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Where Can I Buy a Fiberglass Shower Pan or Base From Ella?

Updated September 2026

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  1. Where Each Type Is Carried
  2. What Ella's Fiberglass Pans and Bases Are
  3. Before You Order
  4. Related Guides
  5. Related Videos
  6. Common Questions

Ella shower pans and bases are available through your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850, and the complete one-piece and multi-piece shower kits are also carried by Home Depot. Ella's low-threshold and barrier-free multi-piece showers are made in the USA from fiberglass with the AcrylX applied acrylic finish, so the pan arrives as a fiberglass shell with a finished acrylic walking surface. The full lineup, from roll-in pans to SMC low-profile bases, is described in Ella Shower Kits and Bases: Multi-Piece Showers, Roll-In Bases, and Cultured Marble.

Where Each Type Is Carried

  • Complete one-piece and multi-piece shower kits, such as the Liberty, Freedom and Accessible Plus packages, are Home Depot items. They are made to order, so delivery scheduling, missing parts and returns for those kits go through Home Depot.
  • Shower bases and pans on their own, the collapsible rubber dam and the wall surrounds are available through your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850.
  • Cultured marble bases have been on hold with no restock date, so check availability before you plan a project around one.

What Ella's Fiberglass Pans and Bases Are

The low-threshold 3-piece and barrier-free 5-piece showers pair a modular pan with wall panels that pin together, and the installer sets every panel from the front without rear access. They are built from fiberglass with the AcrylX applied acrylic finish and Armorcore reinforced walls, which is why grab bars and seats can be mounted anywhere on the walls. The side walls also have wood built into the fiberglass, so a door frame or pivot hinges can be screwed straight into the stall. The door itself is not included, as explained in Does the Ella Shower Stall Come With a Door, and What Size Door Fits the Opening?.

Roll-in and barrier-free bases and pans ship with a self-adhesive collapsible rubber dam. The SMC low-profile bases, meaning the 1 inch reversible linear-drain base and the barrier-free linear-drain base, are molded from sheet molding compound and are secured through a tile flange. One-piece stalls are a single molded unit, so they must fit through every doorway on the way into the room.

Before You Order

Ask for the specification drawing for the exact model. It shows the overall dimensions and the drain location, which your framer and plumber use to confirm that no joist or truss will sit under the drain. The drawing notes that dimensions may vary by plus or minus one half inch because the fiberglass can run thicker in some areas of the panels, and the printed dimensions are still the ones to plan from. The base is designed to install on either a concrete or a wooden subfloor. How to request the drawing and the installer guide is covered in Installation Instructions and Spec Drawings for One-Piece and Multi-Piece Shower Units.

Plan for the pan to be the finished floor. The acrylic surface is not made for tiling over, so if you want a tiled look, put it on the walls above the base, as explained in Can You Tile Over an Ella Acrylic Shower Base?. Bases come in several sizes and threshold styles, so choose the one whose size and threshold suit the room rather than covering one after it is installed.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Receiving and Inspecting Your Shower The video provides visual guidance for installing a barrier-free five-piece shower, emphasizing the importance of inspecting the unit upon arrival and noting any damage.
  2. 1:32 Dry Assembling Your Modular Shower The installer dry assembles the modular shower in an open space to ensure correct panels, drain location, and proper alignment before moving it to the bathroom.
  3. 3:04 Preparing the Framing Pocket and Subfloor The installer checks the framing pocket for proper sizing, squareness, plumb, and level, making necessary adjustments and inspecting the subfloor for integrity.
  4. 4:05 Installing the Shower Pan and Drain The installer cleans the pocket, dry fits and levels the pan, installs the drain body, and adheres the pan to the subfloor using silicone adhesive and bracing.
  5. 7:40 Assembling and Securing Shower Panels The installer places protection on the floor, caulks the pan ledge, and installs the lower and upper back panels, securing them to the studs.
  6. 8:31 Installing the Valve Wall and Plumbing The installer caulks the pan ledge and vertical back wall seam, sets the panel, drills holes for the valve and supply outlet, and connects the PEX supply lines.
  7. 11:05 Adding Accessories and Finishing Touches The installer marks, drills, and caulks around pilot holes for accessories, then caulks all seams and the front edge of the threshold, recommending a water retainer and shower curtain.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Receiving and Inspecting Your Shower This chapter explains how to receive and inspect your shower unit upon arrival, including what to do if there is damage.
  2. 1:17 Dry Assembling Your Shower This chapter demonstrates how to dry assemble your modular shower to ensure all panels and the drain are correct and undamaged.
  3. 2:49 Preparing the Framing Pocket This chapter shows how to check and adjust the framing pocket for proper sizing, squareness, plumb, and level.
  4. 5:02 Installing the Drain Body This chapter guides you through installing the drain body and preparing the drain to meet local plumbing codes.
  5. 5:44 Permanently Installing the Base This chapter details how to permanently install the shower base, ensuring it is level and properly supported.
  6. 8:12 Installing the Wall Panels This chapter demonstrates installing the wall panels using the pin and slot system, starting with the wall opposite the valve.
  7. 9:13 Installing the Valve and Wall This chapter shows how to install the valve and then the valve wall panel, including connecting the water supply lines.
  8. 11:13 Finishing and Sealing the Shower This chapter covers installing surface mount accessories, caulking all seams, and the option of adding a flange trim molding kit.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introduction to Low-Threshold Shower Installation This video provides visual guidance for installing a low-threshold 3-piece shower, emphasizing the importance of referring to the installation manual.
  2. 0:24 Dry Assembly and Pre-Installation Checks The installer dry assembles the modular shower to ensure correct panels, drain location, and proper alignment before moving it into the bathroom space.
  3. 1:54 Preparing the Framing Pocket and Subfloor The installer checks the framing pocket for proper sizing, square, plumb, and level, making necessary adjustments and inspecting the subfloor for integrity.
  4. 4:07 Installing the Drain Body and Base Support The installer installs the drain body, prepares the drain to meet local plumbing codes, and applies silicone adhesive for proper support and adhesion of the base.
  5. 5:53 Permanently Installing and Securing the Base The installer permanently positions and levels the shower base, securing it to all available studs and cutting the drain pipe even with the rubber gasket.
  6. 7:22 Installing the Wall Panels and Valve The installer installs the wall panels using a pin and slot system, then installs the valve, connecting the hot and cold water supply lines.
  7. 10:19 Finishing Touches and Accessories The installer caulks all seams, recommends client involvement for accessory placement, and suggests an optional flange trim molding kit for a seamless transition.

Common Questions

Where can I get an Ella shower pan on its own?
Shower bases and pans, the collapsible rubber dam and the wall surrounds are available through your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850. Complete one-piece and multi-piece shower kits are also carried by Home Depot. Have the size and the drain side you need ready when you ask.
Are Ella shower pans made of fiberglass or acrylic?
The multi-piece low-threshold and barrier-free showers are made from fiberglass with the AcrylX applied acrylic finish, so the walking surface is a finished acrylic layer over a fiberglass shell. The SMC low-profile bases are a different construction, molded from sheet molding compound. The overview article lists each product and its material.
Does a fiberglass shower pan from Ella include the walls and door?
The 3-piece and 5-piece showers include the pan and the wall panels, and the pieces pin together on site. No stall or kit ships with a door, so you add a curtain, sliding door or pivot door of your choice. The side walls have wood built into the fiberglass so a door frame can be screwed directly into the stall.
Can I tile over the Ella shower pan after I buy it?
No. The acrylic surface is a finished floor and tile will not bond to it, and tiling would bury the molded slope and threshold that move water to the drain. If you want tile, plan it for the walls above the base and confirm the wall detail with your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 before work begins.
What subfloor does an Ella shower base install on?
The shower base is designed to install on either a concrete or a wooden subfloor. Follow the base preparation steps in the installation guide for your model rather than a method from another brand. Free technical support is available to your installer by phone if a step is unclear.
Who handles a missing part on a kit from Home Depot?
One-piece and multi-piece shower kits from Home Depot are made to order, and delivery scheduling, missing parts and returns for those kits go through Home Depot. Bases, the dam and wall surrounds obtained through your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 are supported by Ella. Technical questions on any Ella product can go to ellasbubbles.com/support.

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