i want to add a shower to the bathroom in my basement, is tile that much more expensive than fiberglass?
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3po3 on Apr 14, 2012Tile itself can be found pretty cheap. The big price difference is in the labor. Fiberglass installs are really easy and pretty fool-proof. Tile takes more work and care. Hope that answers your question a little bit.Helpful Reply
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Tracy C on Apr 15, 2012Thanks Steve. I understand. Now I'll be on the hunt for the fiberglass and see what I have to choose from.Helpful Reply
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Designs by BSB on Apr 15, 2012You could save and choose a middle ground option! Purchase an acrylic shower pan and tile the walls :)Helpful Reply
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Tracy C on Apr 15, 2012Thx Becky, I'll look at that option too. Do you know of any websites or stores that I can take a look at the difference?Helpful Reply
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Designs by BSB on Apr 15, 2012Unless you go to a Home Center type store, its not likely you will find both in one place. The acrylic pan would be a Plumbing item.. Kohler, American Standard, Lasco, etc. .. they all sell them. A plumbing distributor would be able to answer quickly which has the best price.. lead time, etc. When installing these? Its advantageous if you make a bed for it .. in other words, a backing. Ive seen a lot of contractors use a bucket of drywall mud. This allows the pan to have a solid backing so it does not feel like it gives when you step in. You would use cement board behind the tile, and if you want to safe guard further you can use a brush on water proof membrane I used the following.. http://www.laticrete.com/architects/products/waterproofing.aspx Depending on the tile/design you choose - all of this could be a DIY type of job if you rented a tile saw.Helpful Reply
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC on Apr 16, 2012You should have a TON of higher end bath design showrooms, tile showrooms or bath contractor showrooms in your market. Also try visiting some higher end open houses in your area first to see what others have done. The pricing difference you will see is mostly about the labor...but somewhat about the tile depending on what you choose.Helpful Reply
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Tracy C on May 04, 2012I decided to go with a shower base called "Florastone" and a sliding semi-frameless doors. I really like the contractor so next I have to go "tile" shopping and get a good bargain. He told me the sq. ft. to get and suggested Moen/Delta for a diverter.Helpful Reply
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