How can I paint/decorate a shower surround?

You can paint fiberglass shower surrounds. Here's a link:

https://www.hunker.com/13416956/how-to-paint-over-a-fiberglass-shower-surround

You can order shower surrounds in different colors/patterns. A marble look is one option. Or consider just a shower pan and then tile on the walls.

If you are getting a new shower surround anyway I wouldn't bother with painting it. I would just save up and order one that I like. You don't want to be bothering with putting work into something that is brand new only to have the paint chip over time. If it is old and you have painted it that is one thing.... but brand new...no! If you are worried the bathroom will look too plain, liven up the bathroom with colors/patterns from the shower curtain, towels, accessories, bath mat, wall art. etc.

These ideas may be useful https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/fibreglass-shower-surround-5-bathroom-update-ideas/

Hi there,

You might be able to use Contact on it if you don't have any choice in the matter...........Otherwise choose one you do like.

Here's a post that might help - https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/fibreglass-shower-surround-5-bathroom-update-ideas/

Laura: I agree with K Rupp... enjoy the newness! ...you can change up things with new towels or other accessories.

Hi Laura,

I was going to write exactly what K Rupp wrote. We have a shower surround that is around 30 years old and it still looks like new! There are no marks on it and it still shines - even after going through three teenager's daily showers! If you paint it the paint could chip over time and you'd have to start fresh. If it hasn't arrived yet, I'd suggest that you cancel that one and order one that you really like. If it's too late to do that, I'd just put up a pretty shower curtain and keep it closed. A shower surround that is easy to clean and stays looking like new is worth a little boredom in one spot to me. :) Wishing you the best.

Re: John's comment:

No, do not put Contact (paper) on it! When you are fighting with trying to remove the huge mess that will result, you will then regret your decision.

Hi Lauraren04, you can pick up a tile painting kit, it will give you some color, ensure you follow directions exactly. I have attached a link to how to use a kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9m1kBzOjhI

Just know it's a short term thing. Over time, it will peel.