{"id":1153,"date":"2022-04-04T09:44:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T13:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2023-07-18T09:23:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T13:23:52","slug":"pros-cons-become-acrylic-shower-wall-panel-dealer-laminate-wall-panel-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/2022\/04\/pros-cons-become-acrylic-shower-wall-panel-dealer-laminate-wall-panel-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of Becoming an Acrylic Shower Wall Panel Dealer (with 3 alternatives if you hate acrylic walls)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve dreamed of owning your own bathroom remodeling business and enjoying the profits which come with ownership. However, today you\u2019re \u2018just\u2019 a subcontract installer, or sales rep or manager who <em>\u2018gets to\u2019 <\/em>watch your owner enjoy the fruits (literally) of your labor. <strong><em>You\u2019re thinking becoming an acrylic shower wall panel dealer (and starting your own business) could be right for you. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Or perhaps you own a small residential general contracting business. And you\u2019re doing a little bit of everything. You do windows, siding, roofing and kitchen and bathroom remodels. You\u2019re running around like a chicken with your head cut off. You\u2019re <em>trying <\/em>to eek out a few more bucks than if you worked for somebody else. However, today you\u2019ve got more aggravations without many extra dollars in your bank account to show for it. <strong><em>You\u2019re thinking becoming an acrylic shower wall panel dealer (and focusing on bathrooms) could be the way to finally start making more money\u2026with less aggravation. <\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p>Or perhaps you\u2019re tired of the <em>Tin-Men-Esque <\/em>sales approach your company in the acrylic shower and tub liner business uses today. And you think they\u2019re ripping people off with how much they charge for plastic wall panels. You know if you started your own business (whether it was using acrylic shower wall panels \u2013 or other <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/laminate-diy-shower-bathroom-wall-panels\/\">grout free shower products<\/a>) you wouldn\u2019t treat customer like a \u2018transaction\u2019 to gouge as much outrageous profits out of them as you could. <strong><em>You\u2019re thinking about getting into the grout free shower wall panel market, and you KNOW you\u2019d do it differently than the sleaze-ball operators in your hometown. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>And although you\u2019ve talked about getting into the \u2018bath in a day\u2019 (or grout free shower wall panel) business, you may not know the pros and cons of using acrylic shower wall panels. And conversely if you\u2019re not a fan of this product you\u2019re not even sure what alternatives exist. And if this is your struggle this article is written for you. My goal will be to accomplish 3 things.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Goal #1) I\u2019ll outline the pros (advantages) of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer<\/strong> and even let you know who some of the \u2018big boy manufacturers\u2019 are (OK \u2013 sorry to be sexist here ladies) you could contact if you\u2019d like to go down this road.<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><strong>Goal #2) I\u2019ll talk about the cons (or disadvantages) of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer, <\/strong>so you won\u2019t get all \u2018stary-eyed\u2019 and drink the \u2018acrylic\u2019 Kool-Aid before you know the challenges you\u2019ll be up against.<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><strong>Goal #3) And finally, if you\u2019ve been selling, installing and seeing the growth of acrylic wall panels \u2013 but you simply HATE, HATE, HATE the product, I\u2019ll present 3 alternative wall panel systems you could use to grow your business. <\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>OK \u2013 let\u2019s start with the pros of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer.<\/p><h2><strong>(Section 1) The pros (advantages) of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer <\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Pro #1 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 The product is well known (and offered by well-known brands)<\/strong><\/h3><p>Acrylic shower and bathtub wall panels have been around for more than 40 years. They\u2019re established. People have seen them at home shows and watched the \u2018bath in a day\u2019 commercials on TV for years. And they\u2019re even marketed under large name brands like Jacuzzi. It\u2019s not hard to sell a product when it has \u2018street cred\u2019 in your hometown.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-1-acrylic-shower-wall-panels-from-Jacuzzi-logo.png\" alt=\"Pro 1 acrylic shower wall panels from Jacuzzi logo | Innovate Building Solutions #ShowerWallPanels #ShowerRemodel #ShowerWallDealer\" width=\"900\" height=\"206\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1159 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-1-acrylic-shower-wall-panels-from-Jacuzzi-logo.png 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-1-acrylic-shower-wall-panels-from-Jacuzzi-logo-768x176.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><h3><strong>Pro #2 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 It\u2019s a lower cost alternative than a tile remodel (with much less maintenance) <\/strong><\/h3><p>Not everyone has the money to do a shower remodel which looks like it\u2019s pulled from the pages of high-end interior design magazines oozing with intricate tile patterns. There\u2019s a lot of people who have champagne tastes, but unfortunately, they\u2019re livin\u2019 with beer budgets. Fortunately, acrylic wall panels are more cost-effective (and time-effective to install) than tile. This opens the largest market \u2013 which are the middle-income consumers &#8211; to you.<\/p><h3><strong>Pro #3 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Some manufacturers have lead generation programs \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><p>Anyone who has started their own business knows \u2013 nothing (and I mean nothing) happens unless you have leads. Without leads, there\u2019s no sales! And although you can start a business working for friends and relatives (of course, they all want a \u2018deal\u2019), you quickly need to move beyond your small circle and get leads from people you don\u2019t know.<\/p><p>And this is where lead generation programs are critical. And if terms like SEO (Search Engine Optimization), SEM (Search Engine Marketing), or CTA\u2019s (Calls to Action) are Greek to you \u2013 manufacturers who can help you (usually for a fee) generate leads can be important partners to grow your business. It\u2019s nice to know several of the larger acrylic companies (BCI Acrylic and Jacuzzi to name two) have lead generation programs.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-3-marketing-help-from-shower-wall-panel-supplier.jpg\" alt=\"Pro 3 marketing help from shower wall panel supplier | Innovate Building Solutions #Marketing #DIYBusiness #BathroomProductDealer\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1160 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-3-marketing-help-from-shower-wall-panel-supplier.jpg 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-3-marketing-help-from-shower-wall-panel-supplier-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><h3><strong>Pro #4 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Thin acrylic sheets can be installed over old tile for a one-day project <\/strong><\/h3><p>The ability to do a shower or bath remodel without a lot of time (or man\/woman power) is critical in today\u2019s scarce labor market. And with a one-day installation (when you install acrylic walls over old tile) \u2013you can make money and move onto the next job quicker. And while the process of going over old tile can (and should be- IMHO) be debated, it\u2019s a quick (and therefore profitable) process.<\/p><h3><strong>Pro #5 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Some manufacturers offer in home design programs so customers can see how their tub or shower will look <\/strong><\/h3><p>To sell jobs you need your prospects excited to spend money. It\u2019s as simple as that. And if your potential customer can\u2019t visualize what the finished project will look like (and how much more stylish their bathroom will be), it\u2019ll be harder for you to get them to give you a deposit.<\/p><p>This is where in-home design programs (like this one from Bath Planet) come in handy. Your customer can \u2018see\u2019 their new space. This builds excitement. This helps them get comfortable giving you their credit card.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-5-In-home-shower-base-and-wall-panel-design-program-bathplanet.png\" alt=\"Pro 5 In home shower base and wall panel design program bathplanet | Innovate Building Solutions #BathroomRemodel #BathroomRemodelProgram #ShowerRemodelDesignProgram\" width=\"900\" height=\"618\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1161 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-5-In-home-shower-base-and-wall-panel-design-program-bathplanet.png 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pro-5-In-home-shower-base-and-wall-panel-design-program-bathplanet-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><p>And while there are many \u2018pros\u2019 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 you need to go into your business \u2018eyes wide open\u2019 and knows the negatives (or cons) of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer. So, here they are.<\/p><h2><strong>(Section 2) The cons of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer<\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Con #1 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 It seems like <em>EVERYONE<\/em> is already selling it. <\/strong><\/h3><p>It\u2019s hard making money when it seems like everyone in your market is selling acrylic wall panels. And when this happens there\u2019s always that guy who is in a \u2018race to the bottom.\u2019 He advertises his low, low prices. \u00a0And his low, low prices are driving your profits margins into the basement.<\/p><p>And while manufacturers try to differentiate their offerings around features (like Microban) or seals of approval (like the Good Housekeeping seal), many homeowners still will say \u2013 acrylic is acrylic is acrylic. It\u2019s just a glue-up, thin, plastic wall panel system.<\/p><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ubh39oCuNYU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/><br \/>When you have a \u2018me-too\u2019 product be prepared \u2013 at least on occasion \u2013to discounting your estimate (and reduce your profit margins) to get jobs closed.<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/become-a-dealer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JOIN-IBB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"386\" height=\"28\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-356\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3><strong>Con #2 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Some people don\u2019t like thin plastic wall panels<\/strong><\/h3><p>Let\u2019s face facts, 1\/8\u201d thick acrylic wall panels \u2013 when compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/laminate-diy-shower-bathroom-wall-panels\/\">3\/8\u201d thick laminate panels<\/a> or 3\/8\u201d thick cultured granite walls just doesn\u2019t feel or look as high quality. And when you\u2019re trying to get someone to spend $6,000 or $16,000 on a tub to shower conversion, you\u2019ll need a product line which justifies a premium price like thicker wall panels.<\/p><p>Will 1\/8\u201d thick plastic panels win the day vs. thicker competitive products?<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/laminate-diy-shower-bathroom-wall-panels\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-2-thickness-of-acrylic-wall-panels-vs.-laminate-panels.png\" alt=\"Con 2 thickness of acrylic wall panels vs. laminate panels | Innovate Building Solutions #LaminatedWallPanels #WaterproofLaminatedShowerWalls #AcrylicWallPanels\" width=\"900\" height=\"1349\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1162 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-2-thickness-of-acrylic-wall-panels-vs.-laminate-panels.png 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-2-thickness-of-acrylic-wall-panels-vs.-laminate-panels-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-2-thickness-of-acrylic-wall-panels-vs.-laminate-panels-768x1151.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3><strong>Con #3 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Some acrylic manufacturers will <em>tell you<\/em>, <em>\u201cThere\u2019s no room at the inn!\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/h3><p>It used to be easy to become a dealer of acrylic wall panels. However, in todays growing bathroom remodeling market \u2013 and with squeezed supply chains \u2013several acrylic wall panel manufacturers ARE NOT taking on ANY new dealers. And where does this leave you (if you want to become a new acrylic bath and shower dealer). Simply\u2026.it leaves you\u2026<\/p><h4>Out in the cold!<\/h4><p>You can\u2019t buy, what they (\u2018er the acrylic manufacturers) won\u2019t sell you.<\/p><p>Fortunately \u2013 there are alternatives. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/laminate-diy-shower-bathroom-wall-panels\/\">laminate wall panels<\/a>, cultured granite\/solid surface and PVC backed composite systems which have suppliers open to new dealers (you\u2019ll learn more about these options in section 3).<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/become-a-dealer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JOIN-IBB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-356\" \/><\/a><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/laminate-diy-shower-bathroom-wall-panels\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-3-laminate-wall-panel-dealership-available-rough-wood-.png\" alt=\"Con 3 laminate wall panel dealership available rough wood | Innovate Building Solutions #Roughwood #Laminated #WallPanels\" width=\"900\" height=\"749\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1163 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-3-laminate-wall-panel-dealership-available-rough-wood-.png 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-3-laminate-wall-panel-dealership-available-rough-wood--768x639.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3><strong>Con #4 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 You may compete with your own manufacturing partners \u2018other\u2019 brands<\/strong><\/h3><p>Depending on which acrylic wall panel manufacturer you choose, you may find yourself competing with the \u2018other brands\u2019 they sell to contractors in your market.<\/p><h3><strong>Con #5 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Some manufacturers have expensive franchise or training fees <\/strong><\/h3><p>Starting up a business \u2013 while exciting \u2013 is also stressful and E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E! There\u2019s not only much to learn but you\u2019ll also find countless costs you never think of. And while it would be nice to work with known name brands \u2013 there\u2019s larger costs (in the form of franchise or system fees) to getting started with these companies. And besides \u2013 many of their plum franchise territories for these name brands (\u2018er Jacuzzi and Bath Planet) are already taken.<\/p><p>Before you \u2018sign on the bottom line\u2019 with any company, put together a complete budget for your business. Make sure all your money IS NOT going to the manufacturer! After all \u2013 if you don\u2019t have a marketing budget to bring customers \u2018in the door\u2019 (so to speak), you\u2019ll be in big trouble hitting your goals.<\/p><h3><strong>Con #6 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 Options in matte finishes are limited<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you look at the bathroom market today (and glance at higher end interior design magazines which are setting the style trends) you\u2019ll see people want the \u2018spa look\u2019 in their bathrooms. And these spa style bathrooms are using more \u2018matte and brushed finishes.\u2019 Just think how often these bathrooms are using \u2018moodier\u2019 matte black or brushed nickel finished fixtures and glass shower door trim (so the bathroom is more relaxing).<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/waterproof-wall-panels-free-samples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FREE-SAMPLE-LAMINATED.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"27\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-278\" \/><\/a><br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-6-matte-finish-white-subway-tile-laminate-shower-wall-panels-.jpg\" alt=\"Con 6 matte finish white subway tile laminate shower wall panels | Innovate Building Solutions #ShowerHardware #BrushNickelHardware #BathroomRemodel\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1164 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-6-matte-finish-white-subway-tile-laminate-shower-wall-panels-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-6-matte-finish-white-subway-tile-laminate-shower-wall-panels--675x900.jpg 675w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-6-matte-finish-white-subway-tile-laminate-shower-wall-panels--768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><p>Since most acrylic wall panels only come in gloss \u2013 they look out synch with today\u2019s design trends.<\/p><h3><strong>Con #7 of becoming an acrylic wall panel dealer \u2013 The accessories look tacky <\/strong><\/h3><p>Do you really think an acrylic \u2018corner caddy\u2019 looks like a real tile job? IMHO \u2013 acrylic shower and tub wall surround accessories \u2013 while functional and easy to clean \u2013 detract from the looks of the system (and make the finished project look fake).<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-7-acrylic-double-corner-caddies-look-fake.jpg\" alt=\"Con 7 acrylic double corner caddies look fake | Innovate Building Solutions #ShowerAccessories #BathroomRemodel #ShowerWalls\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1165 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-7-acrylic-double-corner-caddies-look-fake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-7-acrylic-double-corner-caddies-look-fake-675x900.jpg 675w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Con-7-acrylic-double-corner-caddies-look-fake-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><p>So, if after reading the disadvantages of acrylic wall panels you\u2019re now asking yourself, \u201cAre there better alternatives to these panels,\u201d \u2013 I\u2019ll show you 3 products you\u2019ll want to learn more about.<\/p><h2><strong>(Section 3) Three alternative wall panel systems to research before jumping on the acrylic \u2018band-wagon\u2019 <\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Alternative #1 \u2013 Laminate shower, bathtub, and bathroom wall panels<\/strong><\/h3><p>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wVY5v--ekAU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\nThis is a product line many people in the U.S. have never heard of \u2026. except if you\u2019ve lived in Europe (where they\u2019ve been around for 41 years. This line is <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/\">laminate wall panels<\/a> (shown below).<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-3d-textured-slate-laminate-bath-and-shower-panels-1-1.png\" alt=\"Alternative 1 3d textured slate laminate bath and shower panels | Innovate Building Solutions #3DTexturedLaminatedWallPanels #LaminatedWallPanels #ShowerWallPanelsDealer\" width=\"900\" height=\"558\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1166 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-3d-textured-slate-laminate-bath-and-shower-panels-1-1.png 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-3d-textured-slate-laminate-bath-and-shower-panels-1-1-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>This product is 3\/8\u201d thick, 23.6\u201d wide by 94.4\u201d tall. These panels click and lock together (like laminate flooring you\u2019ve installed before). They\u2019re only 26 lbs. and can be installed by one person. In addition, they\u2019re available in a wide range of matte finishes like you\u2019ll see below.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-installation-of-laminate-shower-panels-onto-OSB.jpg\" alt=\"Alternative 1 installation of laminate shower panels onto OSB | Innovate Building Solutions #EasyInstall #OnePersonInstall #EasyWallPanelInstall\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1167 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-installation-of-laminate-shower-panels-onto-OSB.jpg 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-installation-of-laminate-shower-panels-onto-OSB-675x900.jpg 675w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-1-installation-of-laminate-shower-panels-onto-OSB-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><p>In addition, this product is very realistic because the faux grout joints are a different color and \u2018indented\u2019 to look (and feel) like tile and stone.<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/waterproof-wall-panels-free-samples\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FREE-SAMPLE-LAMINATED.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"343\" height=\"25\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-278\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3><strong>Alternative #2 \u2013 Cultured granite and cultured marble wall panels<\/strong><\/h3><p>While this product was uber-popular back in the era when mullets were actually IN-STYLE, they\u2019re still a popular choice today with United States homeowners. They\u2019re 3\/8\u201d thick, durable and built like a tank. It\u2019s also nice to know you can get standard and <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/custom-cultured-marble-granite-shower-pans\/\">custom shower pans<\/a> which match the walls (this can be a nice feature when you have prospects who struggle to pick colors).<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/custom-cultured-marble-granite-shower-pans\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-2-solid-surface-cultured-granite-shower-wall-panel-dealers.png\" alt=\"Alternative 2 solid surface cultured granite shower wall panel dealers | Innovate Building Solutions #ShowerPans #ShowerBases #CustomShowerPans\" width=\"900\" height=\"1224\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1168 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-2-solid-surface-cultured-granite-shower-wall-panel-dealers.png 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-2-solid-surface-cultured-granite-shower-wall-panel-dealers-662x900.png 662w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-2-solid-surface-cultured-granite-shower-wall-panel-dealers-768x1044.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>You\u2019ll need 2 people to install these panels. And though they can be quite heavy (a 60\u201d x 96\u201d back wall panel will weigh 120 lbs.), owners love the \u2018girth\u2019 of this system.<\/p><h3><strong>Alternative #3 \u2013 PVC composite wall panels <\/strong><\/h3><p>These \u00bc\u201d thick wall panels can also be used over old tiles and are simple to move around (but are sturdier than acrylic because they\u2019re twice as thick). They\u2019re digital replicas of stone patterns and are super-easy to cut (you can even just use a carpenter\u2019s knife to cut them).<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-3-PVC-shower-wall-panel-become-a-dealer.jpg\" alt=\"Alternative 3 PVC shower wall panel become a dealer | Innovate Building Solutions #PVCShowerWalls #PVCShowerWallPanels #ShowerWalls\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1169 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-3-PVC-shower-wall-panel-become-a-dealer.jpg 900w, https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Alternative-3-PVC-shower-wall-panel-become-a-dealer-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p><p>They come in a wide range of marble and granite patterns and have stylish accessories.<\/p><h3><strong>So, which shower wall panel line(s) make the most sense for your new business? <\/strong><\/h3><p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you think acrylic, laminate, cultured marble or PVC wall panels are the \u2018greatest thing since sliced bread,\u2019 it\u2019s important to know \u2013 no matter what panel (or panel systems) you choose every one of them has their strengths and weaknesses (and this is \u2013 quite frankly \u2013 coming from a guy who is setting up a <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/\">dealer network with laminate wall panels<\/a> right now!).<\/p><p>The smart thing for you to do if you\u2019re looking at entering this \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/\">grout free shower and tub wall panel\u2019 business<\/a> is thoroughly explore ALL options. And even if you don\u2019t find the perfect one for you \u2013 you may find it\u2019s smartest to use more than one line to have a broader \u2018basket\u2019 of options to help your customers.<\/p><p>And if you\u2019d like to learn more how to <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/dealers\/\">become a dealer of laminate wall panels<\/a> (and yes \u2013 this is a plug for my company which stocks and distributes these panels and <a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/product\/modern-low-profile-shower-pans-bases\/\">low profile shower pans<\/a> across the country), call 888-467-5888 and ask for Mike.<\/p><p>Thanks for reading!<\/p><p>Mike<\/p><p>###<\/p><p>In addition, if you\u2019d like to connect on LinkedIn, you\u2019ll find me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mikefoti\/\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mikefoti\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve dreamed of owning your own bathroom remodeling business and enjoying the profits which come with ownership. 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