Create a Spa-Inspired Bathroom with a Natural-Looking Stone Shower
Faux Stone Accent Wall Shower Idea & Installation Overview
Real, natural stone looks great when it’s used as surface material for bathroom renovations. The look of raw, earthy stone gives bathrooms a comforting, organic feel.
However, using real stone in this way is difficult, costly, and time-consuming. The steps required to properly integrate real stone into a bathroom redesign include:
1. Paying high prices for suitable stone material
2. Transporting the heavy stone
3. Cutting the stone with specialized tools and equipment
4. Using mortar or other industrial adhesive, which can be very messy
5. Paying for skilled masonry labor, in many cases
6. Cleaning up the area, which is likely covered in fine, inhalable stone cutting dust
This process doesn’t have to be a part of your bathroom reconditioning project, and yet you can still get the natural look of real stone. Faux stacked stone panels, corner pieces, and trim from GenStone makes it all possible!
Revitalize Your Bathroom with a GenStone Faux Stone Accent Wall
When you learn just how easy it is to obtain, prepare, and install GenStone faux stone panels, you’ll never return to using real stone again. The benefits of GenStone—especially for use in bathroom installations—are numerous, including:
- GenStone panels are waterproof. Constructed out of durable, non-porous resin, GenStone stacked stone panels can be used to line the walls of wash basins, bathtubs, and shower stalls. They make a great bathroom sink backsplash, too!
- Installation is easy. When we say you can install GenStone faux stone panels in minutes, we mean it! And, with the support you’ll get from our online resources, nothing will be left to chance.
- Color options are broad. Choose from six different themed faux stone designs, including Coffee, Iron Ore, and Desert Sunrise.
Now that you know the reasons why GenStone faux stone panels are a superior alternative to using real stone for bathroom renovations, here are a few ideas to help get you started.
Bathroom Accent Wall
Often, a simple, understated design enhancement can mean all the difference for a bathroom.
Why rip up and completely restore the entire bathroom when treating a single wall could do wonders to the overall aesthetic?
To add a faux stone accent wall to your bathroom, follow these steps:
- Choose the faux stone panel design that best suits your existing bathroom look and feel. Remember that all GenStone faux stone panels can be touched up using the latex paint of your choice. Make it your own with a little creativity!
- Measure the area of the wall so you know how much GenStone material you’ll need. For tips on how to take accurate measurements, view this page. Once you know the number of panels your job will require, place your order or visit your local hardware store to obtain your GenStone.
- Prepare the wall by removing any tiling, adornments, or fixtures (speaking of fixtures…don’t forget that GenStone panels can be easily cut-to-size to accommodate towel hangers, hooks, and lighting).
- Apply your GenStone faux stone panels using our easy, intuitive installation process. Using standard drywall screws is sufficient for installing GenStone faux stone panels on interior surfaces like those in a bathroom.
To complete the look of your new accent wall, consider adding some faux stone trim at the base, near the ceiling, or along the corners. With our vast array of complimentary faux stone panel products, you’ll always have an option to finish your accent wall the way you want it to look.
Northern Slate Bathtub Accent
Using a wainscotting approach with GenStone faux stone panels is a great idea to add some flair to an otherwise drab-looking bathroom. The best part about wainscotting is that not much material is needed to complete the project, and yet the bathroom benefits from having a real stone look to it.
For wainscotting, GenStone recommends using corner ledgers and trim where necessary. Remember that every color option has its own complementary corner ledger and trim option. If you need help selecting the right style, color, and configuration for your bathroom renovation project, don’t hesitate to contact us!
It’s best to begin a bathroom wainscotting project by choosing a lower-most, left-most corner and work your way from there. Always check to see that your panels are level after every placement, and follow the guidelines included in our installation best practices videos mentioned above.
There’s no reason why your bathroom can’t look like it was built using real stone, but without the real stone cost, time, and energy expenditure. With GenStone, your bathroom can be transformed in a single weekend!
