Plastic does scratch. And all of that is just fancy looking plastic.

From things I've read I think this is the same as a discontinued Kohler Choreograph wall panels. Maybe this is a little better quality? But you will be able to find more reviews on the Choreograph product if that helps you decide.

https://blog.innovatebuildingsolutions.com/2020/09/01/kohler-choreograph-luxstone-shower-tub-wall-panels-discontinued-alternatives/

Was looking for shower wall panels also and have been considering Wilson wet walls and the waterproof laminate walls from innovate buildings solutions which are from a company called Fibo. From what I understand they are similar to those wall panels you find in public restrooms, but much nicer looking. Still waiting on samples to see what they are like.

I just got a quote. REALLY REALLY pricey.

As are all solid wall options other than cheap white plastic at a box store.

We wanted to, but…

The LuxStone panels are a powdered stone composite. The surface is not smooth, more like a very fine sandpaper or matte. Possibly because of it being not smooth, showering grunge might stick to it more easily than a smooth surface?

But it has a proprietary resistant coating built-in; my experiences with coatings or built-in resistive materials, is that those wear off fairly soon; those are maybe why the company recommends their cleaning agents. I looked up theirs (difficult, as those are well-buried, proprietary, & obtusely worded), at their MSDS disclosures: contain some caustic chemicals (advice to use eye protection, skin protection…)(a BIG warning at our house, with chemically sensitive disabled people).

The Site mentions daily wipe-down to slow buildups of grunge, & periodic ”deep cleaning” (but did not describe).

No grout; looks like they use inside-corner trim strip to help seal seams (but Site pics are blurred), & hidden caulks—all caulks grow molds eventually so, if hidden behind corner strips, you wont see it, but likely smell it at some point.

They said they can customize their shower bases, niches, grab bars, etc.; must use all new Kohler materials installed by only their designated contractors—cannot keep your old ones in there to save on cost.

I held samples of it at a Co$tco roadshow; it’s about 1/4” thick, & feel like a stone ceramic, no plastic. It felt nice, kind of like porcelain; limited patterns—a few reminded me of 1960s-1980s trailer house bath & shower surfaces (not my cuppa tea), but the others looked very nice.

The phone rep couldn’t or wouldn’t answer general questions very well, & kept pushing to make appointment for local to come estimate & show materials—that is a sales tactic I dislike—warns possible underhandedness, in my experience.

But the site did say can use regular cleaning agents—in our case, we can only use non-toxic, no-noxious chemical VOC agents; ours include vinegar, baking soda, bon ami, etc. We have been using ”MoldZyme” enzyme spray to clean & prevent mold, for almost 30 years, to great effect on most all surfaces—that is extremely effective on/against mold. I spray it right in wet showers, & let it air dry, & it does not irritate breathing, skin, eyes. I can use it to abate molds anywhere in house, & none with MCS are bothered by it.

Only hiring their contractors to do it—very like what Corian did; may come back to bite the company, as others made & sold similar materials for DIYers—there are some stone companies that also offer porcelain panels (& maybe stone ceramic) that are similar, & glue to same waterproofed wall boards as big panels, greatly reducing grout & minimizing seams, very like Kohler LuxStone. Ceramic wall panels are heavy, so need tools to help lift & position, if DIYing.

We just had a LuxStone shower installed this week its very nice auality