Slab Showers: The Pros and Cons of 4 Different Types

Adding a slab backdrop to your shower or as a feature wall in your bathroom can not only do away with unsightly grout lines, it's also a great way to make a stunning visual statement. In this video, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of 4 common types of slab showers.

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0:00 Slab Showers: The Pros and Cons of 4 Different Types
0:36 Acrylic Shower Slab
1:25 Granite or Quartz Shower Slab
2:13 Porcelain Shower Slab
2:56 Dekton Slim Shower Slab
3:56 Pros for using a shower slab
5:28 Cons for using a shower slab

[melanie]

We got sick of cleaning, scrubbing grout, tiles, so went with a flex stone walls in our shower remodel in the master bedroom which gets the most use. The other 2 bathrooms in the house have tile though, they don't get much use other than family a couple of times of year. I wanted the space my husband and I use daily to get easy to clean surfaces as we age, and since he does the remodels himself, this made his life easier too lol.

[MesoShed]

Thanks for this video, It gave us some other options to consider for our bathroom remodel.

[superameric]

Ended up getting s castico kit. Pretty happy. Sent the first kit back for shipping damage. But it turned out well. I diy-ed it.
Solid surface, easy to clean.

[Dimpapiris]

Can you use any of these options over a fireplace to get the single slab look?

[dougjensen]

We just bought acrylic slabs through DaBellas. We had no idea what we were doing. Will this be good last if we take care of it the way the manufacturer suggests?

[deb]

If it's easier to clean than tile, then it's a win.

[JLMdesignsca]

Are slabs used on the shower floor? I would think slipping would be an issue, but I have clients asking for slab floors in the shower.

[greggo]

Great video! Whats your opinion on Samuel Myers(Transolid), Castico, or Corian for a shower wall? Castico has some gorgeous colors but there product looks a little cheap. Any other companies or products you could recommend with a Wow effect?

[psyolytesaille]

Easy fix for the niche con, shower stool/chair. Only have to worry about access, thank you.

[charlescusack]

Any reason you can't do a slab showe over existing tile without removing it?

[AugustJose-xrgr]

Thank you for the excellent video and insightful comparison! I have a specific question regarding a bathroom remodel I am undertaking in a house experiencing foundation movement. The frequent shifts have caused the grout joints to crack, and occasionally, even the silicone joints exhibit minor gaps along the vertical lines. To mitigate these issues, I'm considering groutless solutions, particularly the slabs you discussed.

In my renovation plan, I intend to incorporate the Schluter-KERDI waterproofing system, alongside the Schluter-DILEX-BWA Movement Joint, which functions as an expansion joint/perimeter joint to prevent vertical joint cracks. My question pertains to compatibility: of the four slabs you reviewed, which ones can be effectively utilized in conjunction with the Schluter movement joint and KERDI waterproofing system? Thanks in advance!

[JamieWardHD]

Is there a PVC product that has subway tile designs? I've stayed at a number of hotels lately that are using what looks to me like a smooth PVC.

[mercedesyoung]

Obe of tge vest real opinions about the slab Showers idea.😊

[ScienceNotFaith]

Good information, but need visual examples of the materials. Have no idea of 2 of the components you talked about. Seeing the finished BR doesn't suffice.

[DrPippo]

Should there be any issues with completely waterproofing behind granite slab for a shower. My plumber had placed the Koehler main valve in front of the 2x4 and wants to leave an exposed 2x2 feet opening behind the slab. How is that waterproofed. Please advice. I’ve stopped the work completely.

[mellostation]

What is your opinion on composite “slabs” like Wilsonart WetWall?

[slowens]

What about slab that you can bond together with NO JOINTS....Corian use to call the seams a "hot joint" used on kitchen counters
and the back splashes...all joints disappeard

[scarswim]

Can we get more info on the kitchen cabinet in the back of the video?!

[porcelainpanelpro]

I have to say you actually showed 3 types. Dekton Ultra Compact handles much the same as porcelain, and that is from someone handling both since 2014. My guess is you use Dekton a lot in your day to day business. But the tooling for dekton slim is the same as porcelain. The only difference from a consumer standpoint is the way they are made at the factory.

[yitingwang]

can you just do groutless tiles - so it looks like a slab but cheaper?