Installation

You will be amazed by how simple and quick it is to fit Showerwall waterproof panels. Gone are the days of spacing, cutting tiles and grouting. With Showerwall you simply cut the panels to size and fix them to the wall, using the recommended installation instructions in each pack.

Wall Preparation

Walls should be completely dry and any source of damp treated before cladding with Showerwall panels. Wallpaper and other fabrics should be removed and ceramic tiles should be degreased. Surfaces must be flat, reasonably square and suitable for screws and plugs. If the surfaces are unsound, uneven, or out of plumb, you will need to batten the walls.

Fixing Panels

Showerwall panels can be cut using conventional woodworking tools and fitted directly to walls provided they are sound and reasonably square, to studwork or on top of existing tiles. When cutting the panels with a handsaw the decorative surface should be face upwards. When cutting a panel with a jigsaw or circular saw, the decorative surface should be downwards.

Tongue & Groove panel installation

Showerwall tongue & grooved joints should be installed with Showerwall silicone sealant applied to panels before installation. Tongue and groove panels should be mounted on to horizontal battens to ensure a positive location and a neat joint.

Square edge panel installation

Square edged panels can be joined together using Showerwall trims with Showerwall silicone sealant that forms a strong and secure bond even between non-porous surfaces. The sealant is designed for high pressure and pumped shower systems and has a high degree of elasticity that ensures the bond remains firm during the natural expansion and contraction of the panelling.