When you’re re-doing your bathroom, you have a lot of options for your shower or tub area. While many bathrooms use tile around the tub, you shouldn’t underestimate the advantages of adding a bathtub wall surround when making changes to your bathroom.

Sleek and Smooth Design

The patterns created by tile and grout often make an area feel even more cramped and confined. A wall surround can be a single piece with a smooth texture that makes it feel more modern and open. Wall surrounds come in a variety of colors and patterns that work to complement your bathroom interior. The surround style makes it easy to match with your bathroom decor and can provide more opportunities for aesthetic changes.

Cost-Effective

A significant advantage of adding a bathtub wall surround is that it’s almost always a more cost-effective solution than most tile work. Tile work involves buying all the tiles and grout and frequently involves more installation time and labor. Because grout may also absorb moisture, which can lead to mold or other problems, tilework typically requires more long-term maintenance than wall surrounds, which are generally easy to install and require fewer repairs.

Great Waterproofing

Bathtub wall surrounds have far fewer seams for moisture to get into your walls, and that means they’re a more efficient waterproofing option. Fewer and tighter seals lower the risk of mold, mildew, and other potential hazards from excess humidity getting into your walls. Once you have a wall surround in your shower with regular seal tightening, it should safely last until your next big renovation.

If you’re looking for high-quality mobile home bathtubs and surrounds to help you with your next significant bathroom renovation, Mobile Home Outfitters has the necessary equipment and the experts you can consult for any big project. Feel free to look through our catalog of home parts for any project or contact us today with any specific questions or concerns.