![]() ![]() These panels come in different textures, with different tile sizes with styles to fit contemporary, traditional, Shabby Chic, Mid-Century Modern and even Modern Farmhouse bathrooms. It makes me wonder why we’re so far behind embracing wall panels in our country (maybe it’s the sleezy acrylic sales dudes and low-quality fiberglass which has turned people off?). This product has been made in Norway since the late 1990’s. ![]() They are waterproof and have the feel and look of tile – yet NO MAINTENANCE! This – to me- is the best of both worlds. ![]() Laminated shower and tub wall panels– Laminate shower wall panels have finally arrived in the United States.The decorative glass tile border is a fun touch. This subway tile solid surface has no joints. The biggest challenge with solid surface walls is you’ll need to eat your Wheaties (and bring along a friend) – because these panels are HEAVY! A 60″ x 96″ back wall panel will weigh about 120 lbs. They come in 51 different colors and 4 patterns. Solid surface walls – Although they are the thickest at 3/8” they’re not tough to cut and are available with a large array of accessories (shower seats, recessed niches, leg stands for shaving and grab bars to name a few).The 3″ trim moldings on the edges hide bad cuts. If you’re worried about cutting them – don’t be. They come in 20 different stone patterns (which all cost the same) and put the looks of the standard acrylic patterns to shame. PVC backed composite faux stone walls – These walls look like natural stone and are super-easy to cut.However, there are 4 other systems I’ll outline below which are DIY friendly and can be cut and drilled with common woodworking tools you own already: The reason is this material can expand and contract after it’s cut and the black butyl tape installation adhesive is a pain to work with. This is a half-truth if there ever was one! I’ll tell you it’s best to have acrylic shower and tub wall panels professionally installed. Myth #1 – Grout free panels must be professionally installed And even stay tuned at the end for a bonus 6th thing nobody tells you which will make your shower remodel much simpler AND save you money! My goal in this article is to shatter the myths and half-truths being told by high pressure, sleezy, ,’dirt-buckety’ (not sure that’s a word!) sales people who have one goal in mine for your project….their commission! Read on to blow up the myths and mysteries regarding grout free wall panels. And most importantly works for your budget. It’s a product which won’t have you on your hands and knees begging to chuck the scrub brush which seems permanently fixed to your hands. The best product for you is simply the one you LOVE to look at. There is no one product which is “the best” (note – if there was one best solution we would not offer 5 lines ourselves!). As the owner of Innovate Building Solutions (we wholesale and install 5 different lines of tub and shower wall panels) I can tell you choosing the right system for your project is not a “one size fits all” situation. These reps may tell you their system is the only right one for your bathroom, or they have the only “one-piece” system or that it’s not possible to install grout free shower and tub wall panels yourself. If you’ve ever been subjected to an in-home sales presentation from a hard-selling acrylic shower or tub wall salesmen – you know some of the “facts” surrounding grout free shower and tub wall panels “spun” quite a few ways. ![]()
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