SimonD Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I know this probably doesn't exist, so maybe it's about finding a balance, but I need to find and expedient way to build a shower enclosure for a family bathroom that stands up to two teenage boys who seem to be able to wreck most things without trying. I've done microcement, and will probably tile another bathroom, but not sure about the general family one... So what would you use and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Large format tiles 600x1200, minimal grout lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redoctober Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) Take a look at these - we have them in our shower cubilces - 5 years on still looking great. Loving the fact that I don't have to regrout etc👍 https://www.multipanel.co.uk/ Sorry, forgot to include link 🤷♂️ Edited January 19 by Redoctober 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Another vote for multipanel. Used them for several bathrooms and not had a problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldierDog Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 multipanel as well, would never go back to tiles. Solid, looks good and super easy to clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I have tiled for years but used multi panels on my build and would never go back to tiles 🤷♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Tiles with epoxy grout. Although the technology and materials are vastly different now, multipanels still remind me of the tacky-looking plastic versions in that I encountered in the occasional old bathroom the 80s - so probably installed in the 60s or 70s. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Thanks all for the input all. The panels I'd previously come across were at a self-build show and were made of plastic/pvc or something so hadn't come across these multipanels with the timber core. I will get some samples and find somewhere to have a look at them. However, talking to my wife last night the suggestion of large format porcelain tiles from @Russell griffiths has gone down the best, especially with the addition of thin epoxy grout joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I would consider a shower tray with an upstand too. Should make the floor to wall junction more robust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 27 minutes ago, Iceverge said: I would consider a shower tray with an upstand too. Should make the floor to wall junction more robust. Thanks, good shout, you've anticipated my next step and question. I have one stone shower tray for the guest bathroom already so will need to remind myself of the best waterproofing process - I know it's been covered to death so I'll try and do a search before asking for a repeat😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Its something to do with smothering @Nickfromwales in a layer of silicone with a spatula. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Iceverge said: Its something to do with smothering @Nickfromwales in a layer of silicone with a spatula. Rubbed down by lots of baby wipes too IIRC. But he's a bit slippery mind you, impossible to get hold of due to supply chain problems right now. Edited January 20 by SimonD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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