ABOUT SHOWER STALLS

Shower stalls involve four main components. The shower base is fitted to the floor, to collect water from the shower and to provide a firm base. The shower door is usually made of safety glass, and may be framed or frameless. Unless the shower is fitted into a recess, there will also be a need for one or two side panels, which are also usually made of safety glass and may be framed or frameless. Finally, the side or sides of the shower stall which are adjacent to a wall need waterproofing either by tiling or with a waterproof panel.

The leading shower stall manufacturers selected by Abacus Construction Index, which are listed listed below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of shower stalls, including online catalogs, colours and materials for shower stalls, and care and maintenance of shower stalls.

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LEADING SHOWER STALL MANUFACTURERS

American Bath Industries Shower Stalls. American Bath Industries, which is based in Hayward, California, manufactures a wide range of bathtub and shower wall enclosures, including shower stalls, under the AmeriWall brand name. AmeriWall shower stalls are manufactured in the USA, and more than 80,000 have been installed. Its shower stalls are promoted as a more effective alternative to tiling, with less risk of water penetration.

AmeriWall bathroom shower enclosure systems can be trimmed to fit most bath, tub, and shower stall projects. They can be installed in a few hours, and are much easier to cut to size than bath tile, bath stone, or bathroom glass. AmeriWall is made from acrylic plastic; this is a tight-pored material which does not allow mold or mildew to get a foothold, and will not crack or yellow. AmeriWall shower stalls cannot be installed over existing tiles; they can be installed only over building code approved wallboard or sheetrock materials.

Artistcraft Shower Stalls. Artistcraft, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has been manufacturing a range of frameless glass shower stalls for 15 years. Its website is organized into the following main sections: Shower Doors & Enclosures, Shower Bases & Walls, Bathtub Enclosures, Glass & Sandblasted Designs, Steam Showers, Hinges Handles & Hardware, Bathroom Accessories, Installation Tools, Sealants Tapes & Wall Anchors, and Cleaning Materials. Shower Stalls ships complete with: Safety Glass Panels, Non-rust Hinge Components, Fastening Clips or U Channel, Vinyl Seals & Adjustment Shims, and Mildew Resistant Silicone.

Artistcraft shower stalls can be installed by anyone who is comfortable drilling into marble or tile and handling sheets of glass. The Artistcraft website includes articles on designing your shower stall and on the care and maintenance of shower stalls.

Clarion Bathware Shower Stalls. Clarion Bathware, which is based in Shippenville, Pennsylvania, has been manufacturing gel-coat and acrylic shower enclosures since 1973. Gel-coat shower stalls are manufactured using the spray-up method. Each unit has sixteen to eighteen millimetres of gel coat, two layers of fiberglass laminate, and additional reinforcing in stress areas. Acrylic shower stalls are vacuum formed from a solid sheet of acrylic to provide a seamless one-piece shower stall.

The Clarion Bathware website is organized into the following main sections: Showers, Tub Showers, Whirlpools & Soakers, Assisted Living, Master Shower Collection, New Products, and New Assisted Living Products. Other sections cover: Color Information, Warranty Information, Care & Cleaning, and Whirlpool Operation & Cleaning. Clarion guarantees on-time delivery using its own fleet of air-ride trailers.

OTHER PRODUCTS RELATED TO SHOWER STALLS

You may also like to visit our USA product guides on: Shower Curtains, Shower Doors, Shower Heads, Shower Pans, Shower Radios, and Towel Racks.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO SHOWER STALLS

Bath Enclosures Manufacturers Association

National Kitchen & Bath Association

Plumbing & Drainage Institute

Plumbing Web

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.