Q&A

Is Swanstone waterproof?

Is Swanstone waterproof?

Swanstone is a brand name solid surfacing material used in shower stalls and bathrooms, along with other areas of the house that require a tough waterproof surface. Swanstone, manufactured from polymers, is impervious to chemicals, heat and other damage.

What is Swanstone shower walls made of?

Veritek is a compression-molded composite material with molded-in color and a natural gloss surface. Veritek has no surface coating to chip or crack – color runs throughout. Veritek shower walls offer outstanding value, and durability while being easy to install.

Are Swanstone shower walls good?

Swanstone is the Best High-Performance Solid Surface for Residential and Commercial Applications. Heat resistant to 450° – the best in the industry. Walls can handle steamer units. Swanstone is impervious to damage from common household culprits.

How thick are Swanstone shower walls?

It is a Compression Molded acrylic and mineral blend that resembles real stone slab walls. Swanstone Tub and Shower Walls are 1/4 Inch thick and is not a laminate which means color runs throughout the material. If it has surface scratches they can be buffed out with an abrasive cleaner or tooth paste.

How do I clean Swanstone?

Clean your Swanstone sink by using abrasive cleaners or other similar products. Use of a nylon scouring pad is also recommended. Food-based stains can be removed using a 50-50 mix of bleach and water solution and soaking for 15 minutes. For rust or other mineral stains, rust-removing products are acceptable.

Are there any problems with the Swanstone shower door?

As long as you follow the directions and add the necessary bracing, this is a sturdy wall set. I have the hand-held bar and a sliding shower door mounted on it and it didn’t have any problems. The one area to watch… the outer edge has a radius that turns out, away from the wall.

What kind of tub Surround does Swanstone use?

I purchased this Swanstone Veritek tub surround to replace an existing worn-out tub, with a poorly installed and broken old vinyl tub surround (not a Swanstone). I did plenty of research and based on great reviews I decided to go with this Swanstone direct-to-stud installation, along with purchasing an accompanying 3060 bathtub.

What are the customer reviews of Swanstone walls?

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Very nice! Follow directions. Went in very easy, just spent a little extra time getting the studs straight and these walls went in as if the room were designed for them.

Is the Swanstone Veritek tub surround good or bad?

Good, but not as sturdy as I had hoped… I purchased this Swanstone Veritek tub surround to replace an existing worn-out tub, with a poorly installed and broken old vinyl tub surround (not a Swanstone).