Installing bath panels

Remove the bath of water once the sealant has dried. So there you have it, a step-by-step for how to fit a bath panel correctly. We have a selection of bath panels in an array of different styles and finishes, from gloss white to driftwood, so you'll be sure to find the perfect fit for your bathroom.

Posted on 30th December Posted on 4th August Posted on 26th July Back to top. Search for blog article Search. Different Types of Bath Panels Bath panels are great for concealing your pipework underneath your bath and streamlining your bathroom aesthetic. Installing a Bath Panel Here are the steps you need to take when fitting your own bath panel. Measure Up Your Bath Panel Next, you will need to mark where your panel lines up against the floor which will give you a guideline for where to put the bath panel frame.

Make the Bath Panel Frame It is possible to fit a bath panel without a wooden frame, but it is recommended by many manufacturers to take this step to ensure extra support and keep the panel in place. Attach the Bath Panel to the Frame Once the frame is in place, you can place your bath panel up against it. Share me. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest creative news, projects and more delivered straight to your inbox. Email address Subscribe. You might also like.

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Choose a bendable acrylic type for a single side or rounded corner. This type is the easiest to install, and it works around curves if you have an awkwardly shaped tub. It's not as durable or sturdy as other types of panels, but it will fit most bath tubs.

Pick a rigid panel for more durability. These panels come in either wood or acrylic, based on your visual preference. Acrylic tends to be more waterproof, if that's a concern for you. These will only work on straight edges, but you can install them on 2 sides if you need to cover more than one edge. If you can't, select one that's larger and trim it to size. Adjust the height of the plinth if your panel has one.

Some bath panels, typically wooden ones, come with a "plinth," which is a plank that screws in along the bottom of the panel. It overlaps the main panel so you can move it up and down to adjust the height. Lay the plinth on the floor and then place the edge of the panel on top so they're overlapping. Move the panel up and down on the plinth until the height reaches the measurement you took for your opening. Screw the panel into the plinth by placing screws every 1 foot 0. For added water protection, apply a layer of silicone between the plinth and the panel.

Unscrew the panel and run the tip of a silicone tube back and forth all along the inside. Make sure to add a small dollop to the screw holes, too, then put the whole thing back into place. You need to screw it together first because you need to add silicone to the screw holes you create when you put it together.

Cut the panel if you need it to be shorter or not as wide. You can use a hacksaw for this purpose. Make sure to put it in place first to see if it fits, and then measure twice to ensure you've got the right size.

Mark a line along the panel on the back side and gently saw back and forth down the line to cut the piece off. For instance, some panels have a decorative edge along the top, so you don't want to cut that off. You can also use a circular saw to cut it if you have one. Set the panel in place to see if it fits by placing it into the opening on the side of the bath. Tip it under the top edge and slide it into place at the bottom. If you see anything that needs to be adjusted, use the hacksaw to make changes.

For instance, if the floor is uneven, cut off part of the bottom of the panel to ensure it fits. Method 2. Screw the clips into place underneath the top edge of the tub.

Find the clips that came with your paneling. Place a clip underneath the tub's upper edge with the opening of the clip facing out, putting the flat side of the clip up against the underside of the tub edge. Hold the clip in place, and then drill a screw into the clip's hole to attach it to the tub. If you want, you can use a drill for this purpose.

Drilling pilot holes making a hole before you add the screw may make it easier, but make sure you don't drill all the way through the top of the tub.

If your panel didn't come with clips, ask for acrylic panel tub clips at your local home improvement store. Turn the panel so it's right-side up. Position the panel so the finished side faces outward and the lip at the top is facing inward toward the clips you've installed.

Curve the panel as needed to make it go around the end of the tub. Push the panel into place using the clips. Slide the panel toward the tub, making sure you've got it even on both ends. The top of the panel will slide just under the edge of the tub. These panels have a lip at the top thin enough to go into the clips. Push along the top of the panel so the lip slides into the clips. Method 3. Cut a piece of rebated timber for each side. If you just have one side to add a panel to, cut it to fit that side using a hacksaw.

If you're fitting 2 panels, one on each open side of a corner tub, trim a piece for each side. You can purchase this type of timber already cut this way. If you're looking at it from the end, one quarter of the piece of wood will be missing, creating the space the lip of the panel can slide under.

You'll use wood footing whether your panel is wood or stiff acrylic. Draw lines where the panel sits on the floor. Tip the panel underneath the top edge of the tub and slide the bottom in place. Place a level against the side of the tub to make sure it's sitting upright. With a pencil, mark where each edge of the panel hits the floor. Check the placement of the wood footing and mark it on the floor. Set the wood on the back side of the panel on the floor.

Position the rebated portion so it's facing the floor and pointed toward the panel. Slide the panel underneath the lip of the wood. You're marking it so you know where to screw it into after you pull the panel out. You can only do this if you have an opening on 2 sides, as you'll be able to look at the panel and wood from the side. Otherwise, measure the width of the panel and the wood when they're placed up against each other away from the tub. After marking the outer edge of the panel on the floor when its fitted in place, use the width measurement you just took to mark where the wood should go underneath the tub after removing the panel.

Move the panel out of the way and screw the timber in place. Mark holes to go through just the wood side of the brace with 1 near each end of the wood and at least 2 in between the ends. Drill holes through the wood into the tile or wood floor below using a drill bit. You may need to move the wood to continue the pilot hole into the floor. These holes should be the same size as your screws.

Set the wood where it needs to go on top of these holes, then drill screws through the holes and into the floor to hold the footing in place.

Screw them into the holes you've made. Always run an electric detector over the floor to look for pipes and wires. You don't want to drill through those! Add a vertical brace for heavier panels.