An interesting emerging trend that has come forth in the bathroom renovation industry is bathroom cladding. Maybe it’s the fact that a certain segment of the home renovation market is strapped for time or perhaps society itself is to blame with its need for instant gratification. But the fact still remains that there are many companies emerging to meet the demand for this new bathroom development. Whether you call it waterproof wall paneling, plastic tongue and groove or shower wall panels, they are all basically the same product. The cladding sold by most vendors is usually made from plastic, vinyl, acrylic, UPVC or PVC panels. The reason these panels are becoming increasingly popular is because they provide a virtually maintenance free cladding for your bathroom walls. The term “clad” means fully clothed, so in essence you are clothing your bathroom walls with paneling. But you are not limited to your walls as you can purchase bathroom ceiling cladding as well.

"Summary: Bathroom cladding can be used as a cost effective alternative to wall tiles. Waterproof wall paneling can be made from plastic, PVC panels, acrylic or fibreglass cladding materials. Bathroom ceiling cladding, shower wall panels and plastic tongue and groove cladding are also good."

Companies such as Bath Fitter and Bath Solutions offer you a relatively inexpensive alternative to a full bathroom renovation to update and revamp an old outdated bathroom without ripping out the walls and ceilings, removing your old tiles or up rooting your plumbing. They can easily resurface your bathtub or shower stall using acrylic or fibreglass. And the benefit of using this type of service is that you can have your bathroom refurbished in a day or two, so you’re not overly inconvenienced from using the facility. If on the other hand you want to install it yourself, there are many bathroom cladding kits available for walls and ceilings. These panels can be easily installed over your existing tile walls providing the walls surface is flat so the cladding can be adhered directly to the wall. The beauty of the process is that each panel slots seamlessly into the next one. Why hire a highly skilled contractor that will cost you unnecessary moola when you can do it yourself. The other good part about cladding is that it can be mounted horizontally, vertically on the whole surface of the wall, or partly up on your wall as a type of decorative cladding wainscoting feature.

Perfect for wet rooms, these waterproof wall claddings are hygienic, east to clean, don’t require any messy grouting and are available in many colours, designs and patterns (such as mosaics, tile and wood grain patterns). Bathroom wall cladding can be adhered to a broad range of different surface materials such as brick, plaster and ceramic wall tiles. These shower wall panels are durable, waterproof and give your bathroom a sense of design modernism. Unlike materials like wood that may rot or warp, you also don’t need to repaint or re-varnish PVC paneling every couple of years. Apply the wall panels to your shower area or clad your whole bathroom, its up to you. If you are looking to transform your bathroom without all the headaches of a conventional bathroom renovation makeover, maybe bathroom cladding is just what you are looking for.

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