An XL feature panel is one tall, bold slab or panel centered on the back wall, with calmer large-format tile on the walls beside it.
The feel: One strong gesture and everything else quiet. The panel becomes the artwork of the shower.
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Where XL Feature Panel works best
- A veined porcelain slab centered on the back wall
- Large-format tile on the side walls in a quiet color
- Showers where you want a gallery-wall effect
- Metal edges that frame the panel in a matching finish
What we like and what to know
What we like
- Delivers the look of a slab wall with fewer slab pieces
- The side walls stay calm so the panel stands out
- Easy to pair with a niche set into the panel
What to know
- The panel needs a very flat wall and careful handling
- The width of the panel should be chosen so tile joints at the sides fall in the right place
Tile sizes that suit this design
Giant 5x10 ft Porcelain · 24x48 · 18x36
How we install it
We plan the panel width and the tile courses beside it together, set the panel with large-format mortar and a leveling system, and finish the edges with the trim you choose.
Plan it before you decide
The Shower Builder lets you try layouts, accent bands, stripes, frames, niches and slabs in any combination and shows a 3D model as you go. Pine handles all pricing personally at the consultation — he’ll take great care of you.
Questions about this design
Is a feature panel the same as a slab shower?
No. A slab shower covers the walls in slab. A feature panel is one slab on the back wall with tile beside it.
Can I try a feature panel in the Shower Builder?
Yes. Choose the XL feature panel option, then try different slab colors and vein colors.
Related designs
Book-Match · Picture Frame · Vertical Accent Stripe · Stacked (Straight Lay)
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