Tile vs solid surface for shower curb
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Cultured Marble vs onyx collection vs solid surface shower pan
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 MoreTile vs Stone for shower pan curb
Comments (9)Thanks all for the replies. I hadn't really thought about the issue of flatness for the shower door. Our current door (and we're intending to reuse for the new shower) is a metal framed slider, but we've talked about the possibility of putting in a frameless door in the future, so maybe it does make sense to go with the solid stone piece. Now to find something that goes with the existing tile, and the new tile that we've picked out. It's always something!...See MoreSolid surface shower with accent tile
Comments (21)sheepdog55, I think they do make them now at a 96 inch height. I think at the time we ordered, there was a major delay in manufacturing or something. We looked at a few different Swanstone vendors and could only get the 72 inch height in the specified color and size. You might have luck finding the taller height now. I absolutely understand what you are saying about minimizing vs. eliminating grout lines. As you can see, we have quite a few grout lines in our accent tile. However, our old shower was the same height as where the Swanstone hits so we figure the accent tile isn't really a big gamble in water damage, especially considering the waterproofing measures we took. It sounds like your idea would be lovely!...See MoreSolid surface shower pan or tiled?
Comments (35)My shower is an odd size and the company made a custom pan with the cultured marble material. It's a textured matte white, so doesn't look like the typical vanity material with the wisps of color and a shiny surface. Of course, a pan's practicality decreases when the area is huge and you have to get it into position! I don't understand why zero entry wouldn't work. You need about 4 feet for the drain slope, anyway. Another foot will allow for a more gradual height change and a configuration allowing wheelchair access. I wish I had the room to plan for age/injury limitations. Take a look at Elphaba's bathroom/shower. Tiled pan, large 5x5 shower, no door. I've always loved Mydreamhome's 4x8 curbed shower, scroll for her pics....See MoreKami A.
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