What Is a Custom Shower and How Is It Made?

Quick answer

A custom shower is a shower base or pan Made-Upon-Order to fit a specific size, shape, slope, drain location or design. Unlike standard showers, which come in set sizes, it's built to your project's measurements. To start, fill out our custom shower quote request form.

How a custom shower comes together

Step	What happens
1. Measure and design	Measure the shower area accurately and note any special needs: shape, slope or drain location. Custom showers can be rectangular, square, round or even an irregular shape to fit your space.
2. Choose the material	Options include acrylic, fiberglass, solid surface (such as Corian or Swanstone), or a tiled base built from pre-sloped panels and tile. The right choice depends on durability, look, budget and the rest of your bathroom.
3. Plan slope and drainage	The base needs the correct slope so water runs to the drain instead of pooling. The drain location should line up with your plumbing to keep installation simple.
4. Install	Once the shower is built to your dimensions, it's installed as part of the enclosure. Proper installation gives you a watertight seal and a solid, long-lasting base.
5. Seal and finish	Depending on the material, the shower may need a waterproof membrane, sealed joints and seams, or a protective finish.
6. Maintain	Clean it regularly, check for wear, and reseal when needed to prevent water damage or mold.

Ready for a price?

Send us your measurements and design details through the custom shower quote request form. If you're working with a tiled shower and a linear drain, use the custom linear drain pan request or custom shower pan request instead. For step-by-step help, see how to request a custom quote.

Good to know

Before you go custom, check our standard sizes — one may already fit your space. Each standard shower's lead time is listed on its product page, and custom showers are Made-Upon-Order, so build that into your schedule.

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