
How to Choose the Best Shower Panel for your Bathroom
Shower wall panel or bathroom wall panel as it is commonly known are simply just stylish, modern alternatives to shower wall tiles. These bathroom wall panels have been in vogue in the recent years given its range of colours, textures and designs. Almost all the shower wall panels now have waterproof features which give it the edge over ceramic shower wall tiles which are extremely hard to maintain owing to grout joints.
Modern shower panels give the walls around your wet area or entire bathroom a sophisticated look and finish. They are increasingly gaining traction in bathroom renovation ideas conceptualised by designers and architects. These shower panels can also be mounted on existing tiles as long as they are levelled.
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How to Best Shower Panel
Shower panels come in various sizes and materials. At first these were being manufactured only in aluminium and steel only. The demand for cheaper options paved the way for shower panels in a variety of materials like fibre, hardwood and temper glass. So surfing through them all and picking the right one may become a task. Here’s a list of things you can look at while purchasing a shower panel -
Size
Shower panels come in different lengths ranging from 1 foot to 6 foot, different width and thickness. Pick a shower panel appropriate to the size of your bathroom. Measure the distance between your ceiling and the floor and look for shower panels that fit the size. -
Design
Pick a design that goes well with your existing bathroom decor. Ensure that the shower panel will be aesthetically pleasing in your bathroom. If your bathroom has a minimalist look, get a sleek and simple stainless steel modern shower panel. Or if you have a more traditional style bathroom with wooden cabinets, go for a royal hardwood shower panel. -
Features
Shower panels are usually packed with impressive features. However you need not necessarily go for the high-end ones with inbuilt radio, bluetooth, massage jets etc. Pick the ones that are essential for you. A shower panel with temperature and pressure control features are highly recommended. Additionally there are many other features like dual shower heads, shower jets, massage jets, LED mood lights, sensor pause feature (to save water when not in use like shampooing), rainfall jets, built-in music system etc.