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The Surface: An Industry-Specific Blog

5 Installation Advantages of Meridian® Solid Surface for Contractors

Published Feb 13, 2026 9:30:00 AM

Commercial bathroom projects move fast. Tight timelines, strict specs and coordination among multiple trades mean every step needs to go smoothly. For contractors, the materials and partner you choose can make all the difference between finishing on time or falling behind. 

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Topics: Toilet Partitions, Shower Bases, Tub Surrounds, Wall Panels

 

How Architects Can Use Solid Surface Materials to Balance Form and Function

Published Feb 9, 2026 9:29:59 AM

Designing a commercial bathroom is an exercise in balance. Architects and designers must create spaces that look refined and intentional while standing up to the constant wear that comes with public use.  

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Topics: Toilet Partitions, Shower Bases, Tub Surrounds, Wall Panels

 

Why Grout-Free Shower Walls are a Better Choice for Commercial Buildings

Published Jan 30, 2026 9:30:00 AM

Grout commonly poses a challenge for institutional and commercial showers. It can trap bacteria and moisture that turn into mold. Grout also requires a level of upkeep that is time consumingSwitching to grout-free shower walls helps to improve hygiene while reducing maintenance needs for commercial buildings.

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Topics: Higher Education, Government, Multi Family Housing, Wall Panels, Healthcare, Correctional Facilities

 

Why Grout-Free Shower Walls Are a Better Choice for Commercial Buildings

Published Sep 15, 2025 11:23:40 AM

Grout commonly poses a challenge for institutional and commercial showers. It can trap bacteria and moisture that turn into mold. Grout also requires a level of upkeep that is time-consuming. Switching to grout-free shower walls helps to improve hygiene while reducing maintenance needs for commercial buildings.  

Tower Industries manufactures grout-free shower walls in both solid and tile patterns, as well as several color options, to match any bathroom aesthetic. Grout-free shower walls maintain their appearance without the common issues of deterioration seen with traditional grout. Now is the perfect time to replace your traditional tiled shower walls and enjoy the benefits of a grout-free design.

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Topics: Wall Panels

 

Durable Solutions for Government Housing: Meridian Solid Surface® Shower Bases and Wall Panels

Published Sep 9, 2025 12:17:22 PM

When building new government housing or updating existing structures, it is important to find materials that are durable enough to withstand repeated use. Traditional tile bathroom products can crack harbor bacteria and mold, and look unsightly as grout deteriorates. Meridian Solid Surface® shower bases and tile-pattern wall panels are a heavy-duty, clean and quality solution for government housing. Whether you are installing bathroom products for active military personnel and their families, Meridian Solid Surface® can withstand use for years to come.

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Topics: Government, Shower Bases, Wall Panels

 

Case Study: Meridian® Tile-Patterned Shower Walls vs. Traditional Tile

Published Feb 8, 2023 3:19:07 PM

How Meridian®️️️️ Tile-Patterned Shower Walls Helped a Premier Contracting Firm 

Homestead Construction is a premier contracting firm in Columbus, Ohio. Find out what challenges they faced and how Tower Industries manufactured a solid surface solution with grout-free Meridian®️️️️ shower walls in a tile pattern. 

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Topics: Case Studies, Wall Panels

 

Case Study: A Tile Alternative for Showers in Solid Surface Shower Walls

Published Feb 3, 2023 9:37:54 AM

How Solid Surface Showers Reduced Construction Disruption for Families

Nationwide Reality invests heavily in real estate in downtown Columbus. Learn how Tower Industries earned the trust of Nationwide Reality. Working together, they solved their shower problem with solid surface tile wall panels, an alternative to shower tile.

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Topics: Wall Panels

 

New E-book: Creating Safer Showers for Patients

Published Aug 26, 2021 1:59:51 PM

It is a fact of caring for patients in behavioral health treatment that there is a risk that a patient may commit an act of self-harm.

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Topics: Shower Bases, Tub Surrounds, Wall Panels, Healthcare

 

Shower Components Delivered On Time and On Budget

Published Jun 22, 2021 2:22:27 PM

Tower is committed to on-time delivery of our products

At Tower Industries, we firmly believe that when you succeed, we succeed. That’s why we’re devoted to ensuring that your shower component project is completed on schedule and on budget -- every time. It’s what has made us the manufacturer of choice for thousands upon thousands of solid surface shower applications, from customers all over.

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Topics: Shower Bases, Tub Surrounds, Wall Panels

 

The Best Material for Shower Walls: Solid Surface vs Tile

Published Jul 24, 2020 2:00:29 PM

Are you planning a commercial shower installation? Are you unsure if tile is the right option for your project? If you’re looking for a tile alternative, consider Meridian® Solid Surface. In this blog post, we compare the head-to-head benefits of traditional shower tile with a tile alternative, Meridian® Solid Surface shower wall panels. Continue reading to discover which shower wall material is right for your project.  

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Topics: Wall Panels

 

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