subject: Shower Wall Panels [print this page] Shower wall panels are nothing but a UPVC sheets which can be attached to the bathroom wall or to the shower. Compared to general ceramic bathroom tiles, shower wall panels are very much easy to apply. Usually, each panel is joined together with the help of a groove and tongue system. Tongue on one side of panel falls into the next panel groove and so on, therefore covers the entire wall and also ensures a very easy and quick installation. At sometimes, these shower wall panels might need to seal with a thin drop of silicone sealant along and inside the joint particularly when you use high pressure power type shower.
Shower panels are offered in a wide range of colors and styles. These may include Wood grain with Marble Effect or Mosaic Effect, or simply plain colors. Usually, these wall panels are complimented with the waterproof ceiling panels in order to provide them with extra finished touch. Compared to usual ceramic bathroom tiles, the shower wall panels provides some advantages such as
They are quick and easy to install
They contain a cleanable surface
Shower wall panels has a long life time and also look excellent for many years
Usually the UPVC shower wall panels are offered in a variety of sizes, and the panels of additional length are also available. Some regular standard sizes of UPVC shower panel can include 250 x 2.7m, 100 x 2.6m, 250 x 3.0m etc.
Generally, installation methods are very easy while stud and batons work may be used for the preparation requirements, the shower panels can be set instantly onto brick, block, plaster, and even can be fixed over the existing ceramic tiles. Mostly, many installers prefer some type of panel glue for sticking the shower panels with the wall and as this glue is little bit thick it can also be used to cover uneven areas in the wall. The panels can also be stapled to the walls. This is the very easy and quickest method of fitting the shower panels to the bathroom wall, and also the shower panels can be removed easily and quickly. For uneven walls, batons may be used to fix panels to the wall. The Shower wall panels are rapidly gaining popularity and ground in DIY industry, because of their hygienic, long-lasting and user-friendliness qualities, and they are benefit to any bathroom.
