Shower Collections
Two Great Shower Systems. One Superior Installation.
We recommend Swanstone for homeowners who want our strongest long-term performance option. We offer CASTICO for homeowners drawn to distinctive stone-inspired designs and a lower starting price. We install either system with the same care behind the walls.
Compare at a glance
| Decision factor | Swanstone Premium Performance | CASTICO Designer Value |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Long-term durability and repairability | Bold design and lower starting price |
| Construction | Reinforced solid surface | Solid composite stone |
| Look | Subtle stone colors and smooth or tile-look patterns | Vibrant stone-inspired colors and patterns |
| Care | Nonporous, easy-clean, grout-free wall options | Nonporous, easy-clean, grout-free wall options |
| Distinct strength | Strong impact, heat and chemical resistance; surface can be repaired | Designer range, low-threshold base options, compelling installed value |
| Product warranty | Limited lifetime residential warranty on most eligible products | Limited warranty for the original purchaser covering defects in materials and workmanship; see CASTICO’s written terms |
| Installation warranty | Two-year Superior Showers workmanship warranty | Two-year Superior Showers workmanship warranty |
| 30 × 60 example | From $11,495 | From $8,995 |
Final price depends on dimensions, existing conditions, finish, door and selected options. Colors shown are representative; confirm the exact finish, size and configuration before ordering.
Our Materials
Why We Choose Solid Surface
We evaluated acrylic, fiberglass, tile and several premium wall systems. Solid surface is the one we stand behind: a solid, nonporous material with no grout lines to maintain and a surface that holds up to daily use. Whether you choose Swanstone or CASTICO, this is what you are getting, and it is why we install it.
What we install
Solid Surface
- Solid, nonporous material all the way through, not a thin shell
- Grout-free walls with sealed seams, so nothing for mildew to hide in
- Wipes clean with everyday products, no scrubbing grout
- Resists cracking, chipping and staining
- Minor surface damage can often be repaired instead of replaced
- Backed by limited manufacturer warranties on eligible products
Common budget option
Acrylic & Fiberglass
- Typically a thin molded shell over a backing
- Can flex, crack or dull over time
- Surface damage is generally harder to blend away
- Often installed as a quick cover-up over existing walls
Traditional option
Tile & Grout
- Hundreds of grout lines that must be sealed and cleaned
- Grout and caulk can stain, crack and grow mildew
- Longer, more labor-intensive install
- Quality depends heavily on the tile setter and waterproofing
The Material Is Only Half the Story. How We Install It Is the Rest.
The best wall system in the world fails if it goes over problems nobody looked at. Most companies install over what is already there. We do not.
Demo to the studs
We remove the old shower completely, so we see what is really behind your walls.
Inspect & repair
We check the framing, fix what we find, and make the walls plumb, square and solid.
Waterproof properly
Waterproof backer board and water-management detailing, following the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Precision install
Solid-surface panels are fitted, sealed and finished, then fixtures, glass and cleanup.
See the Superior Installation Difference Get My Free Estimate
Material characteristics are general comparisons. Actual products, warranties and results vary by manufacturer, model and installation conditions.
Compare Before You Sign
A Higher Price Doesn’t Mean a Better Shower
Many showers are sold at premium prices on the strength of a brand name, a big showroom or a financing offer, while the wall product is thin acrylic or fiberglass and the installation is a cover-up over the existing walls, with little said about waterproofing. A big number on a quote tells you nothing about what is behind the wall. That is where showers fail.
What Some Quotes Really Include
- New panels installed over old tile or damaged walls
- Thin acrylic or fiberglass, priced like a premium product
- Waterproofing that is never explained or itemized
- Off-the-shelf big-box fixtures, with doors or repairs added later as extras
- A warranty on the product but little on the workmanship
What Every Superior Showers Quote Includes
- Full demolition to the studs, with framing inspected and repaired
- Solid-surface walls, chosen for how they perform, not for a brand name
- Waterproof backer board and water-management detailing, in writing
- Clear frameless glass and commercial-grade Delta fixtures, listed in the proposal
- Our two-year workmanship warranty, plus manufacturer coverage on eligible products
Five Questions to Ask Any Shower Company
Will you remove the old walls down to the studs, or install over what is there?
What exactly are the new walls made of, and what does the manufacturer warranty cover?
How will you waterproof the shower, and can you show me that in writing?
Are the glass door, fixtures, demolition, repairs and cleanup all included in the price?
What workmanship warranty do you provide, and is it in the written proposal?
Get a Written Estimate to Compare
Practices and pricing vary by company. We encourage you to compare written proposals line by line.
Why Swanstone is our premium recommendation
Impact resistance
Reinforced construction built for daily use.
Repairable surface
Color and texture run through the material, so minor scratches can be repaired.
Heat & chemical resistance
Follow Swan’s care directions.
Warranty
Limited lifetime residential manufacturer warranty on most products.
Why choose CASTICO
Design variety
Twelve expressive stone-inspired finishes.
Solid composite
Solid composite stone construction.
Grout-free care
Nonporous, easy-clean walls.
Value
A lower starting project price.
Choose your shower trim kit finish
Commercial-grade Delta showerhead, arm and valve trim, matched in your finish.
What’s included with either collection
Removal & prep
Demolition and haul-off, site preparation and appropriate waterproofing.
Your system
Your selected shower system, Delta fixture package and clear frameless glass.
Finish & warranty
Cleanup and our two-year Superior Showers workmanship warranty. Upgrades are quoted separately.
Warranty Details
Superior Showers Workmanship
Every installation includes our two-year workmanship warranty. The terms are written into your proposal.
Swanstone Manufacturer Warranty
Swan describes a limited lifetime residential warranty on most products. We confirm the coverage for your selected wall and base.
CASTICO Manufacturer Warranty
CASTICO’s written terms cover defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser, and they exclude removal and replacement labor.
Manufacturer warranties are limited and product-specific. Coverage, conditions and exclusions differ, and we provide the applicable written terms for your exact products.
What matters most to you?
Durability, design, price or easier entry — tell us and we’ll show you both options for your measured space.