We had new granite installed over the weekend. Because the laminate that was previously installed is thicker than the granite, there is now a gap of about 1/4" between the new granite and the pre-existing backsplash. (I know, the installer should've done something about it, but it's too late for that now :) ) I've decided to take bullnose travertine tiles that are already being used as a border on the top and sides of the backsplash; for a bottom border to hide the gap. I've laid it all out & cut the tiles lengthwise to minimize the thickness but the one thing I'm unsure of is what type of bonding agent to use? These bullnose tiles are going to overlap on the existing backsplash a little bit, so I need something that will bond to the marble as well as the travertine bullnose. Should I use standard thinset? Or would some sort of PL adhesive (i.e. Loctite) suffice? Thanks,

We are getting a master bath remodel. Mostly its installing a new larger shower. The contractor we chose wants to use a cast iron shower pan. I really did not want a tile shower floor. I don't like to clean the grout and since I'm replacing a leaky shower, I want to be SURE I don't have leaks. I was expecting a nice heavy duty solid surface pan. My question is what is the best material given my situation? I'm concerned cast iron, I'm assuming enamel coated, will be like a kitchen sink. Nice and heavy, but subject to chips, scratches and stains. Another contractor showed me the Onyx Collection shower pan which seemed pretty nice. Any suggestions here?