Half wall panelling in a wet room?

[Herbie]

Hey everyone, apologies firstly as I was trying to find a more specific sub forum but didn't know where to post it.

 

Basically the other half wants half decorative style wood panelling in our bathroom but I'm mindful on the fact that it will essentially be a wet room and the panelling will butt right up to the shower tiling. We have no shower screen.

 

My hesitation is that sooner or later the paint will give in and the mdf will soak up the moisture.

 

What methods/materials are available to stop this? I was thinking of a composite panelling much like hardie plank but can't find anything suitable. The PVC options I've seen online don't really do anything in a traditional style.

 

Advice welcome please. Thank you.

[Dave Jones]

https://tricoya.com/

 

Rob Clevett on youtube left some underwater for a month and it didnt swell.

[Herbie]

14 hours ago, Dave Jones said:

https://tricoya.com/

 

Rob Clevett on youtube left some underwater for a month and it didnt swell.

Thank you for this.

However, I've made an executive decision to put a door on the shower!:) lol