6 Shower Surround Options for Your Bathroom
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You use your shower every day, and installing a new one costs a chunk of change. You want to choose a shower surround that you'll like the looks of, that will be easy to clean, and that will help you protect your home from costly water damage. Check out
Cultured marble adds a more elegant look, along with the ability to customize your shower. You can have sheets of cultured marble cut to fit the design you want for your shower, whether it's just a basic design, or whether you want to include extra touches such as shower seats. Cultured marble is pricier than fiberglass and requires more labor to install; its selling points are its beauty and versatility.
Tile showers allow you to use more colors and patterns in your shower surround design. There's a bounty of materials to choose from, including tiles made from glass, ceramic, marble, or even metal, and colors that range from muted to bold. Tile showers take more time and labor to install, but there are also labor-saving options such as pre-built tiles that look like intricately-designed mosaics, but are actually one-piece tiles. Installing tiles also means applying grout, which is a consideration when it comes to cleaning your shower.
Acrylic shower surrounds look very similar to fiberglass, but the material is different. Acrylic is a plastic material with a gel-coat covering and, while it is also inexpensive, it often costs a little more than fiberglass. On the other hand, acrylic is less porous than fiberglass, which makes it more resistant to staining and yellowing. Acrylic is also more flexible and crack-resistant than fiberglass, making it a little more durable. Acrylic is easy to clean and care for.
Natural stone, such as marble, granite, or travertine, is a beautiful option for your shower surround. The luster, coloring and marbling of natural stone is lovely to look at, and natural stone can also be a boost to your home's resale value.
Glass is a popular material for showers. You can build your shower pan from fiberglass, acrylic or tile, and then add glass doors or even build walls around your shower using glass blocks. Glass blocks give you tremendous flexibility to make your
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Published February 3rd, 2016 2:52 PM
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