Introduction
Custom Stone Shower Surround Installation in East Tennessee
If you’ve spent a weekend on your knees with a grout brush and a bottle of bleach, you already know why people call us about shower surrounds.
Tile looks fine on day one. The problem is everything between the tile. Grout absorbs water, holds soap residue, discolours, and eventually cracks at the corners where the walls move. On a shower you use every day, that’s a maintenance job that never actually ends.
A stone slab shower surround removes most of it. Instead of hundreds of grout lines, you get large panels of solid stone with a handful of sealed joints. Granite Depot fabricates and installs custom stone shower surrounds across Knoxville, Maryville, Johnson City, Sevierville and the surrounding East Tennessee area, cut in our own shop and installed by our own crews.
Our Process
Our Proven Countertop Process
Built on craftsmanship, precision, and care
01
Template & Measurement
Accurate measurements are the foundation of every successful countertop project. Our team carefully templates your space to ensure a precise fit and flawless installation.
02
Custom Fabrication
Using advanced equipment and premium materials, we fabricate each countertop to your exact specifications, including edge profiles, cutouts, and finishing details.
03
Professional Installation
Our experienced installers handle every step with care, ensuring your new countertops are fitted securely, leveled properly, and finished to the highest standards.
04
Final Inspection
Before we consider the job complete, we perform a thorough quality inspection to ensure every detail meets our standards and your expectations.
- Seamless Waterproof Wall Solutions for Bathrooms
SHOWER SURROUNDS
Full-Height Stone Panels With Almost No Grout
Tile looks good on day one. The grout between it is what you end up scrubbing. Our shower surrounds replace hundreds of grout lines with large stone panels and a handful of sealed joints, so there is far less holding soap residue and far less to maintain.
Every panel is templated against your finished, waterproofed walls rather than framing, then cut in our shop so the plumbing openings and corners land exactly where they should.
We handle:
- Full-height wall panels, seams placed deliberately
- Curb, bench, niche and jamb fabrication
- Valve, showerhead and fixture cutouts
- Sealed corner and edge joints for wet areas
- Stone selection matched to daily shower use
The finished shower wipes clean and stays looking that way.
Precision Measurements
Accurate measurements help eliminate installation issues and ensure every countertop is fabricated specifically for your space.
Custom Edge Profiles
Choose from a variety of edge styles and finishes to complement your design, from clean contemporary looks to timeless decorative details.
Sink & Appliance Cutouts
We create precise cutouts for sinks, cooktops, faucets, and other fixtures, ensuring seamless integration and a professional finished appearance.
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Precision Measurements
Accurate measurements help eliminate installation issues and ensure every countertop is fabricated specifically for your space.
Custom Edge Profiles
Choose from a variety of edge styles and finishes to complement your design, from clean contemporary looks to timeless decorative details.
Sink & Appliance Cutouts
We create precise cutouts for sinks, cooktops, faucets, and other fixtures, ensuring seamless integration and a professional finished appearance.
- On-Site Installation
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Where Shower Installs Usually Go Wrong
Almost every problem we get called about traces back to timing, not craftsmanship. Panels templated over bare framing come back the wrong size. A valve moved after fabrication means recutting the piece. Walls that are out of plumb show up as a gap in the corner that no amount of sealant hides.
So we template against your finished substrate, after waterproofing and plumbing rough-in are done, and we check every wall for square before anything gets cut.
Installation includes:
- Substrate check before we template
- Exact valve and fixture positions marked on site
- Panels cut and machined in our own shop
- Wet-area sealant at corners and transitions, not grout
- Joints, edges and stone sealed, then walked with you
If something upstream is not ready, we tell you before installation day, not during it.
Precision Installation
Every countertop is carefully positioned, leveled, and secured to ensure a seamless fit and professional appearance.
Clean Workmanship
Our team maintains a clean and organized workspace throughout the installation process and treats your home with respect.
Long-Term Durability
Proper installation techniques help maximize the lifespan, performance, and beauty of your stone surfaces for years to come.
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Precision Installation
Every countertop is carefully positioned, leveled, and secured to ensure a seamless fit and professional appearance.
Clean Workmanship
Our team maintains a clean and organized workspace throughout the installation process and treats your home with respect.
Long-Term Durability
Proper installation techniques help maximize the lifespan, performance, and beauty of your stone surfaces for years to come.
Locations
Areas Granite Depot Serves
...and much more!
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Reviews
Hundreds of happy customers & counting
4.5
200+ reviews
“We are incredibly pleased with the entire process of adding new countertops to our home from Granite Depot. From the first interaction to the installation was seamless & pleasant all around! They have a broad inventory with exceptional quality to choose from, and knowledgeable & professional staff. Would highly recommend Granite Depot to make your kitchen aesthetically beautiful! Thank you for bringing our dream kitchen to life.”
Brittany W.
Johnson City, TN · Countertops & Backsplashes
Google · 5 months ago
“Excellent experience. Thank you, Granite Depot of Knoxville! The sales lady was super knowledgeable and patient with our questions. The tech that came to the house to measure in advance was very efficient. And the crew that came to handle the installation was quick and professional. I’ll be contacting them again for the upcoming job!”
Ruthe C.
Knoxville, TN · Installation
Google · 1 month ago
“I had Granite Depot install new stone countertops and backsplash in my kitchen. Becca was wonderful through the process – the crew was efficient and completed the project in two working days – less than a week total. The countertops beautiful and everyone who visits loves to explore the crystalline structure of the stone.”
Jennifer S.
Knoxville, TN · Stone Countertops & Backsplashes
Google · 4 months ago
“Granite Depot is a phenomenal company! They go above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy, even if it means working in the snow because of our timeline. Rachel was our contact and she was extremely pleasant, meticulous and really stayed on top of the entire process. The installers did a fantastic job and sent pictures of their work afterward. I highly recommend Granite Depot.”
Dave and Christin N.
Johnson City, TN · Installation
Google · 1 month ago
“I cannot say enough about Granite Depot of Sevierville and Adrian. I was in a bind needing a quick install and he went above and beyond to make sure that I got the stone that I wanted and had it installed in the time that I needed very professional and always kept me informed of what was going on. It was not a huge job, but they treated me just like if it were a huge job they had me installed in seven days. Highly Recommend Adrian and the Granite depot.”
Sandra G.
Sevierville, TN · Stone Installation
Google · 4 months ago
“My experience with Granite Depot of Knoxville was great on every level. Each person of the staff I worked with provided knowledgeable and helpful advice on design choices and product information. They made the shopping experience fun and kept my budget in mind as well. Lastly, they did a superior job on my installation which had challenges and went a long way to show off the skills of the team. Overall, I am very impressed and satisfied with this wonderful team.”
Sally G.
Knoxville, TN · Kitchen Countertop
Google · 2 months ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install stone slab shower walls instead of tile?
Yes, and it’s most of what we do in this category. Instead of hundreds of grout lines you get large stone panels with a small number of sealed joints. Less to clean, nothing to regrout, and a calmer finished look.
Is a stone shower surround waterproof?
The stone sheds water, but the waterproofing is the membrane or backer board system behind it. A correctly built shower has both. We install over properly prepared and waterproofed substrate, and we’ll tell you if what’s there isn’t ready.
How many seams will my shower have?
It depends on wall height and slab dimensions. Rotating the slab so its long dimension runs vertically often gets you a full-height panel with no horizontal seam. Where a seam is unavoidable, we place it deliberately, usually aligned with a niche or bench.
What is the best stone for a shower?
Granite and quartzite for most projects, since both are dense and handle daily water exposure well. Marble is beautiful but etches from acidic products, so we recommend a honed finish if you choose it. We usually steer people away from travertine and limestone in showers.
Can you use quartz in a shower?
In most standard showers, yes. If you’re building a steam shower, check the manufacturer’s warranty first, because several quartz brands exclude continuous steam exposure.
Do stone shower walls need to be sealed?
Natural stone should be sealed after installation, and the interval depends on the material. Granite and quartzite are low maintenance. Marble needs more attention. Engineered quartz does not require sealing. We tell you which applies to the stone you pick.
How do I clean a stone shower surround?
Warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid acidic bathroom cleaners and anything abrasive, especially on marble. Squeegeeing the walls after use keeps hard water spotting down, which is the main thing people deal with in this area.
How long does a shower surround installation take?
Most projects template within 48 hours of slab selection and install seven to ten days later. The installation itself is usually one day for a standard enclosure, longer if bench, curb and pan are all in stone.
Can you do a curbless or walk-in shower?
Yes. The recessed pan and floor slope are structural work handled before we template, but they affect the stone layout at the threshold. Raise it at the consultation so those details get planned rather than improvised.
Can you build a stone shower bench and niche?
Both. A niche with a single slab back panel is one of the biggest visual upgrades available for a small amount of extra stone. A bench needs blocking and support planned during rough-in, so tell us early.
How much does a stone shower surround cost in East Tennessee?
It depends on material, wall count and height, and which components you want in stone. A two-wall alcove sits at one end of the range and a full-height three-wall enclosure with bench, curb and pan at the other. Estimates are free and quoted in writing.
Do you work with contractors and rental property owners?
Yes. Our trade desk handles general contractors, custom home builders, multifamily developers and short-term rental owners with volume pricing, Net 30 accounts and same-week templating. Cabin bathrooms around Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are a regular part of our schedule.
Find Us
Serving the Knoxville, Maryville, Johnson City & Sevierville areas
- 1215 Middlesettlements Rd, Maryville, TN 37801
- Mon–Fri 9a–6p · Sat 10a–3p
- 5728 Kingsport Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Mon-Fri 9a-6p · Sat 10a-3p · Sun 12p-5p
- 1427 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
- Mon–Fri 9a–6p · Sat 10a–3p
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