Shower stall walls/floors

[gfmucci]

Looking at Class A showers, there appear to be 2 main types of wall/floor designs: one piece and two piece (wall and floor separate). In the two piece designs I often note gaps of an eigth inch or more between the floor piece and the wall lining. In fact I noticed a 2019 Thor Outlaw that had a half inch gap between the two sections.

To what extent does the two piece present a leakage and water damage problem compared to the one piece design? Or is the difference primarily aesthetic?

I also notice that the higher end brands tend to have one piece designs while mid level and lower tend to have a two piece design.

 

[DennisT]

Our old class c had a gap between the shower floor and the walls.

It was actually done on purpose and the water that went there got to the drain underneath.

Had it just about 6 years and it was 9 when we traded it - no issues with the water doing that.

 

[gfmucci]

Here's a couple positives for a one piece design:

"One of the greatest advantages of this design is that it cuts down on mold buildup and makes it easier to clean."

 

[TheLooks]

The only differences will be ticky tacky little things that annoy some people. I installed 1 piece, 2 piece, and 3 piece showers in homes I built. I never cared about the little things and they didn't leak, so pick your poison. I think there is even 4 piece shower surrounds. Something for everyone as they say.