Just curious.... what do you guys prefer to use when building a bath panel which is to tiled? I have to do one on Monday and I will use 2x2 for the frame and in the past I have used ply or aquapanel. Just wondering what you would do? Thanks.

Personally i don't like ply bath panels..

I use either aqua panel like you or plaster board..

wedi or cementboard of somekind!! for me

Originally Posted by Dave

Personally i don't like ply bath panels..

I use either aqua panel like you or plaster board..

Ha ha, me neither! Dont't like the look of them, don't like doing them! Never used p/board for one; is it strong enough?

It depends on what you are using on it.. but as long as the frame is supported enough then 12.5mm PB is great and no water gets to it if you use silicone in the perimeters of it.

But the better option is aqua panels but as you well know some customers won't pay for it.. so PB does work..

Only one
the best
Schluter Kerdi board

Originally Posted by Tina

Only one
the best
Schluter Kerdi board

And what did you use before that came out this year..

Originally Posted by Dave

And what did you use before that came out this year..

Ply,plasterboard
you can
but it iz brill ! Easy to cut,loads diff thickneses, formable sheets!
get with the times !

I have just finished one using pb+ hardie backer. Access panel needed

Originally Posted by Tina

Ply,plasterboard
you can
but it iz brill ! Easy to cut,loads diff thickneses, formable sheets!
get with the times !

You forgot to mention that it is a fortune.

Ply with a 9.5mm plasterboard face or hardi backer.

Hate tiled panels though, especially when i get called to leaks and there is no access left!

Originally Posted by Dave

You forgot to mention that it is a fortune.

One piece for side of bath aint gonna break the bank !
unless the bath is 100 metres long

hardi or aqua panel

The builders here use 18mm marine ply and never had a pick of bother

Hardi backer board or if customer too tight plasterboard 12.5mm, as long as the framework is sound min 2"x2" u'll be ok...

Originally Posted by Scottley

Ply with a 9.5mm plasterboard face or hardi backer.

Hate tiled panels though, especially when i get called to leaks and there is no access left!

Yes, I always leave an access panel. Wonder what size access you all leave? And how do you go about doing this? I sometimes do a thorough job with small hinged door, magnetic catches etc.

Originally Posted by Scottley

Hate tiled panels though, especially when i get called to leaks and there is no access left!

I always leave access, crazy if you do not. If I have time and there is enough in the price to do it (and also if I like the customer!) I have been known to do a real thorough job with a small hinged door etc etc....
Just wondering how you guys go about this? What size access panel do you leave? How do you do yours?

Just realised....I already posted this yesterday! Sorry! Been a long sweaty afternoon!

I tend to avoid them at all costs now. However is have used he magnetic catches but dont like them. The spring loaded one are ok unless someone leans on it too hard. I leave enough room to access the pipework, taps and waste.