Porcelain Slab Shower Walls and Sink
WE MAY LOVE the look of a tile shower, but nobody loves spending hours on their knees scrubbing dirty grout. Is there a way to enjoy beautiful shower walls without breaking your back or your budget? Yes! Porcelain slabs and sintered stone showers combine aesthetics and practicality in an affordable package. Here’s what you need to know.
What Are Porcelain Slabs?
Porcelain slabs are made from mineral-rich clay that is atomized, compacted, and baked into rock-hard sheets (for more information, see our About Porcelain page.) Because the slab is essentially an empty canvas, it can look like marble, stone, or any other natural or man-made surface. Browse porcelain color samples.
What’s the Difference Between Porcelain Tile and Porcelain Slabs?
In a word, size. Porcelain tiles come in sizes tiny to small, but porcelain slabs can be as large as 63 x 126 inches. At the same time, large-format slabs can also be very thin, making them lightweight and ideal for wall covering.
What Is Sintered Stone?
Sintered stone products begin as a blend of pulverized minerals. The mix is fused into a solid through intense heat and compression, without the use of resins or glues (for more information, see our About Sintered Stone page.) Like porcelain slabs, sintered stone can be painted with an endless variety of exquisite designs. Click to see our sintered stone color samples.
Sintered Stone Shower Walls
Why Sintered Stone and Porcelain Slabs Make Excellent No-Grout Showers
Porcelain and sintered stone slabs are large enough to cover a typical shower wall, integrating with bathroom walls and countertops in one seamless design. Both materials are extremely durable, non-porous, and never need sealing. They are hygienic, easy to clean, and stain resistant.
How Much Do Sintered Stone and Porcelain Slab Showers Cost?
Sintered stone and porcelain slab showers are more expensive than plastic or acrylic showers, but substantially less expensive than stone slab or tile walls. Fabrication and installation of porcelain slab and sintered stone requires specific tools and methods. Each shop charges differently for those resources, so it pays to shop around.
Should I Choose Sintered Stone or Porcelain Slab?
Since both porcelain slab and sintered stone make outstanding shower walls, all you really need to do is choose your favorite porcelain color and design or choose your favorite sintered stone color and design. You’ll have a shower you love that will last for years to come.
