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Posted by CWatters on November 3, 2006, 1:32 pm
> I've looked everywhere for an alternative to tile in my shower. Here's
> the deal, I need something that looks like tile, without the
> maintenance. Basically, fiberglass paneling. Which isn't a problem if
> you like WHITE. There doesn't seem to be any other colors available
> except white/off white. I was looking at Matrex FRP (fiberglass
> reinforced panels) by Kemlite which seemed very promising. But I was
> informed by one of their vendors, that it isn't recommended for
> showers. I'm not being real fussy, I just don't want white! Does anyone
> know if anything even exsists? (shower paneling with the "tile look").
> I've seen tileboard in a friend's house and that stuff clearly was not
> made for the shower. After 2 years it was crumbling.There's got to be
> something out there. Any ideas?
> Bryan
Corian tiles perhaps?
http://stonewood.safeshopper.com/8/cat8.htm?500
Quote:
You can make Corian Tiles.
They are easier to cut and install than ceramic:
1) Cut to size.
2) Bevel to the depth desired with a 90 degree router bit.
3) Stick each tile down with construction adhesive putting a thin bead of
100% silicone sealer between the tiles. Push them tight together.
4) Clean up the adhesives per container instructions and let stand for 24
hours.
With this you can mix and match colors - do mosaics and cover many different
surfaces. You will have no nasty grout lines. You can even cut these tiles
with a scroll saw.
Enjoy
Next... Drilling Corian
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