i need to remodel my bathroom so im doing some research about what to use.
I need a new wall for the shower.
Today i was in Home Depot and saw this 4'x8' Tile board panels. They have a nice pattern like big tails with a line of decorated ones.
They seem to be some kind of wood or fiber with the patern coated in something harder. Kind of fiberglas but im not sure.
So i dont know if these are fine for a shower.
Can i use these panels safely or are they going to absorb water and moisture after some time?
How should i cut and join 2 parts so they look like one piece? This looks like a hard material and i don't want to have a line between the 2 parts. And how do i seal the joints so no water goes in between?. I would use silicone for the corners but i dont know what to do if i join 2 pieces in one wall.
Do you have any experience with this?.
How about cleaning them?
they are 23 bucks each panel vs a lot of work and more money if i would install regular tiles.
Thanks a lot!
2007-03-08 12:16:14 · 0 answers · asked by axo 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They are NOT a long-term solution for a shower and will deteriorate at an accelerated rate. If you're looking to save money, go with the fiberglass panel kits and keep them sealed at the seams.
2007-03-08 12:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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If it is the type of paneling that has fiberboard on the back it's not waterproof. I have seen several bathrooms with this on the walls and it's not pretty. Try using glassboard- it's totally waterproof.
2016-04-07 04:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tileboard
2016-10-30 10:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are questions that the home depot guy should have answered. I went with the 1/2" green board. Call a plumber in your area and ask or back to the Depot.
As for the joints, I suppose you have to caulk them. And live with the seams. Good luck
2007-03-08 12:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i am acontractor in n fl--dont waste your time or money on tile board -i dont care how well you seal it you will still have water absorbed into it in a short time and you will be tearing it out and hopefully doing it right the next time !
2007-03-08 12:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by offshore18 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋