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Do Ella Shower Stall Walls Come Smooth, or Only With the Molded Tile Pattern?

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  1. What the Pattern Looks Like
  2. Why There Is No Smooth Option
  3. If You Want Plain Walls
  4. Related Guides
  5. Related Videos
  6. Common Questions
  7. Still Need Help?

Ella molded shower stalls come only with the tile pattern formed into the walls. There is no smooth-wall version of the stall, and the pattern cannot be left off at the factory because it is part of the molded surface rather than a printed or applied finish. If you want a plain wall surface, look at a separate shower base paired with one of Ella's wall kits instead, and confirm the available finishes with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850.

What the Pattern Looks Like

The stall walls carry a molded tile layout across the surround. On some stalls the back wall also has a single upper row with a diamond pattern as an accent, with the tile pattern below it. Listing photos can make this hard to read, which is why shoppers often ask whether the walls are textured. The lines you see are part of the molded surface, not grout joints, so there is nothing to seal or regrout and the surface wipes down like any other acrylic wall. The construction of each stall type is described in the shower stall comparison.

Why There Is No Smooth Option

Because the wall texture is created by the mold, every stall of a given model comes out with the same pattern. Ella does not offer a smooth version of these stalls, and the pattern cannot be removed or filled on request. The stall is only available with the tile pattern. If a plain look matters to you, the stall is not the right product, and the next section explains what to consider instead.

If You Want Plain Walls

Consider a shower base and a wall kit rather than a one-piece stall. Ella's wall kits, their sizes and their finishes are compared in the wall kit size and finish guide, and the panel and surround options that pair with tubs and bases are described in this article on wall panels and surrounds. How the edges of those panels are finished is covered in the wall edge finish article. Bases, walls and the filler pieces that complete the enclosure are summarized in this overview. Ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 to confirm which wall kit and finish fits the base size you are planning.

Common Questions

Do the Ella shower stall walls have a tile pattern?
Yes. The stall walls are molded with a tile pattern, and on some stalls the back wall has one upper row with a diamond pattern as an accent. The pattern is part of the molded surface, not applied tile.
Is there a stall version without the tile imprint?
No. The molded stalls are only available with the tile pattern, and Ella does not offer a smooth version. For a plain wall, ask about pairing a shower base with one of Ella's separate wall kits instead.
Is the diamond pattern on the whole back wall?
On the stalls that have it, the diamond pattern is a single upper row on the back wall. The rest of the wall carries the standard tile pattern. Ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 to confirm what a specific model looks like.
Are the tile lines real grout that needs sealing?
No. The lines are molded into the acrylic surface, so there is no grout to seal, stain or regrout. Clean the walls as you would any acrylic shower surface.
How can I get plain shower walls from Ella?
Look at a shower base plus a wall kit rather than a one-piece stall. The wall kit guide lists the finishes available, and your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 can match a kit and finish to your base size.

Still Need Help?

Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850 and have your model and serial number ready.

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