

Since laminate panels have recessed ‘faux joints,’ they look and feel like actual grout joints (without the mold or maintenance). 3) They’re realistic – So many wall panels (especially on the budget end of the market) look cheap.Since these 2’ x 8’ x 3/8” thick panels simply click and lock together, you can make them work for any sized wall (you simply cut off the excess you don’t need at the end of the wall) without it costing you an arm and a leg. 2) They’re flexible – If you have an odd sized shower and you know finding wall panels can be near impossible, I understand your pain.With matte and gloss finishes and different tile textures these panels are C-O-O-L. 1) They’re stylish – Who wants a boring shower or bathtub surround? If you’re renovating, you want to upgrade.Here’s why: 9 reasons to like laminate shower & tub wall panels (advantages) While laminate wall panels are the ‘newest on the scene’ in the United States (although the product was invented 40 years ago in Europe) they’re catching on like wildfire. #1 Shower wall panel system under $1,750- Laminate wall panels So, without further delay let’s look at the 5 best DIY shower wall panel systems under $1,750. And promise to call me (or a member of our team) if you need more insights or want a quote on one of these products (we sell 3 of the 5 I’ll discuss– and we offer a few others which didn’t make the list). I’d like to know which one you like the best and why. I’ll also give you an estimated cost range for standard showers ranging 48” x 36” and 60” x 32” sizes (2 of the more popular choices).Īt the end please do me a favor. Basically, I’ll give you the advantages and disadvantages of each. For each I’ll tell you what I love about them and what IMHO could be better. I’m going to start with the best one (IMHO) and go down to #5 (which is still a pretty sharp). Since my company has sold a variety of shower and bathtub surround systems to thousands of customers over the years, I know a few systems I believe will be what you’re looking for.Įven though I’m not Johnny Carson (and certainly don’t enjoy his income either) I’m going to give you my top 5 list for shower wall panels under $1,750. So, what are your best options? What are shower surround choices in the ‘mid-priced’ range you’ll love showering in, but won’t break the bank?įrankly, I get asked this question all the time.
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While tile is an option, the idea of cleaning moldy grout joints isn’t exactly what you have in mind with your free time. You want a sharp-looking, low maintenance shower surround you can get without dipping into the kid’s college fund. You’re even considering DIY’ing your job to save a few bucks, but the panels you see at the home center stores are average at best (and that’s being generous). But you CAN’T afford to break the bank to get it. However, you don’t want to replace one piece of junk (sorry to be so cruel, but you know I speak the truth) with another cheap wall panel system. You can’t clean the scum from the bottom no matter what ‘potion’ you’ve tried. So, you’re living with a cheap fiberglass tub/shower surround the original home builder slapped in YEARS AGO.
