Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Installing a Fiberglass Shower Base in Tile Shower

There are people who are more experimental when it comes to renovating their bathrooms. Some may even have wondered about the possibility of installing a shower base made of fiberglass in a tile shower.

It is more common for numerous households to have showers that are made of just a single type of material. If you try to observe the bathrooms of your relatives and friends, you’ll notice that the walls and floors of their showers are either made from fiberglass (or acrylic) or tiles. Because of this, making a decision on whether to install a pre-fabricated shower or a tile shower could be difficult.

Individuals should know that it is possible to combine fiberglass and tiles for a shower, so others need not choose one over the other anymore. Additionally, combining these materials is neither unusual nor difficult. In fact, it is a great idea to combine these two materials because tiled shower walls provide beauty and flexibility while a shower base offers practicality.
Although acrylic and fiberglass showers have improved considerably, numerous homeowners still enjoy the countless choices in design that tiles provide. Homeowners have the option to either perform the tiling of the shower by themselves or to seek the help of a professional contractor to do the task. Combining fiberglass shower liner with tiles will mean that the floor is given the ability to “flex” relative to the weight of the person using the shower, which implies and ensures that the shower will last added years of usability.

True to the belief that everything has its advantages and disadvantages, here is a short list of the pros and cons relevant in installing fiberglass shower bases in tile showers:

Advantages:


  • The pan can flex thereby preventing cracking related to tile shower pans.

  • More convenient cleaning since there are no grout or seams.



Disadvantages:


  • Is thought to be less attractive then an all-tile shower.

  • Difficult to install for a DIY tiler.



With that said, make sure to carefully weigh its pros and cons to ascertain that you will make the right decision.

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