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access the pipework behind the panel

  • 01-04-2011 7:27am
    #1
    k123456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,185 ✭✭✭


    Getting new bath and tiling,
    Not mad about bath panels
    I'll be facing off the bath with wbp or ply, and tiler will tile over the wooden panel. Tiles 300x600. Is there a right way of me applying the panel and the tilers tiles, so that I can access the pipework behind the panel, (in the unlikely event of a future leak)


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  • #2
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    There is all types of theory about battoning and screwing however i think the best is the simpleist

    Work out how many tiles you need. Buy extra. Store them under the bath and it you need to take the panel down they are there to reuse...Simple.

    Outside that. Most people screw the tiled panel to the battons and seal the edges with grout. I dont like this. The movement can cause the grout to crack.

    Another way is to leave a stainless steel panel for access.

    If you do choose my way. leave the tiles up near the end where the taps are as this is where you will need to get access so if you have to remove tiles you wont do much damage and may need less.


  • #3
    stephendevlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭stephendevlin


    Buy extra tiles is right.

    Make 2 panels from plywood a smaller one near the taps and a larger one to cover the rest of the area. try and work it out so that the grout joint is on or close to the joint of the ply. that way you are only taking a section off if you need access. Make it big enough though prob 600mm. The tile over it. If you need access cut the grout where the end of your access point is and remove the screws which should only be at the 4 corners.


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