Shower walls ?

[Nic]

Hi what’s the thoughts on these shower walls instead of conventional tiles ? I see the are some that are the whole length and height of a shower wall say 1800x 2400 , so much have some benefit having no joints etc and have special channels for corners etc . But are they any good ? 

[ProDave]

If you mean products like Multipanel, I and many others have used them and entirely happy with them.

[Mike]

I wouldn't touch them myself, but that's a personal reaction to the grotty 20- or 30-year-old panels we used to rip out back in the 90s. The technology is now much better and they are generally well regarded.

[LnP]

I've used stone filled resin panels like this one from Versital. IMHO it has a superior quality feel to it compared to laminate products like Multipanel. Probably more expensive though.

[nod]

As a tiling business I’m asked to use Panels on occasion Usually commercial and student accommodation 

They are cheaper and quicker to instal than tiles But not as durable and look commercial 

The ones we instal tend to be replaced after five years But get far more use than a private bathroom 

[crispy_wafer]

8 hours ago, LnP said:

I've used stone filled resin panels like this one from Versital. IMHO it has a superior quality feel to it compared to laminate products like Multipanel. Probably more expensive though.

Ooh, now them I like...  Love the idea that they'll do bespoke sizes too.

[Simon R]

It depends on your budget and how much use they'll get. The main advantage for me was the lack of joints. Reco surfaces have an option to print your photo which gives pretty limitless options and it's not expensive.

Here is a thread you may find useful:

 

[LnP]

10 hours ago, LnP said:

I've used stone filled resin panels like this one from Versital. IMHO it has a superior quality feel to it compared to laminate products like Multipanel. Probably more expensive though.

I just checked back in my receipts. In 2018 I did a shower with two sheets of Versital, 2250x900 and 2250x1200. It was £1600 incl VAT. That was just supply of the sheets. The plumber had to fit it including drilling the holes for the shower. It's very easy to install though, provided the walls are flat and square. It's the same kind of material as kitchen counter tops, so if I was doing it again, I might see if one of those could supply it. Might be cheaper from them?

 

So it is expensive, but we were happy with our choice. We didn't like the feel or look of the laminate panels.