Bath Panels

If you want to upgrade the appearance of your bathtub but aren't too keen on ripping it out and replacing it with a new one, there is a fantastic, cost-effective solution available - replacement bath panels. These stylish and practical panels will simply replace the old ones on your bath, leaving it looking like new. In this guide we'll explain your options.

 

What's the purpose of a bath panel?

Bath panels are typically for standard baths, or shower baths. Their main purpose is to hide the plumbing and underside parts of the bath, such as the feet. Bath panels also serve as protection against water for the flooring under your bath. They can also provide additional insulation, helping regulate and maintain the temperature of the water.

 

What are bath panels made of?

There are a number of choices when it comes to the material of your bath panels. There are stunning solid wood, MDF and acrylic bath panels available, which come in various colours and finishes so you can harmonise your bath with other aspects of the room. 

If you're upgrading the general look of a bath rather than simply replacing a single panel, then you'll need to get matching front and end panels for a complete transformation.

 

Are bath panels a standard size?

There isn’t really a standard size of bath panel, as the size of the bath panels you need will depend upon the size of your bath. The most popular bath size in the UK is 1700mm, but front panels sized 1500mm, 1600mm and 1800mm are also quite common. In terms of end panels, 700mm, 750mm and 800mm are the most common sizes.

 

Can you cut a bath panel to fit?

You can cut a bath panel to size. This is sometimes necessary if your bath is a non-standard size, although you can find bath panels in all manner of different sizes. Acrylic panels tend to be easier to cut than MDF bath panels, due to their being thinner. In order to cut a panel to size, you’ll want to use a hacksaw, ensuring that the edges are sanded down.