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Shower tile substitute -acrylic or PVC panels?
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Bluebell1000
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We've had to take off half our shower tiles since they were leaking. Thinking it might be a good opportunity to replace them with something more panel like instead of tiles. Acrylic sheets seem about x5 more than PVC panels, which makes quite a cost difference. Are acrylic ones worth it?
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Not sure about your question but didn’t want to not leave a response. I’ve yet to see a shower with these boards that looks any good imo2006 LBM £28,000+ in debt.
2021 mortgage and debt free, working part time and living the dream1 -
My guess would be is that the PVC ones will stain and be difficult to keep clean long term, whereas the acrylic ones should keep looking glossy and clean.1
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We put PVC in. it was about £50 per 1000x2400 panel. Cheap an cheerful. And looks good. PVC - don't use abrasive cleaners or bleach to clean3
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PVC here too. Hard wearing, cheap and lightweight to work with.
I did consider Multipanel type but as I needed to cut them down to size, these were ideal.
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danrv said:PVC here too. Hard wearing, cheap and lightweight to work with.
I did consider Multipanel type but as I needed to cut them down to size, these were ideal.0 -
Bluebell1000 said:danrv said:PVC here too. Hard wearing, cheap and lightweight to work with.
I did consider Multipanel type but as I needed to cut them down to size, these were ideal.1 -
Looks like they fit very nicely!danrv said:Bluebell1000 said:danrv said:PVC here too. Hard wearing, cheap and lightweight to work with.
I did consider Multipanel type but as I needed to cut them down to size, these were ideal.1 -
We've decided to go for it. Shower panels are on order, PVC based. Thanks!4
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Too late for you @Bluebell1000 as you've already ordered, but we had acrylic panels put in the shower enclosure just over a year ago - I love them, easy to clean, no more cleaning the grout between tiles and they look fab!1
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KittenChops said:Too late for you @Bluebell1000 as you've already ordered, but we had acrylic panels put in the shower enclosure just over a year ago - I love them, easy to clean, no more cleaning the grout between tiles and they look fab!1
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