Classic 500 30 in. L x 60 in. W x 72 in. H Alcove Shower Kit with Shower Wall and Shower Pan in High Gloss White

We chose this product as part of a bathroom remodel and paired it with the recommended shower pan. We had the normal issues one has with any remodel, but the actual installation of the shower we pretty easy. The shower pieces are very lightweight and can be handled by one person. I was able to install this product without any assistance. Each piece 'clicks' together, although with some persuasion, and are easy to dry fit then disassembled when preparing for the final installation. I did several dry fits without issues and did not see any wear or tear on the connection points. I feel that the instructions are a bit lacking, although they are complete. It is a good idea to read through them several times as they are mostly pictures with limited text. I found once I had the unit dry fitted, many of the instructions made more sense and I felt I was able to plan better. I would recommend dry fitting and spending some time really thinking about the installation for those like me who have never installed a shower before. The product information says it is 'caulkless' and while that is true, specialty adhesives are required to properly seat the shower walls to the drain pan as well as 'sill seal' to protect the unit from wearing on the studs. The adhesives are applied out of sight so the effort normally required to manage the seams should be a one time event and not visible afterward making it much simpler to maintain over time. Pay very close attention to the recommended sealants as the normal bathroom caulking compounds are not recommended. The instructions also were not very detailed about the requirements needed to create structures to support a shower door. It's not difficult to do, but again requires some planning and a few dry fittings to make sure the proper support is given. One of the advantages of using this type of unit is the ease it could be disassembled if issues came up I used the shower a few times before I did the finish work around the top to ensure it wasn't leaking anywhere. As all of the mounting screws are still visible at that point, it would be very easy to take it all apart, fix any issues, and reassemble if there had been any issues. Overall, we are very pleased with this choice. It was much easier to do than a tiled surround and required far less skill and attention to detail.

Delta Classic 500 60 in. W x 73.25 in. H x 30 in. D 3-Piece Set with the Direct-to-Stud installation. The pieces are exactly as described and look exactly like the photos. What did I love about this system- the simplicity. This is a DIY all in one shower system. The pieces slide together for a nearly seamless installation. This goes directly attached to the studs and doesn't require concrete backer board. I did install this with a shower pan from the Delta classic 500 series. I don't think I have ever used a more DIY friendly end-to-end system.

We are re-doing our 50 yr old bathroom. We need a bigger shower. After shopping everywhere and reading tons of reviews, we chose this Delta Classic 500 shower enclosure. To start, Delta has reputation for quality everywhere. The unit came very well packed and included everything for installation. There are even videos to help with installation. This unit mounts directly to wall studs so the walls will be sturdy and quiet. The walls lock together so there is no need for caulk or leaks to worry about. Best of all, there are 7 shelves that makes my wife happy. The unit comes with a 10 year warranty for peace of mind. Our house is on a slab and we need a plumber to move our drain. (not good news with the Holidays and deer season) So our plans are on hold. We already have the shower pan and Delta Frameless door so we can't wait to get this installed. I am sure your are shopping and reading reviews like we did but I have to tell you something. If you find a better set from someone with a Delta reputation, quality and price...buy it. Better yet, save time and buy this set from Home Depot. Like us, you will be glad you did.

We are finishing the basement level in our new house. The bathroom needed a shower surround and this one was just what we wanted. Great appearance, nice built in features and a quality finish. The three pieces are easy to install and mount on the exposed studs of the framing for the bathroom, no sheetrock/drywall required. back panel mounts first, the the side panels, which interlock with the back panel snap into place ready for attachment to the studs. All three panels interlock with the shower pan making for a nice finished appearance that will not leak.

From the looks of the box, I was sure this would be damaged but it wasn't. Took forever for the truck shipping to arrive even though Delta had shipped it within days. I have come to really dislike truck freight shipping. Fortunately, the product is really nice adn an excellent solution to replacing a tired old one piece shower unit. I liked the old 1-piece unit but there was no way to get a new 1-piece unit in place. Installation instructions are very specific and need to be followed carefully. I added some additional wall studs to accommodate assist bars and shower doors. If you don't read the instructions and plan ahead, you could make this job harder than it needs to be. You will need some additional items such as proper screws, sill seal and specified caulk/sealer. See the pic of the list and the approved caulk/sealers for this specific unit. Delta makes it easier to be sure you have a compatible side unit and base by putting it right on the boxes. See the pic of the box sides that show this. I really like the way they built this as it appears they rely more on capturing and channeling the water instead of relying on the caulk/sealer to do the job. Take care with each step and mind the details carefully and you can do this but if you try to go fast and miss details like leveling and wall prep you can create problems.

The Delta Classic 500 60 in. W x 73.25 in. H x 30 in. D 3-Piece Direct-to-Stud Alcove Shower Surrounds in High Gloss White worked out well in my upstairs guest bathroom. The material was nice and thick, therefore very sturdy and not flimsy like quite a few of the other shower surrounds that I had looked at. The finish is easy to clean and the joints are leak free.