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Comments (78)Lenore, who is installing the granite slab shower? Start there and make your priority be hiring a VERY experienced tile professional - one you have vetted carefully to insure that their qualifications meet your design requirements and product selections. Stone slab installations are not for the B team, and especially in a wet area. Can it be done? Yes, depending upon the structure over which a solid surface stone is installed and the methods used. We install solid surface shower walls regularly, but from an empty cavity which we build to meet all specific design and installation specifications, including the pan. A solid stone slab cannot be supported by the pan (it is not meant to support a slab wall). A slab wall is pinned and tied so it is self supported, not supported by a pan. This is a very complex installation. A LOT to consider. As one example, the thickness of your slab? 2cm. 3cm? (effects the weight load on the space). And I could go on. After you have carefully vetted the qualified tile contractor, have this conversation with them. If you question or want to clarify their recommendations, check back or seek professional advice from other qualified sources. Please consult with a professional onsite. Good luck with your project....See Moreadvice/opinions on solid surface shower pan
Comments (6)We have the krbs pan, but opted for corian rather than the acrylic. It has only been installed a year but so far no issues. I think the adhesives they use will last as long as the material itself. It looks fantastic - not like a shower base at all but like a floor. I don't have any great pics but here is one before the tile was grouted and base was cleaned up: and here is a partial after the shower was done: I bought the corian bench top and niche shelf from them too, it was only like $60 - a fraction of the cost of stone....See More? about solid surface shower floor pan
Comments (0)Hi everyone, Does anyone know, can you put a free standing, removable teak bench on top of a solid surface floor pan? It is on a concrete slab, if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance!! Rita...See MoreSeeking Input on Solid Surface Shower Pans
Comments (7)You probably have made your decision by now. I recently had a horrible experience with customshowerbases.com. Their custom service was excellent until we fully paid for the order. Everything went downhill from that point. (1) Promised two weeks manufacturing, but it took FIVE weeks to get to us. No one updated us any of the delay in the meantime, until I called. I am pregnant and due in a couple of weeks, such delays are not acceptable! (2) Arrived product is flawed with extremely low flange height than indicated on their website and even lower than indicated on our custom drawing. This is a big deal, as any flange height lower than the threshold will cause water leak....they are supposed to be experts in this realm, oh well… (3) Base outside dimension is off by 1/4", more than their promised 1/8" tolerance. This is also a deal breaker, as this creates larger gaps around the base and our existing tile floor! (4) Arrived with minor chips on the corner, which is not a big deal. With all the issues, they refused to send me a new one. If anyone is considering this company for any of their products, you know what to do.......See Moreweedyacres
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