Wall Panels 101: A guide to waterproof shower wall panels

Wet room wall panels have quickly become a trending item for home renovations and projects that require a cost effective, quick and impactful transformation. If you are searching for bathroom or laundry wall fittings with style and texture but don’t want to blow the renovation budget, wall panels are the perfect choice for you. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they are also durable and offer a lot of benefits when renovating. Discover the range of benefits in this discussion below.

Move over tiles, wall panels are in!

You cannot look past the convenience and cost-effective benefits of proceeding with shower wall panels over traditional tiles. Made from PVC, shower wall panels are durable and they are 100% waterproof, perfect for protecting your walls from any water damage. Wall panels can even be installed over the top of tiles to save on demolition costs and delays. The wall panel installation process is clean and will not be leave you a room full of dust like cutting of tiles. Wall panels are available in a range of sizes to suit your project space and can be cut down to size then applied using adhesive or silicone to secure to a wall. Don't waste time arranging your tiles, cutting, and grouting, wall panels can be easily installed using far much simpler process. If you are using multiple wall panels they can be connected by an easy tongue and groove system. No longer spend hours cleaning grout lines that can catch soap residue or cause grout to chip away over time.

Where can wall panels be installed?

Wall panels are excellent option for what many would consider be the most used areas in your home. When installed correctly, wall panels have water proofing benefits making them an ideal product for bathroom and laundry spaces. With the condensation and water use in both wet areas, wall panels are a practical option to upgrade your space. You can use the wall panels for all areas in your bathroom including the shower zone or can feature them as a full or half walls. PVC wall panels are a great product for small or large laundry spaces. They can be used as a splash back for laundry counters or can be installed from floor to ceiling in the laundry room. Why stop at wet rooms? You can use these panels to add interest in any bedroom, office or commercial space. Due to the material used to create Keep in mind they are not suitable for high heat applications, therefore these PVC wall panels are not recommended to be installed in kitchen areas where they will be exposed to high heat cooking appliances.

How to maintain your wall panels?

Wall panels are known for being easy to clean thanks to their resistance to mould and mildew. After your wall panels have been installed, they can be simply cleaned using a soft cloth with warm soapy water, avoid waxes, solvents, abrasives, acids & other chemical-based cleansers. Cleaning the surface of wall panels is only required weekly, providing a low maintenance bathroom essential item. Also, due to their PVC material, the wet room wall panels are quick to dry. All Fontaine Industries wall panels include a 5-year warranty.

What trims to select for your space?

Bathroom and laundry spaces come in all shapes and sizes, therefore when deciding your wall panels or trim fittings it may come as a challenge. Do not worry, Fontaine wall panels and trims are available in a range of sizes and style options to suit your space. PVC wall panels have a simple tongue and groove system that can be paired to secure multiple panels together. When connecting panels that are matching to a corner or on an angle it is recommended to use a corner, external or L angle trims. If your wall panels are going to be connected side by side there is no need for trims due to their click connection, however if you wish to connect & recycle off cuts you can use H trims. To cover the sides of the wall panels, it is recommended to use the L angle trims. L angle trims can be used to cap off the top of your wall panels, but it is not essential. If you are unsure to which trims to select for your space, it is best to seek advice from your installer or contact our customer service team for more information.

Wall panels for bathroom or laundry spaces are durable, stylish, easy to install and an affordable option to updating your space. Providing an instant uplift to wet room areas and providing practicality for waterproofing. With so many sizes, textures, finishes available the time to shop wall panels is now.