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If you’re gearing up for your next bathroom remodeling project or in the process of building your dream master bath, there’s an important question to ask: which shower do I choose? It’s estimated that the average person will spend approximately 180 minutes per year or 1.5 years of their lifetime in a bathroom, so the shower you install matters. We live in an age of endless selections from color to texture to shape to size to price point — you ask for it, we’ll deliver. As you select your next shower, consider going nontraditional. Here are five benefits to installing a concrete shower.
Matter-of-factly, concrete is durable. We see this every day in concrete slabs, driveways, sidewalks. As you dream up your perfect bathroom space, select elements that will last for decades to come — in fact, concrete can last upwards of 50-100 years. The durability of a concrete shower means it will never rot, rust or corrode; can withstand freezing/thawing; and isn’t susceptible to vermin. Concrete is durable in itself, but with the introduction of other forms of concrete, such as GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), an extra level of durability is added. The inclusion of fibers of glass for extra reinforcement makes GFRC especially well-suited for concrete showers.
If we’re honest, no one loves to clean their shower. It’s the dreaded chore most of us avoid and before we know it, the mildew and water stains have taken over and we’re pulling out the bleach. Concrete showers are some of the easiest to clean; they’re grout free and smooth, so no pesky nooks and crannies. A simple rinse and wipe down will have your concrete shower looking as new as the day it was installed. When you decide to go all the way and do concrete shower walls, too, then there’s no more post-shower squeegees.
Concrete isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, making it a timeless option for your next bathroom project. Cement showers are sleek and minimalist in design while also bringing a modern touch to the space, but not too modern to be in need of a remodel in only a few years. Lest you think concrete equates a bland color palette, your modern concrete shower comes in our standard colors of taupe, white, salmon, gray, or black. We also have the ability to customize the size, and to match the concrete color to any Benjamin Moore color number allowing your shower to be as unique as you.
Lastly, concrete showers are water-resistant. The absence of grooves and tile allows for water to easily drain and the floor to quickly dry. Don’t stop with a concrete shower pan, though. End the days of leaky glass doors and tile walls by taking the plunge and installing waterproof concrete shower walls. Although water-resistant in nature, concrete is still porous, so it’s important to apply a good sealant to ensure no moisture is absorbed.
Are you convinced concrete is the way to go? Of course you are! Here at So.Crete, we specialize in Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete showers. With square, rectangle, and neo-angle selections, we’re confident we can work together to find the perfect shower pan for your bathroom.
