Exploring the alternatives for wet room wall finishes

Choosing the right wall finish for bathrooms, kitchens and other wet areas involves more than aesthetics. Installation time, labour, maintenance, hygiene, durability, sustainability and long-term performance can all influence specification decisions.

Fibo’s Wall Panels vs. Tiles CPD explores the role of waterproof wall panel systems as an alternative to traditional tiling, providing practical guidance to help architects, specifiers and construction professionals make informed decisions for different project requirements.

The CPD considers how waterproof wall panel systems can provide cost-effective, straightforward-to-install and low-maintenance solutions, alongside their role in reducing the risk of mould and mildew and supporting more sustainable approaches to construction.

What will the CPD cover?

The session provides a practical comparison between waterproof wall panels and traditional tiles, looking beyond the finished appearance to consider the full specification, installation and maintenance process.

Topics include:

  • Wall panel and tile material composition
  • Installation methods, preparation and waterproofing
  • Installation time, labour and project downtime
  • Cost considerations
  • Maintenance, cleaning and hygiene
  • Mould prevention and antibacterial performance
  • Durability, water resistance and technical performance
  • UK compliance and relevant certifications
  • Sustainability, material sourcing and environmental impact
  • Design flexibility, finishes and aesthetics
  • Applications across different building sectors

The course also looks at some of the practical differences encountered on site. For example, the CPD explores the potential for waterproof wall panels to reduce installation time compared with traditional tiling and the implications this can have for labour, programme and project delivery. 

Who is the CPD for?

This CPD is suitable for professionals involved in the design, specification, construction and maintenance of wet areas, including:

Architects | Interior Designers | Specifiers | Housing Providers | Developers | Contractors | Building Surveyors | Facilities & Asset Managers | Modular & Offsite Specialists

The principles covered are relevant across residential, social housing, hospitality and leisure, healthcare and care, education, student accommodation, commercial and modular/offsite projects.

Why wall panels?

Wet area specifications need to balance performance at installation with how a space will perform throughout its life.

Waterproof wall panels offer a different approach to traditional tiling, with considerations including installation speed, reduced reliance on specialist trades, maintenance, hygiene and material use.

The CPD explores these factors objectively, giving attendees a clearer understanding of where wall panel systems can be appropriate, what to look for when specifying them and how they compare with conventional tiled finishes.

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