Most of you probably remember this fabulous Before & After: $1,000 Bathroom Makeover that we featured this summer. I, on the other hand (with my failing memory), forgot about it until I saw it again on Remodelista. What I was particularly drawn to on a second viewing of this bathroom was the corrugated tub surround and its $21 price tag.
In theory, corrugated metal sounds like a rust disaster waiting to happen, it's actually quite durable and corrosion resistant. Janet over at Remodelista explains that most corrugated metal comes with corrosion-resistant coatings (such as zinc). Also, "aluminum siding is great for indoor applications as it is softer to work with, and because the aluminum reacts with moist air to form aluminum oxide. This reaction creates a very hard coating that then seals the aluminum surface from future deterioration."
For the remodel from Country Living, the galvanized sheets were cut to fit (ask a carpenter for help) and then finished with Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel before screwing them in place. Self-sealing roofing screws and metallic caulk were used to prevent leaks.
(Image credits: Amanda Clark / Country Living; DeForest Architects)
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so i think this looks super cool...but the husband brings up a good point: wouldn't it be really loud?
Our entire bathroom all walls, including shower surround is corrugated metal. It does not rust and is more impervious to water than tiles (as seapage does occur through the motar used between tiles). Not sure about the loud thing, we haven't noticed it. It looks totally frickin cool. We have a couple of antique portholes in the shower stall so we have a view outside and also open should we desire.
I thought the same thing as sissy. I'd be worried about mold growing between the wall an the metal part...
Looks cool though!
It does look cool. I may try it in my laundry room, behind the utility sink and washer and dryer.
What a great take off on bead board. Will it be loud? Considering how loud the running water of a shower is in general, maybe this will just add a pleasant soft cacophony of actual water music (my apologies to Handel) in the background.
Its an exterior grade product, mold or rust shouldn't be a problem if installed correctly. Ideally an assembly of a waterproof membrane and pressure treated nailing strips with self sealing washer head screws would work.
The first installation looks problematic, but the second one
looks like some thought was put into the installation.
You could also mount the metal panels as a screen, offset from the walls. No worries about water trapped behind the metal - all will evaporate. Just make sure the backing wall is water resistant.
Love the look!
I would love this outside or it's a great idea for renters who want to cover up ugly tile!
I'm a fan, especially when paired with the "can-can panties" shower curtain! Beautiful.
Hi there,
Do you intend that the pressure treated nailing strips are placed on the outside of the panels, or on the backside/wallside? Thanks.