1. Fast installation, whether by pros or DIY. Have a new shower by end of the day.
2. Typically cheaper than tiled stall.
3. Lighter and can be installed in problem areas, such as on a floor with less-than-adequate joists below.
4. Flexible. If there is any chance that the floor might shift, the shower pan will not crack with movement. Nearly impossible for the pan to leak.
5. Easy for do-it-yourselfers to install.
Disadvantages
1. Fewer design options than tiled shower stalls.
2. Available only in set sizes.
3. One-piece units may not be appropriate for remodeling because size may prevent them from passing though doorways. One-piece units are intended mainly for new houses or additions.
Tiled Shower Units: Advantages/Disadvantages
If you plan on tiling the shower or tub yourself, I recommend a basic book that I often consult, Ortho's All About Tiling Basics. (Compare Prices - Ortho All About Tiling)
Advantages
1. Literally an infinite range of design options, since it is built from scratch.
2. Size can be adjusted to fit any space.
3. Slightly better resale value.
4. Good for remodeling, since it is often difficult to get large building materials through doorways.
Disadvantages
1. More expensive than the pre-fabricated units.
2. Difficult for do-it-yourselfer to build.
3. Probability of shower pan leaking because it can crack with the settling of a house. Note, though, that you have a couple of alternatives. In some instances it is possible to install fiberglass shower pans in conjunction with tiled walls. Or, even better, if you want to keep the look of tile throughout, install a polyurethane shower pan which can be tiled over.
4. Slow installation time due to curing process.
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