Bathroom Shower Stalls

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Bathroom shower stalls are typically made up of four parts: a base, safety glass door, glass side panels (unless the shower is recessed), and side walls, which are waterproofed with tile, fiberglass, etc. Out of those four components come any number of different shower stalls. This can make walking a showroom an overwhelming experience. There will be dozens of manufacturers for dozens of shower stalls.

So one of the best tools any shower-shopping homeowner can have upon entering the showroom is prior knowledge of the many manufacturers and what they produce. Providing that knowledge is the goal of the short profiles below. Should any manufacturer arouse your showering sensibilities, feel free to follow the provided link to their website for more detailed information.

MAAX

Maax is a Montreal-based corporation that boasts 6 brands and 1,800 employees throughout North America and Europe. Maax products focus on innovation, creativity and "well-being, inner peace and, ultimately, thousands of delighted customers." They show it by putting comfort and convenience up front, such as ergonomically designed shower stalls with integrated lighting, spacious seats, well-placed water controls, and anything else that maximizes the relaxation of bathing.

AKER

Aker is a subsidiary brand of Maax, specializing in tubs, whirlpools, and professional-grade gelcoat shower stalls with acrylic faces. These residential bathroom showers are delivered wholesale for easy distribution.

STERLING

Shower doors, tub/shower doors, a full line of shower stalls, and custom shower doors are some of the products offered by Sterling. Their trademarked Vikrell material showers offer the strength and smoothness of fiberglass stalls. They also offer tile and corner shower options.

CORIAN

Corian products are the remodeler's shower stalls. Corian showers' smooth surface is designed to mount directly over old tile while still providing a seamless and smooth appearance. Corian stalls save time and money on demolition and plumbing by utilizing what is already there while still managing to reinvent the bathroom.

AMERICAN

American Shower and Bath is a well known bathroom product company; well known due to their dedication to affordable excellence, customer service, innovation, and operations. American provides everything from shower stalls to bathroom fixtures. They do not sell directly to consumers, but American products are found in retail stores nationwide.

CENTURY

Family-owned and operated since 1945, Century Shower Door sells state-of-the-art products made in a state-of-the-art facility. They offer both framed and frameless shower doors. The former are unique in their tubular design, eliminating the conventional flat rail design. Their frameless doors offer a contemporary look and come in a variety of finishes, from chrome and polished brass to brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze.

ARTISTCRAFT

Artistcraft Shower Stalls is another Canadian firm, this one specializing in a wide range of frameless glass shower enclosures. They offer shower doors, bases, and walls, bathtub enclosures, steam showers, hardware, and even installation tools, tapes, and anchors.

HELPFUL LINKS

Need to do a little more research? Here are some useful links to help you find more information on manufacturers, products, or any information related to shower stalls and manufacturers.

Bath Enclosures Manufacturers Association

National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute

Local Bathroom Contractors

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