Fiberglass Shower Base With Tile Walls

Tileable shower base system.

Fiberglass shower base with tile walls.

Mating tile walls with a fiberglass or acrylic shower pan is not only possible but it is a common practice. This curb height works well with both shower doors and curtains. Fiberglass shower pans are frequently installed with tiled walls in the shower. The custom full height curb height is 3 1 4 tall.

All curbs have a slope back into the shower area and the shower area has a 1 4 per foot slope. 59 875 in w x 30 75 in l. That s why it looks great in any bathroom decor. Delta laurel high gloss white acrylic shower base common.

If you really want to replace a fiberglass or plastic shower floor with tile you have to remove the existing floor and construct a solid backing for the mortar base. Tile s beauty acrylic fiberglass practicality. A fiberglass pan is simply too flexible to support the mortar bed you need for tiling. The floor surface offers complete safety with the slipgrip texture.

The tile does not come down completely to meet the fiberglass but stops slightly above it leaving a small gap. Shower kit base walls and all silicone. It is durable to last several years without creating an issue. Most tile companies will take on this type of project.

60 in w x 32 in l. They should have been designed to make the drain easy to connect with plumbing. The slimline shower base is made of a modern and durable high gloss acrylic fortified with fiberglass materials. You can purchase a tile ready floor pan.

With the base installed the walls of the shower can be tiled. The mortar will crack and the tiles will also crack and separate. Doing so can save you money on tile work plus this system has functional value because it gives you the best of both worlds.