Waterproof access panel in bath panel

[johnst]

Hi Everyone,I am designing a wetroom/wet area in which there will be a bath.
The side of the bath may get shower spray onto it.
Anyone got ideas how best to create a waterproof access panel in the bath panel?
ALSO
What size does the access panel need to be to get access to the pipes/drains etc. under the bath/
Thanks

 

[PlumbBobBob]

why not make the side panel tiled with a panel you can remove, sealed with silicone instead of grout at the joins? as for size work out how much room you would need to work on the pipes, drains and taps.

 

[on31ll]

use an acrylic bath panel ? that way the whole panel can be removed if needed !

 

[lame plumber]

use an acrylic bath panel ? that way the whole panel can be removed if needed !

horrible things

 

[thompsonbrown]

Personally I would tile it and leave no access for pipework.
However you could consider one of these from tilerite

 

[on31ll]

horrible things

Ive seen some nice ones to be honest ! I dont like tiled bath panels there horrible and dated ! I also dont like free standing baths ! Just somwhere for dirt to hide ! Well i say hide its more insight but out of reach or a pain !

 

[kay-jay]

I make a timber subframe that i can screw the end couple of tiles too so they can be removed giving access. Use brass or chrome sunken screw cups to suit tiles

http://www.toolstation.com/m/part.html?p=67855

 

[AWheating]

make a bath pannel from a tile pannel board.