GuideOctober 2026·6 min read

What is included in a panelled bathroom?

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Search “panelled bathroom” and you will see everything from a full wet-room system to a laminate sheet in a DIY aisle. The word is not the specification. The board, the joint and who fits it are the specification.

What the installation includes

  • —Strip-out of the old room
  • —A waterproof panel system on the walls, not a cladding afterthought
  • —A floor specified for a bathroom
  • —Sanitaryware, shower and brassware, named
  • —Electrics that can be certified
  • —A guarantee that matches the edition: 5, 7 or 10 years

Why people choose it over tiles

Fewer grout lines, a shorter time on site, and a finish that is still designed. Tiled bathrooms start from £7,999 when porcelain is what you want. Panels are not a consolation prize. They are a different build.

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FAQ

Quick answers

Are bathroom panels waterproof?+

A proper wet-room panel system is. It is the boards, the joints and the trims together. A decorative sheet glued over tired tiles is not a panelled bathroom.

What is the difference between your panelled editions?+

Studio is hollow-core PVC from £5,999. Signature is Aqua Wall 6mm solid-core, £6,999 on the introductory offer. Bespoke is 9mm solid core from £9,999. The room can look similar. The board in your hand does not.

Can I have a different panel on one wall?+

On Signature and Bespoke, yes. The feature wall can be any other panel in that range, or you can skip it.

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