Alternative to tiling bathroom?

karenn1957

Hi,
I am in the middle of having a ensuite shower room being fitted. i have to get cracking with the tiling, i have had a quote and was shocked at how much it will cost, so i wondered if anyone knew of any modern waterproof alternatives to tiling. i.e. panelling and where i could get it. I live in the wigan area of lancashire.
I look forward to some ideas if you would be so kind.

peediedj

get something like multipanel,a few companies make them and you can get them from b+q/wickes or a builders merchants/bathroom centre

http://www.multipanel.co.uk/

wallbash

I don't think 'multipanel' or other items are any cheaper.

Perhaps a cheaper tile??

peediedj

wallbash wrote: »

I don't think 'multipanel' or other items are any cheaper.

Perhaps a cheaper tile??

its not only the cost of tiles but fitting them also i bet tile panel works out cheaper

angelavdavis

I used mermaid panels in my shower. Not cheap (slightly less than tiling) but easy to fit and to keep clean. Lots of designs available. Google mermaid shower panels for suppliers. I ordered mine online and had them delivered.

milkybars

I'd also recomend mermaid pannels. No grouting and fairly quick, simple to fit so you could either do it yourself or save money on labour. Either way I think it'll beat tiling. It wears well too and much easier to keep clean and mould free.

andyhop

multipanel costs me £76+vat per sheet for a 2440 by 1220 sheet

far cheaper than tiles

still prefer the look of tiles

nuttywoman

we waited for sale in B&Q for our tiles.Bought 25 packs of really really big ones for £130, got some left for lobby.

thebaldwindowfitter

http://www.gap.uk.com/internalcladding.php
another suggestion

Savannah02K

Sorry, don't know what it's called. My brother did his bathroom last year and used the panels that are used to line caravans, totally waterproof, incredibly cheap and very acceptable looking. Limited colours and patterns available but def worth investigating. Also very very easy to clean!