Have you researched the solid surface material, Corian? They can make a completely seamless, groutless shower.

I will research- thanks

Corian is not the only solid surface material, only one brand name of the many. And, this is an EXCELLENT option for a shower. 10 years+ after installation of mine (LG Hi-Macs), it still looks brand new.

Did you install it yourself or hire someone?

I used to have a solid surface shower (product was 22 years old when I purchased the home). It still looked perfect and required no maintenance. I think I sprayed it a few times with a cleaner and went over with a brush just in case, but it didn’t really need anything.

We used the same material for our vanity countertops, the contractor installed everything.

Nancy, thank you for this information. I looked at Onyx yesterday. I’ll research Transolid now and see if we have a source in our area. We plan to stay in this house- we built it to be the last one.

Your solid surface choices will be double the cost of a standard high skilled labor tiled shower. Read the recent thread about the 22K Corian shower that isn’t turning out like envisioned. And that price didn’t even include plumbing or glass.

Tile can be low maintenance. If you make the appropriate tile choices, and hire the right skilled craftsman to build it.

I’m looking for that thread- thanks. I don’t need a nightmare experience!

Remember the labor costs of tile, and all the steps. Solid Surface can go up in a day or two. No waterproofing painted under it, no grout after the tile is in. If you can scribe for drywall, you can scribe for solid surface. Transolid used a lot more trim pieces in my handicapped shower than most companies use, so those went up and were braced in place after the walls had been finished. I know that with Swanstone, some installations use a butt joint for corners and have no trim at all. It comes up to 96” in length, too.

Having the shower go up in one day is definitely a plus- I don’t think I have the patience for several days of installation. We will hire professionals for this job, not DIY.

We had our hall bath redone with Onyx a few years ago. Solid surface showers are hard to get where I am located. Onyx has a clear coat which i like slightly less than solid surface. However, i liked onyx better than cultured marble or acrylic. We have liked it and it is easy to maintain. My daughter likes it so well that she is planning to use the exact same thing in her bath. We also looked at Tyvarian, but it was too bold for a hall bath.

I am really leaning toward Onyx.I looked at it yesterday and really like it better than the acrylic I had previously looked at. I have never liked the tile in my shower and hate trying to keep it clean. The acrylic has great properties such as easy to maintain but I still find the look of acrylic a little institutional. The Onyx has a warmer feel and look.
So glad to hear that you are still pleased with the onyx.
Thank you.

I have a Kohler Luxstone walk in shower - I love it! The 2 head shower sprayer, the semi-frameless clear glass doors, the shower niche for shampoos and walls to the ceiling. easy to squeegee the walls and glass. But it cost a pretty penny. May not be true solid surface (i.e. same color all the way through) but I am the only one using it and I don't beat it up! I ended up with Kohler because finding someone knowledgeable about installing a solid surface seemed impossible even tho I live in a rather large metro area. Kohler crew was in and out in a day and a half.

Back in the day I used Corian and it was so easy to clean and no grout fails but very plain. This was in the 80's before they were too expensive. I'm considering redoing my 2nd bath and again I'm on the hunt for a solid surface that won't break the bank AND offers a faux Subway white tile look. Looking at Oynx (found an installer for that product). Considering Swanstone and Transolid but haven't found an installer familiar with either product. Or maybe I will do everything (vanity, flooring, mirror, toilet) EXCEPT a new shower and just hang a new curtain over my one piece fiberglass surround. I don't love it but there is not a thing wrong with it, other than the cream color (I would like white!)

Your shower is beautiful. I have someone coming on Friday to give me a quote on using the Onyx. Acrylic seems to be material many are using but I really like the look of the solid surface and the Onyx. I really am not worried about scratches or dents, only adults here!
Thanks for input!

Another option is a large format tile or porcelain like Dekton

@Nancy in Mich. Recently found Transolid SaraMar at Lowes. Is this the same as your Transolid directly from the company? Thanks.

Maggieq, it appears to be. It says that it is a solid surface material that is repairable. Color goes throughout.

Wow Beverly the Dekton tiles are interesting…