Bathroom wall panels are low-maintenance options, quick and easy to install, and don't require the use of grout. Best of all, as well as being the most practical solution for a bathroom, they're the most superb of choices for creating individual style and flair in this space.
When fitted correctly, wall panels provide a waterproof surface and can last for around a decade. Simple to clean, they're an ideal choice for high-traffic bathrooms and family bathrooms, as an alternative to tiles, and for homeowners looking to jazz up sections of this room.
The Bathroom Showroom offers a helpful guide to help you select the best wall panels for your customer's bathroom.
What Customers Need to Know Before Choosing Bathroom Wall Panels
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Before buying new bathroom wall panels, it’s a good idea to understand how much the customer intends to budget for this project. Though wall panels are preferred by many for their overall cheaper costs when compared to some bathroom tiles, the price does increase depending on material, size, and brand.
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What type of material does the customer want to use? The three most common types of wall panel materials are MDF, Acrylic, and PVC. Which bathroom wall panels are best will depend on several factors. MDF is considered the best material for use in bathrooms as it’s a thicker and more substantial choice and is moisture-resistant. However, such benefits are ultimately reflected in its price. Acrylic is not as expensive but ensures ease of installation and high gloss finishing. Though acrylic won't offer tongue and groove options, it's ideal for smaller areas in the bathroom. Finally, PVC wall panels are more flexible for the bathroom, thus providing the most scope. They're also inexpensive and make for ideal shower walls.
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What is the current condition of the bathroom walls? Bathroom wall panels ideally require a smooth surface and this should be sealed and even. If the walls in question are uneven, it may be worth considering plastering them to restore the walls and create a good base beforehand.
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How many wall panels are needed for the project? Wall panels tend to come in heights of around 2400mm with varied widths available depending on the brand chosen. Available in thin strips or sheet-like panels, the amount of adequate coverage needed will determine how many pieces are required for this project and whether they’ll need to be cut to size to accommodate.
How to Choose Bathroom Wall Panels - The Most Popular Styles of Wall Panels
From classic to neutral, timeless to colourful, there's a style of wall panel to suit every bathroom design. The Bathroom Showroom offers several fantastic brands, colours, and patterns, to help all customers searching for the best wall panels for the home:
The Tile Collection From Multipanel:
Emulating that look of a tile, but performing like a panel, The Tile Collection from Multipanel promotes a laminate surface that’s etched to create an overall tactile grout appearance. Promoting a near seamless connection via the use of Hydrolock, The Tile Collection offers a varied selection of choice from Dust Grey, Levanto Marble, and White Gypsum to Monument Grey, Valmasino Marble, and Alpine White.
The Neutrals and Classic Collection From Multipanel
The Neutrals and Classics Collection from Multipanel is carefully designed to perfectly pair with feature décor from the Classic, Tile, and Linda Barker Collections. With a superb range of widths available, Neutral Colours here include Clay, Pebble Gray, Dove Grey, Creamy White, and Parchment. While the magnificent Classic choices range from Blizzard, Cappuccino Stone, and Stardust, to Kew Gloss, Natural India and Twilight.
The Linda Barker Collection From Multipanel
Offering a good range of widths, Linda Barker offers a sought-after wall panel collection that promotes a watertight discreet Hydrolock joint. Promoting beautiful continuous walls, these panels are 100% waterproof, simple to clean, quick to install, and require minimal maintenance long-term. Choices in this vast selection range from Jet Noir, Bianca Luna and Calacatta Marble to Soapstone Stellar, Stone Elements, and Dolce Macchiato.
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The Brilliance Acrylic Collection From Mermaid
Promoting the effortless appearance of glass, Mermaid’s Brilliance Acrylic Collection is a durable and waterproof wall panel choice. With no grouting required, this Made in Britain collection provides several wonderful design choices including among them Cubics, Squares, Mosaics, and Florals. Further Brilliance accessory packs available also offer Aqua, Mist, White and Oyster choices.
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The Timeless Laminate Collection From Mermaid
For an enduring classical look, Mermaid’s Timeless Laminate Collection boasts a simplistic style which brings a touch of elegance to all bathroom décor. Low maintenance, easy to clean and superbly quick to install, these inspirational bathroom surfaces offer a range of styles. From Painted Wood and Dark Wood to Welsh Slate and Polar Sparkle, there's also a good choice of widths to select from.
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The Elite Tile Effect From Mermaid
With its elegant post-formed finished edges, the Elite Tile Effect from Mermaid requires no trims. Offering a 100% waterproof core and several widths, this beautiful collection promotes styles including Beaumont, Concrete, Shire, Abruzzo, and Padova tile choices.
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The Elite Wall Panelling Collection From Mermaid
Finally, further showcasing elegant post-formed finished edges is the amazing Elite Wall Panelling Collection from Mermaid. With all the superb features of the Elite Tile Collection, the style palette here is exceptional. Designs available to choose from in this range include Himalayan Marble, Indian Stone, and Peruvian Walnut to Caliza, Treviso, and Artico, to name but a few.
If you're looking to shop bathroom wall panels for your customer, speak to us at the bathroom showroom. With over 280 showrooms and a renowned history of working with the trade, we're the experts in all things bathrooms.