You see they have indentations in the panels which give you the look of a grout joint with one big exception…. They also have a lifetime guarantee.īut what makes them ‘uber-cool’ IMHO is they really look (and feel) like tile. In addition, there’s a hybrid polymer sealant squeezed (but not visible) in between the panels. These panels use a ‘click-lock’ (tongue and groove) system like laminate flooring. They create a stylish wall panel with a wide range of design options. This heavy-duty laminate is placed over a marine grade plywood with a vapor backing. These 2’ x 8’ x 3/8” thick panels have a high-pressure laminate outer surface. While they’re seen as ‘new’ in the United States (they were introduced in 2018), they’re hardly a ‘new-fangled’ concept. This first alternative is an option most Americans have never heard about – but our friends in Europe have known for 40 years.
Ceramic tile shower alternative #1 – Laminate shower and bathtub wall panels And at the end I’ll share my ‘fav’ with you (and I’d love to hear in the comments which one rocks your world also). I’ll share 9 options which will allow you to ‘swear off’ your ceramic tile shower and stop swearing at it. In this article I’m determined to put you out of your tile misery. You’re not looking for a tacky system which will be an embarrassment for all the ‘tomorrows’ you own your home.īut where are these ceramic tile shower alternatives you’ll actually be proud to show off to family and friends? What are the tile shower alternatives which will stand the test of time, look great and not (literally) bring you to your hands and knees cleaning (and being a slave to your home)?
#Tiled bathroom showers upgrade#
What you’re looking for is a ceramic tile shower wall and floor pan alternative which is an UPGRADE over what you have today. Who really wants these cheap looking panels from the discount aisle of your local home center store? However, even though you hate your tile shower, you’re NOT OK replacing sturdy 3/8” thick tiles with wafer-thin, flimsy, plastic wall panels (and yes I’m referring to fiberglass reinforced plastic – FRP – and acrylic wall panels here).
You’ve ‘had it up to here’ (as my Mom used to say when she was mad at us) with moldy, dirty, hard-to-clean tile grout joints. I know many of you are frustrated with your ceramic tile showers.
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