Bluebell and lunar Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hi, I have 2 queries regarding bathroom refit. 1) I have removed old self adhesive tiles and t&g pine from this bathroom wall and am wondering what to replace it with. Is there any kind of waterproof panel I can screw directly onto batons? 2) I'm also wondering what the current bulk heads are coated in to keep them water resistant currently. Is it an enamel paint? Any advice would be appreciated ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 The last image has too much camera shake to do much in the way of identification and the first one is too dark where we need to look. The way the screw and cup washer is placed and the way the damaged section has broken away makes me suspect it might be laminate (Formica like) glued onto a backing board. You can get white faced glazed hardboard, but only a clot would use that in a bathroom, apart from the ceiling. There are a number of laminated board systems designed for use in a bathroom, but they cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Lots of plastic faced thick shower panels are on an MDF core and I for one would not give them house or boat room. There are solid thin plastic shower panels, search for them on the web, B&Q, Toolstation, etc. UPVC cladding will do a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell and lunar Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Thanks for your advice. Can you advise how the laminate or uPVC attached to the wall. I'm guessing neither can be screwed to the batons on the wall?? Forgive me for my ignorance Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Laminate is glued (Evostick) to a backing board. I would use WBP ply and that can be screwed onto the battens using countersunk screws. However, it would be far easier to glue the laminate to the board if its done horizontal, but then there is a question about how to secure it. That is why I think the screw and cup washer may indicate laminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Polyurethane gun glue will stick it to the existing wall, no battens needed. Look up PU18 etc. at Screwfix and ToolStation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell and lunar Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Your both very kind. Thank you for enlightening me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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