Prefab shower base options

06-08-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
acerunner Member   Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 445	Prefab shower base options What options are available for prefab shower bases? Most places only have fiberglass ones, but I don't like the plasticy hollow feel of it. A friend recommended terazzo a faux stone made of concrete. Just curious if there any other similar options?

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06-08-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	Prefab shower base options Acrylic. The bases are supported with a filler, they're not just laid on the floor. __________________ Ron "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." B. Franklin 1759

06-08-2011, 05:42 PM	#3
acerunner Member   Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 445	Prefab shower base options Quote: Originally Posted by Ron6519 Acrylic. The bases are supported with a filler, they're not just laid on the floor. Even so, acrylic has the plastic look. I've never seen one installed that didn't look & feel cheap IMO. At least not in the showrooms I've been to.

06-08-2011, 06:27 PM	#4
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	Prefab shower base options Quote: Originally Posted by acerunner Even so, acrylic has the plastic look. I've never seen one installed that didn't look & feel cheap IMO. At least not in the showrooms I've been to. So, install a tile shower base. The learning curve is higher, but if you're happy with the look, go for it. __________________ Ron "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." B. Franklin 1759

06-08-2011, 10:05 PM	#5
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,663	Prefab shower base options Tile-redi - a shower pan you tile over: http://www.tileredi.com/?gclid=CImN6...FRJ1gwod2j9XJw I have not used one, but am considering one for a upcoming project.

06-09-2011, 06:43 AM	#6
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,294	Prefab shower base options Quote: Originally Posted by vsheetz Tile-redi - a shower pan you tile over: http://www.tileredi.com/?gclid=CImN6...FRJ1gwod2j9XJw I have not used one, but am considering one for a upcoming project. DANGER!!!!! Look for old posts on these---bad news---failures--Lots of them!!!! Tile Redi Shower Pan Question - Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

06-09-2011, 06:47 AM	#7
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,294	Prefab shower base options Cultured marble bases are nice and available from many counter top manufacturers. Lots of colors. I've installed many over the years without an issue,They are very heavy--get a friend to help carry it. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

06-09-2011, 04:40 PM	#8
vsheetz Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,663	Prefab shower base options Quote: Originally Posted by oh'mike DANGER!!!!! Look for old posts on these---bad news---failures--Lots of them!!!! Tile Redi Shower Pan Question - Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum Yes, was just reading through a couple post - does not sound good. Thanks.