Fitting A New Bath Panel

Remove and dispose of old toilet.

Fitting a new bath panel.

Removing a cast iron bath would be towards the top end of the price. More quick fixes for your bathroom. Rebated wood is wood that has a groove cut into the edge so you can slot the panel under the groove. Install a new toilet in the same position.

Customer supplies their own toilet. Start by buying a panel that fits or cutting it to size as needed. A bath panel is just a piece of acrylic or wood that fits over the sides of the tub to hide the unfinished part. Fitting a bath panel to most makes of bath can be made relatively simple by spending a little time planning what you need to do.

If your bath is wall to wall you will only need a side panel but if it has exposed short sides these will need panels as well. Don t be mislead by the many instruction sheets which will have you making up frames which cost more in timber than the bath itself. Fitting a bath panel fitting a wooden bath panel first you have to measure the space between the underside and the floor of the bath rim by using a measuring tape. From there you will have the appropriate foundations in place to complete the fitting of your end bath panel.

They re a great way to easily update the look of your bathroom and they re fairly easy to install depending on the type you have. Remove and dispose of old bath. Fitting an end bath panel should you need to fit both front and end bath panels initially refer to the six previous steps to complete your front bath panel installation. Watch our step by step video showing how to install a standard acrylic bath with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.

Panels may be fitted to a brand new bath or they may be switched out to update bathroom décor such as by changing colour. Install a new bath in the same position. Whilst fitting a bath panel can be a good way to save time and money you should always hire a qualified professional to plumb and install your products. This is likely to be substantially more affordable than switching out the bath itself.

Step 1 cut your wooden batten. The instructions above are simply a guide to fitting your new acrylic bath panels and shouldn t be used to attempt full plumbing and installation. The process for fitting an acrylic bath panel is similar to a wooden one however you will need a length of rebated wood or timber for each bath panel you fit. Fit a new bath.

Get a slab preferably a wooden slab and attach it to the bottom of the panel towards the back fit into the space you have measured earlier using a 12mm screw. Position your panel against the bath and note the measurements.