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More and more, people are turning to wall panels as practical and stylish design solutions for bathrooms, and Zest have created the ultimate product range of shower panels for you to work with, and to offer your clients.
Wall panels are one of the next big interior design trends. Often referred to as ‘wet wall panels,’ their popularity is due to their easy installation, and practical and versatile qualities. As such, they are becoming an increasingly popular choice when it comes to kitchen and bathroom refurbishments.
Our lives are becoming increasingly busy, and time is limited, so homeowners are choosing to cut their cleaning time short by opting for easy to manage and stylish PVC shower panels. With no need for touching up grouting, descaling or scrubbing mould and mildew from their bathroom, it’s no wonder that they are so popular.
Working with wet walls – what do you need to know?
As tradesmen, there are a few things to bear in mind when it comes to working with wet walls, wall panels or shower panels. If you’re new to the concept, we have everything you need to know in this blog, and once you have discovered the ease of application, you will never want to use tiles again. Wall panels are easier and far quicker to install with just a few simple tools than traditional tiling, saving you and your team time and money.
Wall panels offer more design options than tiles, paint, or wallpaper and give a realistic finish. This results in an ideal alternative to other more traditional wall covering systems.
In this blog, we aim to give you as much information as possible about wall panelling, including where wall panels are best used and the benefits of using them in the home, so that you are armed with a wealth of information in your toolkit when it comes to advising your clients. We will also introduce you to Zest Shower Panels, a popular product which we stock from one of our most trusted suppliers.
Introduction to Zest:
Edge Building Services are a leading stockist of Zest’s shower panels. Zest create unique, stylish and modern wall panel designs. All of the Zest wall panels are 100% waterproof, made with a quick to install tongue and groove design and are easy to maintain. They are available with a variety of different effects including stone, tile, wood and marble, with various finishes including satin or gloss.
Zest’s collection of wall panels includes a range of sizes and thicknesses, here are a few of our favourite products:
- ZX 5mmm thick wall panels are available in two sizes: 600 x 2600mm (shower wall) and 300 x 600mm (tiles) and are available in Roccia and Grey Concrete colourways.
- 1 metre wall panels – these are Zest’s widest and most popular panels. Available in over 15 designs, including white gloss, platinum, black diamond, white diamond, to name but a few.
- 500mm, 375mm, 350mm or 250mm Wall Panels. These large wall panels can be used in either a shower area, or to cover an entire room and are digitally printed.
- Ceiling panels – A huge advantage of these is that there is no need to paint. There is no risk of paint peeling from the moisture caused by hot water in bathrooms for example. Seamless, neat and easy to install design.
Wall panel usage
Wall panels can be used for various applications in both residential and commercial properties.
Residential: In residential properties, wall panels can be used in both kitchens and bathrooms to create a modern look with minimal effort.
Commercial – in commercial environments, wall panels can be used to line walls of public facing settings in restaurants, hotels, bars, offices, salons— as well as ‘working’ kitchens and bathrooms, basically any space that needs an easy to maintain, modern finish.
As previously mentioned, the greatest benefit of using these wall panels is that they are easy to install compared to other types of finishes like tiles or wallpaper. Wall panels come in many sizes and colours so homeowners can match them with their existing décor or create a completely new look with ease. They also require minimal maintenance; a quick wipe down will keep them looking good as new, making them the perfect solution for homeowners who are time poor.
The benefits of wall panels
Cost effectiveness:
Regardless of the function or aesthetic effect you’re wanting to achieve, wall panels are often a cheaper alternative. Many of us dream of a certain style for our homes, and your clients will likely have their heart and sights set on a particular look, which until relatively recently with the introduction of wall panels, may have been tricky both practically and financially to achieve.
Practicality:
Wall panels come in a range of designs from marble, brick, slate and tiles to name just a few. Wall panels are a top choice for bathrooms/wet rooms or kitchens where wipe clean and waterproof surfaces are desired.
Long lasting:
In most cases, wall panels can be fitted over existing wall coverings, even tiles. Most wall panels are made using PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) and have natural waterproofing qualities. Due to their synthetic nature, they are designed to be long-lasting, with little management and so are a worthwhile investment for any environment.
Insulation:
Wall panels provide excellent insulation because they don’t allow heat or cold air to escape through cracks like tiles do. They also have the added benefit of being able to be replaced easily if the homeowner decides to redecorate or chooses a different colour theme. Wall panels can easily be removed and replaced with something new!
In conclusion, at Edge Building Products we believe shower panels are a great alternative to tiling, wallpaper and paint for kitchens, bathrooms and other interior areas of high moisture content. The variety of quality PVC panels on the market has enabled us to keep up with client’s changing lifestyles and embrace the advances of modern technology.
We hope you’ll enjoy working with shower panels and if we can help in any way, just give our team a call on 0345 021 3333 or come and visit us in store in either Horsham, Chichester or Croydon.