Most shower kits include a shower pan and two or three solid wall panels although some are one piece shells in which the shower base or bathtub is integrated with.
Tile vs acrylic tub surround.
Bathtubs themselves can cost a fortune and installing tiles on the wall with all the extra work and money that entails will soon add up and one way to save some money is to opt for a bathtub surround instead.
The product itself is also less expensive than tile so the project cost altogether for materials and installation is lower.
They can be customized.
Very much appreciate all the weigh ins from the pros out there.
They require no grout maintenance.
Both acrylic and tile shower walls are waterproof and give your shower that fine finished look you are aiming for.
Tile shower and tub surrounds also tend to have a high end appearance.
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They have a high end appearance.
That tub surround combo alone was 3 000 before labor costs so i realize adjustments could be made there.
Acrylic pros installation wise acrylic is a fast and easy option for shower and tub surround walls.
These panels look and feel like tile even the joints between the faux tiles feels real.
This can a pretty difficult job if you have ceramic tile walls and installing a new system of tub surround panels is usually an easier solution.
Very unique and complex designs can be created using different materials and color schemes.
They snap together during the installation process.
Here is what you need to know about tile and acrylic systems.
They can be installed by a professional crew or by a diyer.
Tile systems can be customized.
Installing them in your home is quicker and simpler than tile so professionals often charge less.
Tile surpasses an acrylic wall surround in terms of design versatility because it offers more options in terms of color pattern and design.
I do want to clarify that the 10 000 bid was for a tub with acrylic surround not tile surround.
Many people think tile looks more expensive when compared to an acrylic system.
Most surrounds are made of acrylic and fiberglass materials which make them light and easy to install.
Pre fabricated shower stall units are usually fiberglass or acrylic kits created in a factory and shipped to your home in one or several pieces.
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Bathtub surrounds are easier to install cost less than tiles can add a stylish look to your bathroom and make your bathroom easier to clean.