abwsco Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We're going to be remodelling our bathroom either this year or beginning of next so can anyone recommend makes of enclosures or ones to avoid. Also, does anyone have the waterproof wall panels instead of tiles? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I don't know about shower enclosures but my OH fitted some wall panels in a shower in his Dad's flat. He said they weren't easy to cut if you need them shaped or to fit if the wall isn't 100% even. To me they looked 'cheap' (but apparently cost the same as tiles) and although they kept the water out he replaced them after a couple of years with some large plain white tiles which I think look much more stylish, but thats just personal taste of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hi Anne, we went through this last year..its exceiting but a minefield. We were set on a walk in shower until it was pointed out to us that if your bathroom isnt too warm the air movement can cause a draft so you feel cold in the shower we are very pleased with our enclosure, its a lake..something seems sturdy and relativly inexpensive. We did look at the panels but went with big tiles instead..we were worried about water getting between the boards. we did go with stone type shower tray so doesnt flex. hope that helps..good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I agree with Daphne; a neighbour had the panels put in and he's taken them out to replace with tiles - I didn't like the panels at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We had a walk in shower/steam room created in our bathroom earlier this year. The builder used wedi boards underneath the tiles to ensure fully watertight and a wedi kit for the actual shower bit which was then tiled over. It looks very uncluttered and am very pleased with it! Looked at those panels you mention, but the builder didn't rate them and as he came highly recommended we followed his advice! I think when it comes to walk-in showers, you get what you pay for; at the cheaper end they come apart more easily (not in a good way!) and are dirt traps for mould. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy1709 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My dad has had panels put in to his walk in bathroom - again I feel they look cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Correct me if I am wrong, but I think I was told that you need to get the area tanked to prevent wet seepage, and the floor needs to be very strong to take the weight of the shower tray and enclosure. Phil used to have one in the ground floor bathroom in his house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hubby also fits bathrooms (one of his many sidelines) & we have a large walk in shower. Our walls are tiled floor to ceiling & I remember him using some special plasterboard on the walls,floor & ceiling. Don't like those panels either. The shower tray started to seep a bit just last week, where some of the grout had fallen away,but we cleaned it up & sealed it - looks great now & its totally watertight too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Erm, lots to think about then. Wonder if there are different types of panels as our plumber had told us about them last year when he was doing some other work for us. Can't remember the name but I'm sure they were available in a mosaic or big tile effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We had the panels in our en suite shower. Awful blue, wavy things that I hated on sight. The shower leaked into the kitchen as the panels where fitted against the wall and then the shower fitted up to them. The shower tray needs to be fitted first! We have had the whole lot ripped out and tiled now. Good luck with your shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My mum had her downstairs bathroom extended and turned into a wet room two years ago. She hated the panelled look and also that waterproof flooring, and went for tiles all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Dav Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We had a complete bathroom make over two years - consisted of knocking the existing bathroom and wc into one. The bathroom was designed so we could have a bath and a wak in shower plus the usual sink and loo. When the workmen fitted it out - after all the plumping etc was done, they put marine ply on the floor and on top we have big black floor tiles. For the walk in shower we have wetwalls - italian slate style. 'Touch wood' we have had no problems with leakage - and with two teenager sons who are constantly in the shower (sometimes with the shower door open!) its a miracle. The wetwalls are so much easier to clean and we don't have to touch up the grout or bleach it clean! I usual spray them with usual spray cleaner, rinse it off and then using a hand held squeegee get the excess water off the walls and cubicles panels. Giving the wetwalls a polish up with a used towel just about to go in wash. Hey presto done 5 mins! So here is a happy wetwaller!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 We had a complete bathroom make over two years - consisted of knocking the existing bathroom and wc into one. The bathroom was designed so we could have a bath and a wak in shower plus the usual sink and loo. When the workmen fitted it out - after all the plumping etc was done, they put marine ply on the floor and on top we have big black floor tiles. For the walk in shower we have wetwalls - italian slate style. 'Touch wood' we have had no problems with leakage - and with two teenager sons who are constantly in the shower (sometimes with the shower door open!) its a miracle. The wetwalls are so much easier to clean and we don't have to touch up the grout or bleach it clean! I usual spray them with usual spray cleaner, rinse it off and then using a hand held squeegee get the excess water off the walls and cubicles panels. Giving the wetwalls a polish up with a used towel just about to go in wash. Hey presto done 5 mins! So here is a happy wetwaller!! Ooooh, could you share any pictures as that is exactly what I have in mind although our loo and bathroom are already knocked through. I want to move the stud wall that is in place of the original bathroom door to give us some more room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's what we did too - knocked out the wall between the loo (which didn't even have a sink, shudder) making the room bigger. We originally were going to make a small ensuite as well, but then OH decided wanted shower/steam room. We raised the floor into it to make the plumbing easier: There is marine ply under the lino floor in the main area, and 'wedi' under the tiled floor and walls in the shower/steam room (door to the left of the bath, it's quite big in there, but it is hard to photo it!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 It's what we did too - knocked out the wall between the loo (which didn't even have a sink, shudder) making the room bigger. We originally were going to make a small ensuite as well, but then OH decided wanted shower/steam room. We raised the floor into it to make the plumbing easier: There is marine ply under the lino floor in the main area, and 'wedi' under the tiled floor and walls in the shower/steam room (door to the left of the bath, it's quite big in there, but it is hard to photo it!!) Ooh, it looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I agree with what has been said about wetroom type showers. We have one in our main bathroom and although it looks lovely they are chilly in winter. I'm glad we didn't go for one in our ensuite. We have a special sheeting under the tiles to ensure it's waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
