Shower wall panels
Discussion
I am removing a free standing shower cubicle and going back to a decent 1200x900 tray etc but behind the cubicle the wall has only been partially tiled so am looking at minimum disruption really.
The panels appeal to me as some look very nice but I am not sure where to buy.
Research tells me to go for something more premium which suggests the acrylic panels.
Has anyone used something they could recommend?
The panels appeal to me as some look very nice but I am not sure where to buy.
Research tells me to go for something more premium which suggests the acrylic panels.
Has anyone used something they could recommend?
We did similar in the ensuite a few years ago and am in the midst of having the family bathroom done.
My stuff is from Cliftons (https://ctb.co.uk) with the first ones being the mid-range plastic ones that have been perfectly fine, for the main bathroom I've paid a little more for heavier solid ones but haven't seen them up yet other than in the showroom.
I like that they're easy to clean and like the look vs tiles, I'd recommend them.
My stuff is from Cliftons (https://ctb.co.uk) with the first ones being the mid-range plastic ones that have been perfectly fine, for the main bathroom I've paid a little more for heavier solid ones but haven't seen them up yet other than in the showroom.
I like that they're easy to clean and like the look vs tiles, I'd recommend them.
Have just done this in the house I'm renovating for my Mum, after looking around online, we went to
https://www.panelcompany.co.uk/
In Bristol so that we could actually see and touch the panels.
I was surprised at the quality of the panels and also the ease of install (though you will need 2 people and don't underestimate the amount of CT1 needed to affix either.
In short, when I renovate my own bathroom in a year or two I'll use panels for sure.
https://www.panelcompany.co.uk/
In Bristol so that we could actually see and touch the panels.
I was surprised at the quality of the panels and also the ease of install (though you will need 2 people and don't underestimate the amount of CT1 needed to affix either.
In short, when I renovate my own bathroom in a year or two I'll use panels for sure.
Old shower room, used full sized (1.2 X 2.4 meter) sheets, wood backed panels. Worked really well, feels nice and solid, really strong, you can bash against them, lean on them etc. Large size means the only joins were the corners or the horizontal joint 2.4m above the shower tray.
Current bathroom I used the hollow panels (admittedly ceiling panels) and they worked OK, but they felt really flimsy, soft, if you bash against them it can easily put a hole in it, but it was cheap, went up easily, and is "warm" to the touch.
For walls, I recommend the wood backed type, for ceilings I recommend the hollow panels.
Current bathroom I used the hollow panels (admittedly ceiling panels) and they worked OK, but they felt really flimsy, soft, if you bash against them it can easily put a hole in it, but it was cheap, went up easily, and is "warm" to the touch.
For walls, I recommend the wood backed type, for ceilings I recommend the hollow panels.
Belle427 said:
Which ones did you go for?
I quite like the panels that are 1.2m wide meaning you may not have to have a join in them if dimensions work out.
Mum chose theseI quite like the panels that are 1.2m wide meaning you may not have to have a join in them if dimensions work out.
https://www.panelcompany.co.uk/collections/shower-...
I've installed an offset quadrant cubicle so had to trim one of the panels, not really an issue, just used a sharp jigsaw blade and took my time,
We have had two bathrooms refurbed in the last and present houses.
Respatex panels and superb. Installed by a local business.
Current one has walls and ceiling done with panels and walk-in shower with glass panel. The joints are hard to see and perfect. Aluminium edging/corner strips. Installed 8 years ago.
Cleaning after a shower....wipe down or use a squeegee.
Mrs sospan chose a polished cement finish and white ceiling. Downlighters and extractor.
Respatex panels and superb. Installed by a local business.
Current one has walls and ceiling done with panels and walk-in shower with glass panel. The joints are hard to see and perfect. Aluminium edging/corner strips. Installed 8 years ago.
Cleaning after a shower....wipe down or use a squeegee.
Mrs sospan chose a polished cement finish and white ceiling. Downlighters and extractor.
Peanut Gallery said:
Old shower room, used full sized (1.2 X 2.4 meter) sheets, wood backed panels. Worked really well, feels nice and solid, really strong, you can bash against them, lean on them etc. Large size means the only joins were the corners or the horizontal joint 2.4m above the shower tray.
Current bathroom I used the hollow panels (admittedly ceiling panels) and they worked OK, but they felt really flimsy, soft, if you bash against them it can easily put a hole in it, but it was cheap, went up easily, and is "warm" to the touch.
For walls, I recommend the wood backed type, for ceilings I recommend the hollow panels.
Yeah the plywood backed 10-12mm 1200x2400 sheets is what I've used - really impressed with them - they've been installed 15 years now and still look good as new.Current bathroom I used the hollow panels (admittedly ceiling panels) and they worked OK, but they felt really flimsy, soft, if you bash against them it can easily put a hole in it, but it was cheap, went up easily, and is "warm" to the touch.
For walls, I recommend the wood backed type, for ceilings I recommend the hollow panels.
When we re-did our bathroom we bought a kit from Dumawall
Super easy to install and keep clean. We took all the old tiles off and then stuck them to the plasterboard behind.
We used tiles rather than a panel as we wanted it to look tiled. Little bead of clear silicone in all the joins to make sure no water gets in too.
Super easy to install and keep clean. We took all the old tiles off and then stuck them to the plasterboard behind.
We used tiles rather than a panel as we wanted it to look tiled. Little bead of clear silicone in all the joins to make sure no water gets in too.
Put Multipanel in my ensuite shower (1.2x0.8) about 5 years ago, took a few goes and multiple measures to get them in as the ensuite is only 3x1.2, but they're holding up really well, easy to keep clean and we're in a hard water area and they don't seem to let limescale take hold (that you can see) unlike the glass door.
I refurbished a shower room in a holiday let and used Showerwall laminate panels. I got samples from the company but bought the panels from Jewsons. 5 years on and they seem to be holding up well plus no grimy grout to deal with. The panels were large enough that I didn’t need joins, apart from at the corner, and I got metal trim to cover the corner and the edges.
Six years ago I bought cheap 3mm PVC panels for an en suite. They were really poor, mostly full of air with just a paper-thin front face. My son slipped in the shower once and his elbow made a whole in the panel! So when I came to do another shower room recently, I did some research and didn't want to go for any of the hollow/honeycomb PVC designs. Rightly or wrongly, for a wet environment I was also reluctant to go for panels backed with plywood or MDF. There are solid PVC panels available, but I went for a less well known option called SPC (stone plastic composite). This handles just like plastic, it's light and easy to saw/drill, but it contains an element of stone. So far so good.
Ed Boon II said:
We've fitted hundreds of Mira Flight panels in our HMO's, we tried the cheaper options but went back to Mira.
If they can survive 10 years in a HMO they'll survive anywhere.
Interesting as Mira shower trays seem to be highly regarded too and what I have been ooking at.If they can survive 10 years in a HMO they'll survive anywhere.
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