Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Bathroom Wall Panels

Installing PVC wall panels can be easy, but there are a few common mistakes that many of us make. In this blog, we look at the top five most common mistakes, so you can avoid them when installing your new wall panels.

A Brief Overview of Installing Wall Panels

Let’s start with the right way to install bathroom wall panels. Our step-by-step video installation guide is the perfect place to start. It will take you through the tools you need, how to measure your walls and panels, how to cut your panels, how to attach them, and how to achieve that professional finish.

What Can Go Wrong When Installing Wall Panels?

So when installing your wall panels, what can go wrong?

1. Getting the Size and Length Right!

It’s imperative that you get the size of your shower wall panels perfect – if you cut your wall panels to the incorrect length or width you will compromise your entire panelling project. This is why we always recommend measuring twice and cutting once! Hopefully, by double-checking your measurements, your first cut will be correct.

2. Check For Bumpy Surfaces First

Before you attach your panels to a wall, it’s advisable to check the condition and level of the wall. Whilst wall panels are extremely forgiving, any prominent protrusions will affect the lay of the panel against the wall. Rubbing down any rough or bumpy areas will help your panels to lie flat.

3. Finish the Exposed Edges

Leaving exposed edges not only makes your panelling look ‘unfinished’ but could also let water in behind your panels, which could lead to mould & mildew. Finishing your panels with a wall panel trim, will give your bathroom a professional finish and look, whilst also protecting your panels for years to come.

4. Don’t Trap Moisture

When installing your panels try to not trap any moisture behind them. If any moisture does become trapped it will seep into your walls and can cause mould to develop. If left, mould can create an unhygienic, unpleasant, and smelly environment.

5. Assuming You Can’t Use Wall Panels in a Custom Bathroom

If you have an oddly shaped or sized bathroom, you may think that you can’t use PVC wall panels – but you’d be wrong. Wall panels are extremely easy to cut to size and are simpler and quicker to install than traditional tiles. This makes them ideal for custom bathroom projects.

More Installation Guides From National Plastics

As mentioned above, our step-by-step bathroom panel installation guide is the ideal place to start, from the tools you need to how to cut your panels to how to stick your new panels to the wall. Our friendly, expert team is also on hand to give guidance and advice on how to avoid these top 5 installation mistakes. Call them today on 0800 22 77 77.