If you have decided to install a stand alone shower unit in your bathroom, chances are you are looking for the perfect shower base. One of the most vital components of the shower unit, the shower base has to be long lasting as durable while also being visually appealing. If you are looking for a one of a kind piece but don’t want to pay the increased cost associated with custom bases, a tile shower base may be the perfect choice.
What Is A Tile Shower Base?
A tile shower base is essentially an unfinished acrylic shower base that is sold in a variety of shape and sizes. Unlike traditional acrylic shower bases, these models are only designed to serve as a base piece or support system for a ceramic or porcelain tile overlay. Once the unfinished base is installed, you simply apply the tile of your choice onto the base with regular tile adhesive and grout with a water repellent bathroom grout. Tile shower stalls can also be purchased if you prefer the tile pattern to carry up through the walls of the shower as well.
What Are The Benefits Of A Tile Shower Base?
Aside from the fact that tiled surfaces lend to a very traditional bathroom décor, the primary advantage of buying a tile shower base is the ability to customize the appearance to your personal tastes and color schemes without having to pay the price for a custom base. As you can tell from walking into any home improvement or flooring tore, the selection of tile on the market is seemingly endless. Tiles suitable for bathroom applications come in an array of colors, textures, patterns, and sizes. Tile shower bases can be done in solid colors, using one type of tile, or in patterned designs, using two or more different types and colors of tile.
The other benefit of tile shower bases is the fact that they are typically easy for most homeowners to do on their own, without the need to pay for any professional installation charges. Unlike regular floor tile, bathroom tile is typically much smaller and somewhat thinner, eliminating the need for any heavy duty cutting equipment when fitting pieces together. Bathroom tile can usually be trimmed to size with just a standard pair of tile clippers.
With a little imagination and some basic knowledge of tile application, you can have a work of art on your shower floor in just a matter of hours.
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