This Is Why You Should Have Porcelain Shower Walls

March 24, 2021

Porcelain is the best your bathroom can get. Discover the benefits of porcelain shower walls and how our DesignClad panels are ideal for your home.

DesignClad Vulcano Ceniza strikes the perfect note as a porcelain shower wall in this modern bathroom.

Reasons why porcelain is perfect for bathrooms

Low moisture absorption

Porcelain shower walls are virtually non-porous. This is a real advantage, given how wet shower walls become. A low moisture-absorption rate is ideal for inhibiting the growth of mould and helps improve the quality of the air inside the bathroom because of this.

Easy to clean

Porcelain tiles are also extremely easy to maintain, ideal for areas like bathrooms. Just give your shower a quick wash and wipe down to keep it looking its best.

Very hard-wearing

It is also exceptionally durable, resistant to scratches and scuffs. Porcelain, therefore easily withstands the common wear and tear, which can be a particular blessing for busy families with boisterous children.

What is DesignClad?

DesignClad is exclusive to London Stone. High-quality porcelain panels that come in sheets of 1500x1000mm (Luxury range) or 1800x900 (Premium range). This is ideal for shower walls, as it minimises grouting, which is always the first place for mould to grow and dirt to accumulate. DesignClad has a porosity of 0.4-0.5%, and is ideal for indoor and outdoor use. While full-size panels are very practical for wet walls, and offer a very sleek, minimalist feel, the sheets can also be cut into tiles, either onsite or by our Bespoke Stone Centre. This gives you enormous freedom as to the tile pattern used and an opportunity to pick your own tile size. It comes in a wide range of colours and styles, from the luxury spa-feel of Opium Black, to light-enhancing creams and greys, to the warm, urban colouring of vintage or Corten steel.

Hydra Argen DesignClad creates a warm contrast to cream colouring with this porcelain shower wall.

Styling shower walls with DesignClad porcelain

And now you know the top qualities that makes porcelain the perfect choice for your shower, let’s look at how to style your walls with DesignClad.

Large Format

DesignClad is ready-made as extra large-format tiles, or cut sheets into larger-than-average pieces. They’re a great way to add some wow-factor.

Reclaimed

Bringing a reclaimed feel to the bathroom will produce a beautiful vintage feel in your space. The effects of DesignClad are fantastic when combined with vintage textures and patterns. Metallic tones, relaxed browns and a distressed feel are perfect for creating this effect. Incorporate plenty of natural elements with your accessorising with plants and wooden touches, as well as some soft materials.

All White

A bright-white bathroom is a classic choice. But we suggest you be a bit different with a softer white. It won’t be feel so harsh in the morning, but you’ll still enjoy that clean, fresh feel. Use off-white porcelain for the shower walls and extend this to the wider bathroom. Either use the same tile throughout your project or combine differently shaped and sized tiles to add a little variation.

Neutral Grey

An extremely popular choice among designers, grey is a great choice for bathrooms because it creates such a calm environment. If you are looking for a soft, understated and traditional look for your bathroom, the pale grey of Hydra Argen is the perfect shade. For sleek and stylish shower walls, the darker tones of our Vintage Steel DesignClad porcelain will make a luxurious addition. Grey complements a vast palette of other tones so you can pair it with other colours of your choice to add your own personal touch. Whether they’re with bright white or flashes of colours like yellow, pink, or orange, grey tiles are the perfect match.

Sophisticated Steel

Explore our full range of Premium DesignClad and Luxury DesignClad further to find inspiration for your bathroom renovation and new porcelain shower walls.