Updated February 10, 2019

If you’re an architect, designer, custom builder or homeowner you may be familiar with the concept of coloring the reverse side of a piece of glass to get a clean, contemporary and easy to clean wall surface, but you may not have heard about two alternative (and less expensive) products high gloss acrylic walls (see the cool red pic above) and glossy laminated shower wall panels (see the fun blue pic below).

While all of these materials can make a dramatic impact for a backsplash or shower in a home (or feature wall or boardroom application in an office) they each have distinct advantages which drive your decision on which is best for your home. In this article we’ll dig into all 3 option so you can sift through and find the best one for you.