In today's busy world, clients are constantly on the lookout for easycare products. Whenever I'm doing bathroom designs, one of the most frequently asked questions is, "Isn't there something besides tile with grout that I can use in my shower?" People do not want to spend their alltoo- short leisure time cleaning grout. I often recommend cultured marble as an alternative to ceramic tile. Though it's not as impact-resistant as solid surfacing materials such as Corian, Fountainhead, or Avonite, cultured marble is considerably less expensive. When cultured marble was first introduced it was widely regarded as an inexpensive product and not very attractive. It also came in a limited variety of styles and colors. That has changed, however. Not only
