Pre-fab shower stalls

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7. They aren't as durable as concrete and tile, but if you take care pf tje,m properly, they'll last for years

Use only clear liquid cleaners on them, only soft sponges and cloths. If limescale or rust build up, use CLR or womething similar. If mildew grows, Clorix is your best bet. Just don't use anything cloudy or opaque, those cleaners contain abrasives that will scratch the surface and any scratch can grow bacteria, fungus, and other shit you don't want.

I've had both the fibreglass shower stalls and the tubs and I've been happy with them. I have one now, and AFAIK, it's a good 40 years old and still nice.

I'd say that unless you want to install the cement board backing and set the tile and grout it yourself, it's well worth the savings to go with a prefab shower.