the eye to the step up and the shower seat as well as to highlight focal points.
With the beige tile Mark used a variety of shapes and directions to create interest as well as a terrific insert tile for the border. The use of the diagonal orientation of the tile on the floor visually opens up the space giving the impression that the room is larger. By carrying the wall tile to the ceiling, the room is not only easy to clean, but does not need any addition ornamentation. It has a clean, crisp, contemporary look that is now safe and functional.
Here is a quote from the happy homeowner:
“As we age, (and we all do), our bodies start to fall apart. I have a double hip transplant which was making it quite difficult to get in and out of the tub. You and your crew have now made my life so much easier with my new walk in shower.
My bathroom is the talk of the neighborhood. It is truly gorgeous.” J. - Green Bay
To contact Mark Priewe, call 920-434-3401.
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