Shower wall panels to reduce condensation?
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I've got a completely tiled bathroom, every wall, and the coldness of the tiles attracts a lot of condensation everywhere.
Someone quoting for a new bathroom has suggested that shower wall panels, plastic, mounted over the tiles, would warm things up / reduce condensation (I know they don't magically warm up the room but seems logical they would be warmer to the touch).
Does this sound reasonable? Seems like a pretty cost effective improvement, the tiles are old and removing them / replastering is possible but seems a lot of faff and cost by comparison. This sort of thing:
https://www.diy.com/departments/bathroom/wet-rooms...
Someone quoting for a new bathroom has suggested that shower wall panels, plastic, mounted over the tiles, would warm things up / reduce condensation (I know they don't magically warm up the room but seems logical they would be warmer to the touch).
Does this sound reasonable? Seems like a pretty cost effective improvement, the tiles are old and removing them / replastering is possible but seems a lot of faff and cost by comparison. This sort of thing:
https://www.diy.com/departments/bathroom/wet-rooms...
If you want to limit condensation in a shower room, the main thing IMHO is to have a shower cubicle that's 90-odd% enclosed, and an extractor fan which draws from the cubicle. A run-on timer on the fan is good.
The cubucle will always get spray and condensation.
Showers are tiled because tiles are tough, waterproof and last a long time.
Any 'plastic' or 'laminate' surface may get scratched or other wise look poor in a few years.
Although some are tougher than others I think.
The cubucle will always get spray and condensation.
Showers are tiled because tiles are tough, waterproof and last a long time.
Any 'plastic' or 'laminate' surface may get scratched or other wise look poor in a few years.
Although some are tougher than others I think.
I have a bathroom with panels all round, was cheaper and easier than tiling, I think they look good, but need to make sure they are properly cleaned.
My take is condensation is lack of ventilation, main thing I did was not go cheap on the extractor. Was about 350 instead of 200, the bathroom fitter said it was overkill but would do the job for years, 4 years later all looks good and no issues.
My take is condensation is lack of ventilation, main thing I did was not go cheap on the extractor. Was about 350 instead of 200, the bathroom fitter said it was overkill but would do the job for years, 4 years later all looks good and no issues.
Mazinbrum said:
We religiously squeegee the shower walls then floor into the drain after a shower, makes a difference too.
This, a decent soft silicone one rather than a cheap one as it contours round the grout better. Having the window wide open for ten minutes afterwards seems to sort it fine on the tiled walls/floor as well.
OutInTheShed said:
If you want to limit condensation in a shower room, the main thing IMHO is to have a shower cubicle that's 90-odd% enclosed, and an extractor fan which draws from the cubicle. A run-on timer on the fan is good.
The cubucle will always get spray and condensation.
Showers are tiled because tiles are tough, waterproof and last a long time.
Any 'plastic' or 'laminate' surface may get scratched or other wise look poor in a few years.
Although some are tougher than others I think.
Enclosed shower cubicle is the way to go - then no need for any extractor fans at all.The cubucle will always get spray and condensation.
Showers are tiled because tiles are tough, waterproof and last a long time.
Any 'plastic' or 'laminate' surface may get scratched or other wise look poor in a few years.
Although some are tougher than others I think.
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Little Lofty said:
Stuck on with 50 tubes of silicone and it will look like a hospital. As you can tell, I’m not a fan.
One of our en-suites has panels and it looks nothing like a hospital.
caziques said:
Enclosed shower cubicle is the way to go - then no need for any extractor fans at all.
The building regulations (and I) would politely disagree with you. Extraction is key, whatever the layout. With an enclosed shower you are merely trapping that moist air in an enclosed space.Cow Corner said:
caziques said:
Enclosed shower cubicle is the way to go - then no need for any extractor fans at all.
The building regulations (and I) would politely disagree with you. Extraction is key, whatever the layout. With an enclosed shower you are merely trapping that moist air in an enclosed space.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff