Bath panel replacement for corner bath

ShinyStarlight1

The bath panel on our corner bath needs replacing as it’s broken.

I don’t really want to replace the whole bath as that’s still fine.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to replace it? 

FrugaiMacDugal

Any photies?

CliveOfIndia

Unless it's some obscure custom-made bath or very old, standard bath panels are easily available online or at most of the big DIY sheds.  They're usually just screwed into place, fixed to a wooden framework under the bath.  The screws usually have a little plastic cover on them just for aesthetics.  You may find that it's also been sealed around the edge with silicone, that's easily removed with a sharp Stanley knife.

As per the previous reply, a picture would help - but usually it's a dead easy DIY job.

JGB1955

How about flexible MDF, or curved Multiboard?  Pint***st has some ideas for diy curved bath panels.

EssexExile

I put tongue and groove timbers on a wooden frame I made up.

TELLIT01

The bath panel was carpeted in one house we viewed.

chrisw

EssexExile said:

I put tongue and groove timbers on a wooden frame I made up.

Yes, I did this as well.

ShinyStarlight1

Thanks for your comments everyone.

As requested, here’s a pic of the bath. The panel was already cracked, and when we had a new floor fitted the panel no longer slotted into place as it used to. Plus I think it was a bit of a botch job by the previous owner as the bath and panel colours are different!

We could get a new bath altogether but I’d prefer to solve the panel problem if I can - the bath itself is fine (once I take all the decorating junk out of it 🤣) and we no longer use it ourselves so we’re loathe to spend lots on replacing it.

I’m open to inventive or unusual ideas - I just want it to look good.

FrugaiMacDugal

Ok, unusual idea,

you could use a hair dryer to soften and make the bend pliable, then tuck it in, should lock in ok when cold again.

EssexExile

As mentioned earlier, use wood.

Eldi_Dos

ShinyStarlight1 said:

The bath panel on our corner bath needs replacing as it’s broken.

I don’t really want to replace the whole bath as that’s still fine.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to replace it? 

Could it be that bathroom has been retiled since bath and panel where originally fitted,so could new tiles be causing panel not to sit correctly now?