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At Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre they understand that your shower impacts the entire bathroom design. If your shower walls are dingy, full of cracked grout and old tile, they can bring down the overall aesthetic. Give your bathroom a facelift in just one weekend with Utile by MAAX.
Until recently, you had two options for updating your shower: expensive, labour-intensive tile or a bland one-piece shower surround.That’s where Utile comes in. The shower wall system, which looks and feels like real tile, has panels that lock together securely with MAAX’s Ulok system. Rather than installing the tiles one at a time, an entire wall is put up at once, making the installation easier than you ever thought possible. And with over 20 different styles to choose from, it’s easy to complement the rest of the room.
Every bathroom design needs a focal point, a place where the features of the room come together in one, eye-catching location. With Utile, you can create that focal point within the shower itself using a variety of different panels and designer styles.If you’re preparing a full bathroom renovation, your Utile shower walls can be the starting point for a cohesive, new look.
Tiling a shower takes time—a serious inconvenience for busy families and professionals—and a quick one-piece surround means sacrificing style. Utile’s gorgeous designs can be installed in just one weekend, and don’t require specialized tools or knowledge, so you can quickly update your shower before holiday guests start arriving. It offers the benefits of a tile shower without the hassles.
When you’re ready to get started on your shower makeover, stop into a Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre showroom. Their expert staff can help you find the right shower walls and designs for your home. Whether you want to redo your whole bathroom, or just your shower, their design savvy staff is ready to help your bathroom dreams come true with Utile by MAAX.
The editorial team at Western Living loves nothing more than a perfectly designed space, place or thing: and we’re here to tell you about it. Email us your pitches at [email protected].
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