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Fitting a bath panel

LAST UPDATED: 3rd January 2023 by The Editorial Team

Bath in a bathroom

Summary: Step by step guide and video showing how to fit bath front panels, fit battens and fit the bath front panel.

Contents

  • Fitting a bath panel
    • Creating the frame
    • Fitting a bath front panel
    • Tools needed
    • Materials needed
  • Fitting a bath side panel video

    Fitting a bath panel

    Bath panels are required to hide the pipes that lead from the taps to the water supply/drainage. The panels fit to the sides of the tub that are not up against the wall. Due to the fact that there is such a wide variety of bath shapes and sizes, it is never as easy as simply slotting a bath panel onto the tub. The task is not a particularly hard one, however. Taking the time to build a basic, sturdy frame around the sides of the tub onto which the panel can be attached will leave you with a strong, attractive looking bath.


    Mark out the position of the frame using a spirit level.
    Measure and fit battens to fit vertically between the rim of the bath and the floor battens.

    Creating the frame

    • You need to start by making the frame around the sides of the bath tub. Using a spirit level, mark the position of where the panel will be on the floor. This will be the marker so you know where to fit the timber battens which form the frame, i.e. the battens will be positioned the panels thickness away from the line you have drawn.
    • Cut strips of batten and fix them lengthways along the floor to form the base of the frame. To fix them to the floor, screw pilot holes into the floor and screw securely in place.
    • Then fix the vertical battens into place between the base of the frame and the underside of the bath rim. There should be one on each corner and another in between two corner battens. Make sure they are level.

    Fitting a bath front panel

    • With the frame formed, you need to cut the panel so it will fit. Do this using a hacksaw or if possible, a jigsaw. For tight angles where the hacksaw handle is in the way, remove the handle and use the blade on its own.
    • Once the panel is complete, screw pilot holes in the panel and the battens, then screw them securely together.

    Tools needed

    • Hacksaw, jigsaw or multi-tool
    • Tape measure
    • Clamp
    • Saw
    • Drill
    • Spirit level
    • Sealant applicator

    Materials needed

    • Magnets
    • Silicone sealant
    • Batten
    • Bath panels

    Fitting a bath side panel video


    Author

    The Editorial Team

    The Editorial Team at lets-do-diy.com are a team of experts led by Mark Wilson. We have been creating DIY projects, articles, costs guides and product reviews since 2008. For more info see our about page.

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