How to build a metal tub shower surround?

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What is the best type of metal to do a tub shower surround?

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Mogie on Apr 28, 2019

Maybe you could get some ideas from this.
https://www.pinterest.com/lisaklaws/tin-shower-walls/?lp=true

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Lynn Sorrell on Apr 29, 2019

guess that depends on your budget---stainless steel,copper. The extra corrosion resistance of Galvalume (corrugated metal)means that scratches, bends, or cut edges won’t rust so quickly, and it also makes a better choice in rainy climates and in salt air.Any galvanized/corrugated metals should not be used because they cannot be properly sealed and will rust,unless it's an outdoor shower/tub,the extra air flow will reduce rusting time.

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- Ramona Graves Sprenkle on Apr 29, 2019
  
  Very helpful, thanks so much.
  
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- Ramona Graves Sprenkle on Apr 29, 2019
  
  A very generous neighbor gave us some metal siding I guess it is to do our tub/shower surround but it is off white and I want the silver look. I feel so stupid asking him exactly what type of metal it is but I do know that it is not vinyl. I'm guessing I could paint it silver? Any thoughts? The panels are about 10 ft long but only around 24 wide...
  
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- Lynn Sorrell on Apr 29, 2019
  
  just ask them.......knowledge is power;maybe you could use silver paint that is used on galvanized chain link fences just depends what is on it(white?) if it will stick after constantly getting wet;did he paint it already? Go on Ramona ask them some questions heck maybe they will even help put it in......
  
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Ramona Graves Sprenkle on Apr 30, 2019

Thanks Lynn. I'm so ready to get started...

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