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Wall finishes
Beyond tiles.
Not every bathroom wall needs tiles. Panels, microcement, tadelakt, paint and timber each offer a different look and level of water resistance.
- Seamless
- Microcement, tadelakt
- Quick
- Wall panels
- Easiest to change
- Paint
- Traditional
- Timber panelling
The basics
Wet areas need fully waterproof finishes; areas away from direct water can take paint or timber.
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Wall panels
Large waterproof panels with few joints. Quick to fit.
Microcement
A thin cement-based coating for a seamless finish on walls and floors.
Tadelakt
A polished lime plaster, sealed with soap to resist water.
Bathroom paint
Moisture- and mould-resistant paint for areas away from direct water.
Timber panelling
Tongue-and-groove or panelled walls for a traditional look.
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