Passage 32 in. x 60 in. 4-Piece Glue-Up Alcove Bath Wall in Powder Marble

These are heavy duty (7/16") and are supposedly water damage-proof due to the panels being made of glue/wood composite which supposedly keeps water from absorbing into the material even if you somehow dmage them somehow & there's a chip in the finised surface. Be prepared to use other reviews for advice on bracing the walls while the adhesive dries because some people (like myself) are finding warped panels. Look at my photo to see what I've been doing with bricks for 10 days straigt to get rid of a slight (3/16") warp in one of the side panels. These are tough panels-even with the bricks I can't get it to warp the other direction. After 10 days the warp is only half gone. I'll probably just put the walls up with the warp and use 2x4's like others have done. I think they're too expensive.

First impressions during un-packaging and installation. I had to replace a fiberglass shower and tub unit. I chose to install a cast iron tub and the Passage shower walls from American Standard. Here are my thoughts. 1. Seemed to be well pakaged but no protective plastic over finish as another commenter stated. But the packing did have protective sheets between each panel. 2. Some cupping of panels, both across and vertically noted when removed from the box. Not sure if this was by design or post manufacture warpage. But it seemed to help keep the edges snug against the wall during installation. 3. No documentation was included with product i.e. installation or care instructions (available online however as well as the video link below). 4. I wish there was a finish / protective trim for the top of the panels rather than exposed wood edges. I ended up painting all edges, including those of the plumbing holes, with Kilz primer prior to installation and applied sealant to edges that joined together during the installation. 5. Online instructions indicate adhesive and color matched sealant is included. However, that was not the case with the Serene Marble walls that I purchased. It is understandable that products with a defined shelf life may no longer be included, but the instructions do not contain product recommendations for adhesive or color matching sealant. I found the following American Standard video displays tools and products used in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxBItIhpOLs 6. The instructions appear to recommend 2 tubes of adhesive, but that would be very conservative. I used 5 tubes of adhesive and 2 tubes of sealant in my installation (over green wall). Prior to gluing up the wall, I did a sample test using some spare wall material that was trimmed away and verified the adhesive bond of the Loctite heavy duty Power Grab with the drywall. When I pealed apart the sample, it tore the outer layer of drywall away. 7. The installation took considerable pressure to remove the cupping. I used bracing from the opposing walls to assist and left in place for 18+ hours. Once the bracing was removed, the adhesive appeared to hold well and the walls remained flat. I used a truck bed cargo bar which seemed to worked well for each end wall. To assist joining the two side walls, I used a nail pry tool to ‘gently’ push the walls together and squeeze out the excess sealant. However, be very careful as the wall edge can chip easily. 8. All in all, the installation went well and I was satisfied with the appearance. In the attached photo, I was still in the process of applying the sealant around the edges and repainting. I will follow-up if any post installation issues occur.

American Standard Passage 32" X 60" 4 piece glue up Alcove wall, Serene Marble finish. Tonge and groove back panels I recommend running a small bead of clear silicone when joining together, When installing remember to cut the ends for uneven walls, Excellent looking durable marble finish, This product is excellent quick fix for the do it yourself new homeowner and rental properties, Easy to drill holes, Panels are heavy so you might need another hand to install.

The American Standard Passage 32in. x 60in. 4-piece glue-up alcove bath wall in Serene Marble is a realistic marble look. I have a new bathroom under construction and I want to install this 4-piece alcove bath wall in place of ceramic wall tile. These wall end panels have a bull-nosed edge for a very nice finish. The back wall is a 2-piece tongue and groove panel. Very good quality product from American Standard.

These 60"(width) X 72" (height) and come with 4 panels. Two for the back wall which is tongue and groove with the marble design concealing the seam very well .The two side panels are measure 32" (width) X 72" (height). Tubes of installation glue comes with the panels for quick installation. I feel that the average handyman can install these panels making sure the wall is square and plumb/ The patterned and textured walls will quickly beautifi any shower or tub enclosure. Manufactured by American Standard and made in the good old USA.

The instructions for the AMERICAN STANDARD PASSAGE 32 IN. X 60 IN. 4-PIECE GLUE-UP ALCOVE BATH WALL IN SERENE MARBLE were easy to follow and made for a nice clean install. As you can see the seam on the wall matched up perfectly and since there were no pre-drilled holes for the fixtures it made it easier to match my existing plumbing. The marble effect was nice but not overpowering.

I'm installing this American Standard Passages Alcove Shower Walls in our guest bathroom I'm remodeling. The remodel is a complete gut job so I'm a ways away from being finished. These shower wall glue up pieces are very well made. I'm very impressed with them! It was very well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. I'm hoping to wrap up the remodel in the next few weeks and will add updated and finished pictures. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested.

The American Standard glue-up alcove bath wall in serene marble is gorgeous and high quality. Somehow, the four bath walls are not damaged even though the box was virtually destroyed by the shipper. I think there was supposed to be adhesive and caulk included (based on other reviews) but the end of the box was torn open and neither item was in the box. We used this bath wall over an old, outdated, yellowed bath wall. It instantly updated the bathroom. Installation requires some adjusting and cutting to compensate for walls that aren't perfectly square but the product is easy to work with.

I received the American Standard 4 piece alcove bath wall in an awesome serene marble. the 32x60 inch kit was easy to follow the instructions. This kit was the easiest to glue(put) together.American Standard has kept the highest standards,excellent quality of marble.My friends were amazed of this excellent product. When finished my install looks like a million bucks.

I hate cleaning grout in the shower and I can't afford to install a solid sheet of stone, so this was an excellent option.  I was a little concerned that it would look fake, but wow, it looks fabulous!  Each panel has a unique pattern and it looks like real honed marble.  Obviously, when you feel it, it does not have the cold touch as real stone, but I find that to be a positive.  The installation instructions state you can install this over existing tile but we knew we had dry rot, so we ripped out the tile and installed Gold Bond purple XP Gypsum board (Model:50001464). As with tile, you need to install these walls 1/8" above your tub deck.  The two center panels 'clip' together with a tongue and groove which makes it look seamless.  We had to cut it to fit around a window and used a circular saw with a fine tooth blade.  Overall, it was easy to install but did take two days because you have to set the walls in place with pressure applied to them for at least 24 hours until you put on the sealant. Looks fabulous and no more grout to clean!