What colors, patterns and heights do Ella shower wall panels come in?

Ella wall panel systems are white based. The acrylic kits come in Carrara White, which gives a white marble look, or a solid white gloss, the SMC kits carry a glossy white subway tile pattern, and the molded shower stall is white only with a tile pattern formed into its walls at the factory. Color beyond white lives in the grout-free tiles, where the interlocking click tile comes in five colors and a gray marble panel tile is also listed. Heights run from the 48 inch tub surround kits to a 105 inch acrylic kit, and the 12-piece SMC kit reaches 96 inches, which is a full 8 feet. Wall Panels and Surrounds for Walk-In Tubs: Acrylic 3-Panel Kits, Cultured Marble, and PVC Tiles describes each family in depth; this page lines up the looks and the heights so you can choose one.

The Looks You Can Order, Family by Family

Ella wall products fall into five families, and the color and pattern choices change with each one. The table lists only the figures published in the sources for this page; where a cell says not listed, confirm it with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 before ordering.

What the differences mean is that pattern, not color, is the real choice among the panel kits. If you want a marble look, the Carrara White acrylic kit or the travertine cultured marble panels give it. If you want a tile look without grout, the SMC subway kit molds the joints into a glossy white surface. If you want a plain wall, the solid white gloss 3-piece surround is the only uniform option. Beige is the color customers ask about most often, and it is not available on the base, the walls or the stall; the only route to a color other than white is the interlocking click tile or the gray marble panel tile. Does the Ella shower come in other colors, and are the walls smooth? explains why the molded stall is white with a tile pattern that cannot be left off.

Heights, and Whether an 8 Foot Wall Is Available

Yes, an 8 foot wall is available. The 12-piece SMC kit covers 36 by 60 by 96 inches, and 96 inches is exactly 8 feet. The acrylic kits run slightly taller: the solid white 3-piece surround is 97 inches, the current 3-panel kits are 98 or 105 inches, and the Carrara White 6-piece kit finishes at 92 inches. Because these are wall systems that you cut and fit rather than surrounds molded to one tub, a kit taller than your ceiling is trimmed on site, and the cut edges of acrylic panels are finished with trim strips or sealant from a tile or building supply store, since Ella does not supply custom edge pieces. The published cutting guide on the wall panels page shows how to cut the acrylic safely.

The shorter kits exist for a reason. A walk-in tub surround does not need floor-to-ceiling coverage, so the 6-piece SMC kit at 48 inches high and the 40 by 48 by 60 inch acrylic version are sized to rise from the tub deck rather than the floor. The 9-piece SMC kit at 72 inches sits between the two. What Does Acrylic Look Like on a Tub or Shower Wall? describes the glossy, warm-to-the-touch surface and the 0.118 inch panel thickness, which is why an acrylic wall adds no noticeable thickness to the room.

Does the Walk-In Tub Come with Surround Walls?

No. A walk-in tub arrives with the panels that finish the tub itself, not the walls above it. The accessories video on this page shows what those are: any Ella tub less than 60 inches long comes with an extension panel so it fits a standard 60 inch alcove, and it can be placed on the right or the left side of the tub. Walk-in tubs also come with one reversible end panel that covers the plumbing and the frame on the exposed end, and a second end panel can be purchased if the tub sits against a wall with both ends exposed. The video also shows the 4-fold glass screen, which attaches to the wall side of the tub away from the extension panel, and the Ella flexible tile flange, which is strongly recommended for the installation of the tub.

The wall above the deck is a separate choice. None of the wall families is a tub-specific surround molded to one model; they are wall systems you cut and fit to your space, so whatever you choose must match the tub footprint exactly and overlap the tile flange and the deck so water runs back into the tub. Optional accessories ordered with the tub ship together with it, so settle the wall choice with your Ella dealer when you place the tub order rather than after delivery.

How to See the Colors Before You Order

Shower wall sample binders are available and show the different colors, so ask your Ella dealer about seeing one before you commit to a pattern. If you have heard a pattern name that is not in the table above, such as a frost pattern, it does not appear in the published material for Ella wall products; the listed looks are Carrara White, solid white gloss, the white subway pattern, the CNC engraved marble and stone patterns, travertine cultured marble, gray marble, and the five click tile colors. Availability of each line changes over time, so check the current shower and accessories pages on ellasbubbles.com or ask the team before ordering. Once you have a family in mind, How Many Wall Tiles or Panels Come in an Ella Box or Kit? tells you how many pieces arrive, and Shower Bases and Walls: Roll-In, Seat, Custom Sizes, Thresholds and Wall Systems pairs the walls with a base and threshold.

The cultured marble video on this page shows the travertine panels going up: they can be glued over drywall, plaster, painted walls, Durock or even existing tiles, the edges are factory finished for seamless joining but can be trimmed and cut for a custom fit, and the panels can be carried and installed by one person.

Watch: Walk-In Tub Accessories to Enhance Your Experience | Ella's Bubbles with chapters and a full transcript.

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