Tile Over Solid Surface Shower Walls

There are several alternatives to tile in the shower.

Tile over solid surface shower walls.

Solid surface showers can be installed over existing tile yes our solid surface material can be installed over existing tile in your shower area which is a great way to save on time and budget costs. It s laminate shower panels also called the no tile tile shower. Swanstone is a high performance compression molded solid surface that looks great and lasts a lifetime. Max panel size is 96 7 8 wide by 105 1 8 tall.

However it s not the only option. However there is one shower wall panel which in my opinion gives you the realistic tile or stone look. There are solids small and large particles and veined or swirled patterns to choose from see image 1. Max panel is 4 tiles wide by 13 tiles tall.

Ceramic tile is ceramic tile. Shop by brand. 3 piece solid surface subway tile easy up adhesive alcove shower surround in white 919 00. Unlike grout mildew cannot live on solid surface.

It was just short of 3 x4. Example of veined product called mystera. It s the real thing. Hotel room bath with walls shower flat surfaces made of lg hi macs alpine white.

Mystera solid surface shower walls vanity top and sink in a residential bathroom. Actual tile size not including any grout lines is 7 7 8 x 24 1 8. Save 237 90 21 919 00. Solid surface is superior to tile in a shower in nearly every way.

Corian and solid surface material can be found in virtually any color and hue. The grout that s applied between the tiles to complete the water tight surface is easy to clean and relatively simple to replace when it becomes discolored over time. We recently ripped out the shower original to our 1970 built home. Made of three walls of cultured marble not too unlike today s corian.

The grout lines are 3 16 wide. I ll argue with that. Swanstone is 10 times stronger than other solid surfaces will not crack is heat resistant to 450 walls can handle steamer units and is impervious to damage from common household culprits. Easily match your decor using multiple filters for the best selection by color brand size or price.

Tile is the most popular material for shower walls. Grout attracts mold so it s important to keep it clean and for your bathroom to have decent ventilation to extract excess moisture from the air. We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below. And a glass door for the third wall.

This article sets out 7 viable options other than tile for your shower. Get free shipping on qualified solid surface shower walls surrounds or buy online pick up in store today in the bath department.