Install a new bath in the same position.
Fitting a new bath panel.
They re a great way to easily update the look of your bathroom and they re fairly easy to install depending on the type you have.
Fit a new toilet.
This is likely to be substantially more affordable than switching out the bath itself.
Start by buying a panel that fits or cutting it to size as needed.
Fitting a bath panel to most makes of bath can be made relatively simple by spending a little time planning what you need to do.
Remove and dispose of old bath.
Whilst fitting a bath panel can be a good way to save time and money you should always hire a qualified professional to plumb and install your products.
A bath panel is just a piece of acrylic or wood that fits over the sides of the tub to hide the unfinished part.
Rebated wood is wood that has a groove cut into the edge so you can slot the panel under the groove.
Position your panel against the bath and note the measurements.
From there you will have the appropriate foundations in place to complete the fitting of your end bath panel.
Customer supplies their own toilet.
Watch our step by step video showing how to install a standard acrylic bath with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
Woodie s will show you how to replace a bath panel.
Remove and dispose of old toilet.
The process for fitting an acrylic bath panel is similar to a wooden one however you will need a length of rebated wood or timber for each bath panel you fit.
Step 1 cut your wooden batten.
Get a slab preferably a wooden slab and attach it to the bottom of the panel towards the back fit into the space you have measured earlier using a 12mm screw.
Install a new toilet in the same position.
Customer supplies thier own bath.
Don t be mislead by the many instruction sheets which will have you making up frames which cost more in timber than the bath itself.
Removing a cast iron bath would be towards the top end of the price.
The instructions above are simply a guide to fitting your new acrylic bath panels and shouldn t be used to attempt full plumbing and installation.
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Fitting an end bath panel should you need to fit both front and end bath panels initially refer to the six previous steps to complete your front bath panel installation.
Fit a new bath.
