Choosing the right type of shower walls in Sacramento
You know that feeling; you are starting to get embarrassed about letting your Sacramento guests see your bathroom shower walls. Perhaps you have already decided to get new shower walls in your Sacramento home, but just can’t decide which type of shower walls to install. Here are some considerations in making that final decision. Price, style, installation time, and added value are all considerations that need to be looked at before getting started.
Let’s look at a few of the different types of shower wall choices to get a better understanding of the options available to you.
Pre-fabricated panel shower walls
The prefabricated panels can be as simple as a flat panel that is secured to the walls with construction adhesive, caulked and it’s ready to use. This type does little more than allow you to have a functioning shower. While it is quick 
to install and is the cheapest wall type; there is no value is added, it has no style to it.
Pre-fabricated shower wall systems are also available in a sturdier, longer lasting type. These shower walls are installed using nails or screws fastened to the framing of the wall and rests on top of the tub. A molded one piece, three wall surround is available, but getting it into place usually makes this option unfeasible. A popular choice is the three piece shower wall assembly that snaps into place for a good water tight fit; some systems do not even require caulking. Of course there will be some drywall repair that will have to be done after the installation of the walls.
The cost is still at the lower end, and the styles do vary between manufacturers. The installation is not too difficult; many homeowners have chosen to do it themselves. This type does not add any real value to the property. Its durability makes this a good choice for the lower value home, and rental property.
Check out some of the options in pre-fabricated shower walls.
Constructed Shower Walls
There are a much larger list of options when it comes to building the walls in place. The choice of natural stone, ceramic tiles, and manufactured tiles and panels can be quite an array of decisions. At to this the different grouts, accent pieces, heights and plumbing fixtures and you can see how this can take some time to find the style that you are looking for in a shower wall.
Get some design ideas for your new shower walls here.
A constructed shower wall requires more skill than the prefabricated walls, and for many, this means hiring a contractor to do the work. This can mean several days of workers in your home. Hiring a contractor will cost more but the professional results can be well worth the trouble-free completed product. A professional installation of the shower walls can add value to the property as well as maximizing the life of the improvement.
There are many things to consider, contacting a contractor before beginning to choosing the right type of shower walls in Sacramento may be helpful.
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