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THE WOW FACTOR OF BATHROOM WALL PANELS
Have you ever thought about using decorative wall panels for shower spaces, utility rooms or cloakrooms? Amanda Mills of Kinedo presents the case for using wall panels to create stunning bathroom spaces in particular.
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all panels are one of the relative newcomers for bathrooms when you think of creating a watertight space. Useful in the shower, around the bath and in cloakrooms or utility rooms – thanks to their waterproof characteristics another huge benefi t is the speed of installation. Depending on the nature of the job, a set of panels can be beautifully fi tted in just a couple of hours. Of course, if a previous installation requires removal that will add time to the job, but for those in a hurry, wall panels can even be installed over the top of old tiles.
For a housebuilder, there is an enormous time saving to be had by specifying wall panels over traditional tile. necdotally, they are up to fi ve times faster to install and there is no need for grout. With the plethora of styles and patterns to choose from, it’s not even a compromise on style these days. And the lack of grout is not just a benefi t to the installer, it means the end user is able to say goodbye to discoloured grout and mould in their property.
Along with the world of easy cleaning, panels are highly durable, scratch resistant, and designed to withstand
the inevitable knocks and bumps that are part of everyday life. Panels with a polyethylene core sandwiched between slim printed aluminium panels and coated with a durable varnish fi nish will provide a very long-lasting solution. With the correct use they are also stain-resistant which means they will stay looking pristine for many years. With warranties of up to 10-years typical for wall panels, peace of mind is guaranteed for both housebuilders, installers and home owners alike.
In today’s climate of expensive heating bills, shower panels also provide thermal
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