I’m remodeling a very small bath with a built in shower, I’m saying the unit was very seldom used because it was surfaced with plastic tile. Because of the unusual size and shape I’m looking for a sheet product to use for the surround, and ceiling area of this unit. I’ve never used “SSV”, too much bs (I’m a sole Proprietor) involved in trying to get certified to purchase it! Could use ceramic tile, but don’t want the expense. I’m open to suggestions.
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Maybe you get one of those several piece units and customize it to fit.
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Cultured marble fits the bill nicely.
I've done some real nice showers and tub surrounds with cultured marble. Itis easy to work with, very nice looking, and has amazing longevity. It is also very easy to maintain and seal at the seams.
Lots of folks here at BT use this product.
James DuHamel
"The Power Zone" http://www.thepowerzone.org
James,
How about some more info on that cultured marble, sheet sizes, thickness, backup material & prep work, and of course approximate square ft. cost. Thanks for your time!
there are some pretty decent plastic shower surrounds that are simple to install and inexpensive. Goes from about eighty bucks to several hundred depending on how nice you want it to be.
Why don't you want to tile. Isnt THAT expensive to just do a shower stall.
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Andy
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Cultured marble sounds very interesting.
I'm in a similar situation with a tub surround that is plastic tiles as well as another bath with fiberglass shower stall in another house that I would like to re-do so it appears more permanent and part of the bathroom.
Alan
The shape and size prohibit me from a plastic surround, its on a second floor under the sloping roof line............... have tried to talk the customer into bumping out a wall to gain more headroom, but they don't want to spend the money. The ceiling of the area would almost have to be of the same material because of the close proximity of it to the walls, showerhead, etc.
POP
Still dont understand why you cant use a plastic surround. YOu can cut it any way you want
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sheets of swanstone?
Jeff
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Have to be certified around here to buy it, not a bad idea, but it lends itself to certifying only the "large" accounts. Nobody wants to sell it to a "small"sole proprietor. Is this a common practice for the solid surfacing market?
Are you talking about Swanstone here? I had a small bathroom with a corner shower and used Swanstone panels for the walls; they sold a kit specifically for corner showers, including the base. I remember it cost more than fiberglass but it certainly has held up great going on 3 years now...
I got it through a local bath fixture place in MA; they ordered the panels, no mention of needing to be certified. The panels were easily cut with a carbide tipped sawblade. Swanstone also sold an installation kit complete with adhesive and caulking, which I believe was geared to the homeowner and not a professional installer.
Ron
No not specifically Swanstone, It's the "big boys" who seem to want to keep their niche in the market cornered.