What is a Wetwall?
A wet wall, hydro panel, or shower wall, is a large panel that will fully waterproof the wall area around your shower, bath, sink or any area that you would ordinarily tile.
What is an example of a wet wall?
A wetwall has traditionally been considered as any wall that is both moisture resistant and capable of housing plumbing. For example, tiles are used to create a wet wall in rooms like kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms.
What is back to back plumbing?
When the plumbing wall of one shower backs directly to another. Back to back shower valves.
How long do Wetwall panels last?
15 years
Yes, Wetwall is a waterproof system! Our panels are guaranteed to remain watertight and waterproof for 15 years from date of purchase, as long as they’ve been installed as per our instructions and maintained as per our recommendations (read our 15 Year Guarantee below for more information).
Is cladding cheaper than tiling?
On a like for like finish generally wall and ceiling cladding is cheaper to purchase but where the real cost saving is made is in the installation. Wall and ceiling cladding take only about half the time to fit as tiles so whether you are employing a fitter, or doing it yourself, you will save money!
How thick are Wetwall panels?
Wet Wall Panels | Wet Walls & Ceilings – 8mm Thick Wall Panels.
What sizes do Wetwall panels come in?
Most panels come in lengths of 2600mm. You generally only have to worry about the width. Panel width can range from 200mm up, but often standard shower wall panels are 250mm. Bigger width panels such as 1000mm (1m) wide are easier to install as they cover more in one go, but are generally more expensive.
How thick is Wetwall?
Wet Wall Panels | Wet Walls & Ceilings – 10mm Thick Wall Panels.
What are the best wet walls?
Shower wall panels are the best wall covering for a bathroom. Not just because they are so easy to install and affordable, but also because there is a lot more variety in terms of style and aesthetics. They are also watertight without the need for making a mess with grout.
Is Wetwall suitable for kitchens?
Wet wall panels are fantastic for kitchens as they’re much more hygienic than traditional tiles. Since the Wetwall material doesn’t need to be installed with grout, there’s no need to spend time excessively cleaning the area, as you can remove splashes of food with one swipe of a damp cloth.
Can you tile on Wetwall?
Yes you could tile over it, but like you say score the surface well and make sure you use flexible adhesive and grout.
Can you put Wetwall on top of damp?
If your tiles are not loose, you can fit a wetwall over them. It is quite a straightforward process. And it does not require any specialist tools or DIY skills. However, you will need to thoroughly clean surfaces first.
What can you put over Wetwall?
Invest in a sanding stone or good sandpaper and work over the surface of your wet wall. This will roughen the surface and ensure primer and paint properly bond.
You will need the following products to prepare your panels for painting:
- Sander, sanding stone or sandpaper.
- Mild detergent.
- Cloths.
- Acrylic primer.
Can you put Wetwall on the floor?
Wetwall Flooring systems are both hard, stable and most importantly 100% waterproof. Wetwall have designed it to be perfect for any room in the house creating a warm comfortable surface perfect for bare feet.
Can wet wall be fitted horizontally?
Here’s how to fit shower wall panels in your bathroom. Measure the area where the wall panels will be fitted. This includes both horizontally and vertically. Wall panels can be fitted over multiple surfaces, like tiles and plasterboard.
How much does it cost to fit a wet wall?
These days, the average wet room installation costs in the UK hover around £5000. Although this might seem to be a lot of money.
Wet Room Installation Cost.
| Wet room size | Estimated cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medium 2.5m x 2m | £8000 | 5 days |
| Large 3m x 4m (minimum) | £12000+ | 7 days + |
Is Wet wall any good?
Furthermore, shower wall panels provide a flawless finish. What’s more, shower wall panels are waterproof and far more hygienic compared to their counterparts – because they eliminate all problems associated with grout such as mildew and mould that come with tiling.
Are tile showers worth it?
Tile is long-lasting.
It’s solid and, when installed properly, difficult to crack and break. These qualities help it last a long, long time. If you’re happy with the tile you choose and never want to change it, you may never have to.
Do shower wall panels leak?
The panels do not allow for collection of water and with no grout there is nowhere for the mould to collect. Grout can also crack or wear out over time creating problems like leaking showers. Shower panels instead of tiles prevent that from happening.
