Can I use plain acrylic panels on a shower wall?
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It'll look a bit odd (sort of prison cell/70s sci fi feel to it). Joint in the corner is fine, if you have any flat joints in the wall you'll have to try very hard to make them look not cr*p.
Function wise, check the thermal coefficient of expansion of the stuff you're using, make sure it doesn't move too much between 15 and 60 Deg c.
Function wise, check the thermal coefficient of expansion of the stuff you're using, make sure it doesn't move too much between 15 and 60 Deg c.
I used decorative ABS panels for the two corner walls of my shower, definitely an option, The third "wall" is a shower curtain and there
is no fourth wall as it is a walk in shower
As already mentioned take notice of the thermal coefficient of expansion.
For what it is worth :-
Fitting a "standard" shower in my cottage renovation was not a sensible idea as proven by the extensive damage to joists, floor and walls by leakage / seepage from the existing shower cubicle amd tray. Hence some lateral thinking was needed for a quick fix temporary cubicle. Eleven years later and the temporary fix is still in daily use.
This rough sketch does not show the re-inforcing gussets along the seams in the tray. Where possible the ABS was heat softened and bent to avoid having a welded seam
is no fourth wall as it is a walk in shower
As already mentioned take notice of the thermal coefficient of expansion.
For what it is worth :-
Fitting a "standard" shower in my cottage renovation was not a sensible idea as proven by the extensive damage to joists, floor and walls by leakage / seepage from the existing shower cubicle amd tray. Hence some lateral thinking was needed for a quick fix temporary cubicle. Eleven years later and the temporary fix is still in daily use.
This rough sketch does not show the re-inforcing gussets along the seams in the tray. Where possible the ABS was heat softened and bent to avoid having a welded seam
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PS I've not tried the solid (expensive) shower panels yet but have had success with the (relatively) cheap 3m planks of hollow uPVC shower panels. They don't take much leaning on to deform though so won't be ideal in all circumstances.
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