Instead of installing tile in your shower, consider this time-saving, waterproof material. Here's what you need to know.

While they may all look the same or similar in the showroom, you need to compare the plastic materials ... often ruin acrylic wall panels when cutting the hole for the shower faucet.

A: Solid-surface shower wall panel kits are becoming very popular for new shower-stall installations. These durable waterproof panels can be custom-cut and installed over existing tile walls.

The Good Plastic Company says the panels are ideal for creating wall accents, backlit reception areas, furniture and statement pieces, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. They have a ...