A shower remodel involves more than one trade, and homeowners often ask me who handles what. If you are considering porcelain shower slabs, here is a clear breakdown, so there are no surprises.
Why Homeowners Choose Porcelain
Porcelain is dense and non-porous, so it does not need sealing. It comes in large slabs, which means far fewer grout lines than a tiled shower, and it is easy to wipe clean. It also comes in marble, stone, and modern looks. You can see what we carry on our porcelain page.
What We Handle
- Helping you choose the porcelain slab
- Measuring your shower
- Fabricating the slabs, including cutouts
- Installing the slabs on your walls, niches, and benches
What Other Professionals Handle
- Plumbing and fixtures
- Waterproofing and framing
- Cabinets and general construction
- Tile installation, because we sell tile but do not install it
Why This Clarity Helps
When you know who does what, you can plan the order of work and avoid delays. We focus on the stone, and we coordinate best when your other professionals know our scope. If you want to read about how we approach it, see our shower remodel page. If you also want floor or wall tile, you can browse our tile selection.
A Few Things to Plan For
Porcelain is very hard, but an exposed edge can chip, so edge detailing matters. Fabrication is specialized, so we plan the cutouts with you early. Homeowners in Thousand Oaks, Wildwood, and Camarillo choose us for this, and our service area page lists the other communities we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do porcelain shower slabs need sealing?
No. Porcelain does not need sealing.
Do you install tile in the shower?
No. We sell tile, but we do not install it. We install stone and porcelain slabs.
Do you handle the entire shower remodel?
No. We handle the slab portion. Other professionals handle plumbing, waterproofing, and general work.
Visit Arena Marble & Granite
Come see porcelain slabs in person and tell us about your shower project.
Arena Marble & Granite
2300 Corporate Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Phone: (805) 375-2771
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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