Customize Your Space with Stylish, Low Maintenance Wall Panels from Swanstone

ST. LOUIS - Home products manufacturers report consumers are increasingly drawn to items that allow them to customize their space, with stylish yet durable options for every room in their home. Swanstone features three-dimensional textured wall panels in six styles for kitchen and bath. The panels add beautiful dimension while creating a low maintenance solution, even in damp rooms. The decorative wall panels are especially popular as wall or shower panels in bathrooms, because they are durable, mold and mildew resistant and can be coordinated with Swanstone's complete collection of bathroom sinks and vanity tops.

Beadboard

The cottage-inspired beadboard wall panel looks great behind the tub, as well as on the bathroom walls, often making a small bathroom look larger. With no grout to maintain and no paint needed, these panels offer many years of maintenance free beauty for a very affordable price.

In the kitchen, custom colors in sinks, countertops and now backsplashes are a big hit. Recent discussions on the International Solid Surface Fabricators Association website (www.issfa.net) reflected the move towards customization in the kitchen. "We are seeing a lot of interest in custom work," said Debbie Layton of Mountain Tops Solid Surface Creation in Hayes, N.C. "A hot item right now is solid surface in a bead board style installed as wall splash behind the countertop. It's a great idea and our customers love it because they have a great look with no maintenance."

Swanstone wall panels can be cut to fit behind the counter and sink. "Backsplashes often get overlooked, but they get lots of water and food splatter on a daily basis, said John Scott, Vice President of Fabricated Products. "Messy grouts and caulks behind the sink can become discolored or peel away, while a solid surface panel does not have grout, and naturally resists stains, scratches and mold/mildew growth, so it looks great without requiring a lot of attention. "

Choose from 33 solid surface colors with the confidence that each color runs all the way through the material, so it won't wear away. Panels can be cleaned with normal household cleaners and carry a limited lifetime warranty.

For the DIYer, the 36-inch x 96-inch panels are easy to install and can be cut with a saber saw to fit any space. The panels can be glued over existing wall surfaces, minimizing prep and installation time.

To see the complete line of Swanstone wall panels and available colors, visit www.swanstone.com. Results of recent independent product tests are also available on the website.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Hise, Hughes
314.571.6338
ehise@hughes-stl.com

The Swan Corporation
The Swan Corporation is a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of high-quality, solid surface and granite products for the kitchen and bath. The Swanstone brand, known for balancing value and style, is the recognized mark of enduring products that will withstand the rigorous demands of a busy home while maintaining a beautiful finish. The Swan Corporation, manufacturer of Swanstone, is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Swanstone products are sold throughout the world.