What is A Cultured Marble Shower Base?
If you’ve been reading about the newest options in shower bases, you’ve probably found out that faux marble shower bases by companies like Swanstone have some really affordable designs. But if you don’t want to consider the faux designs or the acrylic shower bases in the newest AcryLUX materials and coatings, and want marble, yet find it too pricey, then I suggest the latest cultured marble shower base designs. Sure, but what is cultured marble? How easy is it to work? Will it look real?
Why Choose Cultured Over Real Marble
Cultured marble bases are incredibly versatile because they are made from marble dust and resin and therefore are easier to mold, cut and shape into custom sizes and designs. It’s a lot easier to work with and install the cultured shower stall bases than the real cut stone ones. They are also easier to keep clean and maintain. Perhaps the biggest advantage of choosing this product over others, is to have a really wide selection of colors, textures and natural-looking patterns to select from. Most of the cultured designs are very realistic, flawlessly imitating the best Italian marble that would normally be out of most people’s price range when building or renovating a bathroom shower.
Portofino Collections
Marble and cultured marble corner shower bases, neo-angle shapes and small cubical bases are possible for a very affordable price, however, the best use of marble is when constructing a wetroom flooring systems or a large walk in shower that may also require matching wall panels. If you need some inspiration and want to see some of the great product ranges available, just go to Verona Marble Company and have a look at their Portofino Collection. If you don’t see the sleek white or beige or naturally mottled color combination of stone you need, it’s possible to order your very own color combination.
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The Cheap Alternatives
Most stone or marble floors and bathroom shower bases will be expensive if you have a large area to cover. If you need really quick solutions, try a tile shower base instead or buy a ready made modular acrylic or fiberglass receptor. The best are a mix of acrylic with fiberglass reinforcement. If white isn’t right, many companies are now offering pebbled textures and stone-like patterns.