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#3490292 12-May-2026 19:40

MikeAqua:

AlphaAlfalfaSprout:

Modern acrylic showers are far safer than tiled.

Definitely safer then tiles. Fugly, though. I've yet to see one that I like. I'll never buy a house with shower tiles over a wooden floor again, if I can help it. I'd happily build that way, because I can ensure it's done correctly.

Showerwell has a nice system for this. It uses a moulded base with plastic sheets on the wall. You tile over the whole lot.

You get the tile look but avoid relying on membranes or silicone. It works very well, we used it on a bathroom renovation 10+ years ago.

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#3490330 13-May-2026 00:00

A lot of the showers rely on good installtion, and many are poorly installed. I am having to have one installed 3 years ago ripped out and the lining is coming away from the wall and the builder and plumber don't want to know.

But in term of the OP, that type of shower should still have a clear seal on the door to stop water going through the gap.

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#3490331 13-May-2026 00:04

Jaxson:

Plastic showers in general I hate with an absolute passion.
Ours is leaking again, which is a 4-5 yearly event in our house, despite having it professionally replaced.
The corner design is fundamentally are flawed and access isn’t easy in our smaller bathroom to repair each time.
Buying a brand name isn’t a guarantee of success either.

The two bottom corners of glass wall showers are a weak point for sure and you don't really know if it is leaking into the skirting unless probably using a moisture meter.. But a good installation shouldn't cause an issue, but getting good installations is the problem as plumber seem to contract it out to third parties that specialise in shower installs.

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