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BATHROOM WALL PANELS – FAST & FABULOUS


Amanda Mills at SFA Sanifl o and Kinedo discusses why housebuilders should consider wall panels for bathrooms in residential new builds.


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athroom design has moved on considerably in recent years. Homeowners increasingly want bathrooms that feel individual, stylish and contemporary, rather than simply functional. For housebuilders, however, delivering attractive bathrooms also means balancing design expectations with installation time, labour costs and the need to complete new homes effi ciently.


This is where wall panels can offer a compelling alternative to traditional tiling.


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One of the biggest advantages of wall panels for new-build projects is speed. Panels can be installed considerably more quickly than traditional tiles, helping to reduce the time required to complete each bathroom.


Many modern panels can also be cut to size, if required, onsite using standard tools prior to installation onto suitably prepared wall surfaces. It is important to remember the walls in a shower area must e taned prior to fi ing the panels, the same requirement for conventional


tiling. However, clearly there is no grouting, once the panels are up, it’s just a case of allowing the panel adhesive and silicone sealant to thoroughly dry before the shower can be used – usually around 24 hours. For housebuilders working to tight construction programmes, saving installation time across multiple properties can mae a signifi cant difference to the progress of a site and enables trades to move on to the next stage of the build sooner, meaning cost savings are possible.


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