Bath Panel fitting - the DIY way to fit an MDF front panel

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for the video. You are showing what a normal person does. From Cyprus

[@b33zo]

Thank you for watching Antonios. Yes a normal older person anyway! regards b33zo

[@antonios4926]

@@b33zo Lol. Me too

[@DavidTraynier]

What an excellent video. Really, very clear, true to life, and not attempting to be flash or 'branded'.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching David. I try to keep it WYSIWYG on my channel. b33zo

[@jullmaneyo]

You Mr, have saved my sanity! I got delivered a wooden bath panel and wondered what the hell the plynth was and how does it all fit together, and how on earth will I manage to fit it. After watching you think about it, I was able to adjust it to my needs and I am happy to say it fits 100% perfect, without needing ugly screws or anything, I cannot really thank you enough!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Julia. Yes I and many other people have found the instructions complicated! A fairly difficult job even for experienced DIYers. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@MohammedAli-1]

If you found this helpful, that's good, and if you didn't, I'm sorry you wasted your time 😂😂😂 Absolutely made my day. Excellent vid, and I like how you show the bits where your faced with a challenge, and you don't just edit those bits out. Well done 👍🏽

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Mo. I guess we've all seen those manufactures videos where the awkward bits are skimmed over and the bits that go wrong are edited out! cheers b33zo

[@MohammedAli-1]

@@b33zo My pleasure, thank you for replying. It actually gave me peace of mind as so many times I've been in a situation during a job and I just think, "for crying out loud", so deffo appreciate you keeping that in 👍🏽

[@WaveyGravey]

these types of videos are the best. more than enough detail for anyone who isn't as hands on to follow and do! thank you

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching WG. Having a reasonable set of tools is a good starting place but as you say anyone can do most jobs if they have enough time (and are not quitters). ATB b33zo

[@FirstnameLastname-uh4rk]

Very useful video. Thanks for taking the time to film and post. I was about to go out and buy a similar panel to replace a plastic moulded one, when I thought ‘ I bet it’s not going to be a quick afternoon job...I’ll have a quick look on YT’ So, now I have to build a frame...I already have the end battens, but the rest needs building up. The end result looks great, just more work than I first envisaged. That was a brave move cutting the glass. I was waiting for the crack to appear, followed by much swearing 🤨 Thanks again...most helpful.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching and your kind remarks Harry. Yes, I hadn't planned for cutting glass but luckily got away with it this time. If I had to do this job again I'd consider using 10mm UPVC for the plinth (inexpensive) as the MDF plinth can deteriorate if the bathroom floor gets wet. Good luck with your project! b33zo

[@michaelmcl4979]

Great video! You have those old school skills many lack nowadays

[@b33zo]

Thanks Michael MC for your kind remarks. Probably horses for courses. A reasonable set of tools is a good start but I guess if you're earning enough money you just press a few buttons on your phone and pay for the job to be done - or half-done as is sometimes the case. Cheers b33zo

[@steveday7510]

You did a great job! I had a very similar job and did it differently (Still working well after 4 years)- But I wished I had seen your Video first!!!!!!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Steve. Hopefully it was an MDF panel that has lasted four years as there have been a few comments here on how they fail in wet areas. ATB b33zo

[@grahamlemarchand1210]

Very good video which has , hopefully prepared me for replacing a panel that has never fitted properly since I made one years ago. The video has given me ideas to work with , thank you.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Graham. The MDF panels look great new but don't stand up to moisture very well. I published another video on how to make panels out of sparkly pvc that you might find interesting. ATB b33zo

[@grahamlemarchand1210]

@@b33zo Hi , I've watched a couple of your bathroom fitting videos and have referred to them quite a few times. In fact , I have decided to use your sparkly wall board idea , my materials bought from the supplier mentioned and arrived within a day .Exceptional service. Look forward to seeing more of your videos as required.Thank you.😀

[@b33zo]

@@grahamlemarchand1210 Thanks again Graham and good luck with your project. b33zo

[@bluebellformentino6072]

Super helpful video, couldn’t work this out from the instructions that came with my path panel! Thank you mate! 👍👍

[@b33zo]

@bluebellformentino6072 thanks for watching and for compliments. Yes, the 'instructions' seemed to apply to numerous different panels and were extra confusing. Looks nice fitted though! ATB b33zo

[@mahmoudrahal80]

Great job, despite it is clear to me that you're a professional joiner or plumber but you nade it easier and clearer by explaining everything to amateur DIYers like me. Thanks

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Mahmoud and for your compliments. I've worked as a professional photographer for the past 30 years but have always liked doing DIY stuff as you can see from my videos.

[@videoman271]

Just had a new bath delivered and it’s the first time I’ve seen a bath panel of this type, I expected a feeble plastic thing to arrive, can’t thank you enough for showing me how these things assemble and the best way to fit then, iv also ordered the button fix off Amazon thanks to L for recommending them👍🏽

[@b33zo]

Thanks John. I've learned a lot from others on KZbin and don't mind showing my mistakes if it helps others avoid the same errors. Good luck with your project.

[@miransalih1079]

What I just need, I've fitted a bath today, I realised customer purchased this type of panel, which I haven't come across. This opened me eye I know what I'm doing tomorrow. Thanks

[@b33zo]

Well thank you Miran Salih for watching and commenting. Hope your job has worked out okay - any further guidance you can add is always welcome ATB b33zo

[@miransalih1079]

@@b33zo this video opened me eye, I did exactly what you did in this video regarding the Frame, my job turned out brilliantly, good met from customer

[@b33zo]

@@miransalih1079 Ha well that's nice to hear Miran Salih thank you. A satisfied customer is a returning customer! b33zo

[@miransalih1079]

@@b33zo Totally agree, thanks again.

[@bluesantafe]

Very helpful. I’ve got one to fit on Friday so I hope mine goes as good as yours did

[@b33zo]

Thanks Steff. Let us know how you got on please!

[@bluesantafe]

b33zo it’s done and with no real problems. Thanks again

[@b33zo]

@@bluesantafe well done. Sounds like a great DIY event!

[@peterl2866]

Nice work John, looks good

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Peter.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I have to tackle this job in the next couple of days, so thank you for your detailed explanation.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Nik.

[@robertglover3911]

Got my own to fit this week and have been putting it it off. Mine didn’t have any glass in it but you have given me the confidence to have a go. Good video pal

[@b33zo]

Thanks Robert. Coping with wonky floors and walls is probably the biggest challenge. Good luck with your project! b33zo

[@BazzatheMantheLegend]

I just fitted mine too and had all the exact problems you did! Floor not straight, too tight on first cut then had to sand it, forgot to put the baton on, had to take it off and do it again! a half hour job (so I thought) took about 8 hours! Thanks for the video, perfect for an idiot like me and shows the real problems

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Barry. Yes, not a five minute that's for sure but so what? That's the fun of DIY! Cheers b33zo

[@BazzatheMantheLegend]

@@b33zo ya great to see the problems that can happen

[@TheBarnz91]

Very helpful, props to you!. Love how you cut the glass. I have to do this job soon and now I have a great understanding of what’s involved. Thank you

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching TB and good luck with your project.

[@jayfreedom]

This helped us do our own panel and plinth bath side by ourselves. Thank you very much!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Jay and leaving a comment. Moving you up to grade 4 DIYer. b33zo

[@peterslater5956]

Excellent video...so helpful, will now purchase a MDF bath panel.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Peter. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@philr199]

I found this really really helpful! Thank you John. I had to do mine a slightly different way, with the plinth on the front, but nonetheless, really helpful!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Phil. A surprisingly complicated job and a challenge for even experienced DIYers so well done you. b33zo

[@oozle1884]

Great video, great humour and a great finish! well done, i'm half looking forward to fitting mine now!

[@b33zo]

Thanks oozle Good luck with your fitting!

[@huckfinn8444]

Great video thanks for sharing your meticulous well thought out methods!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching HF. These panels look great but are quite complicted to fit - especially with the hopless instructions supplied. ATB b33zo

[@DanielDebenham]

Great video. Loved the walk through of fitting the panel. Looked great at the end.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Daniel and for your kind remarks. It was more work than anticipated but once I figured out that the floor was sloping it all came together. ATB b33zo

[@bubblegum12375]

Thank you for the video. Im hoping to fit my bathtub with a front panel and this video is helpful.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Leanne. I published another video on making a simple DIY panel which you might find interesting. ATB b33zo

[@julianalcock1019]

Thank you for this b33. I am fitting a Halite (15mm aerated plastic) panel and I have realised that jamming the panel all the way up under the bath is wrong. A person lifting him or herself out of the bath could cause the bath to flex which would mean the bath panel taking the weight and putting strain on the screws which hold the plinth to the main panel. I will trim 5mm off the top. I noticed the spare tiles stored under the bath. I wish that some helpful person had done that for me. I have a bump in the floor which will be allowed for by trimming the plinth using the old panel as a template. I chose a Halite panel because if it gets wet it should not degrade. Thanks again. Great video.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Julian. I haven't seen the Halite panels - until now. Not exactly cheap but should easily outlast the MDF panels. They don't make it clear whether the plinth is part of the molding or comes separately. I wonder how the edges will look after sawing. You might have seen my other bath panel video where I cut up a PVC shower panel to make a presentable bath panel. Side, end and trims cost around £60 total. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@johoman9928]

Thanks so much for this, I found it helpful. I now need to go and work out how to replace an existing flat bath panel with a plinthed one - it looks like the timber they used to make the original cradle is about 3mm thick so wish me luck!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Jo. Those 19mm thick panels just about stand up on their own if cut in tight enough. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@sophiaink1628]

I've just purchased this EXACT bath panel, front and end so thanks for this...looking forward to some long hours 😂 and yes guys it's as heavy as it looks lol

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Sophia. Cutting the glass is the tricky bit but the panel looks great in place. Good luck with your project!

[@MORGAN31ish]

Thank you, I've had the panel ready to put on for a couple of months now and this video has made me think I can do it now so thanks again also it looks great 👍 👌

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Wayne. The trickiest bit is figuring out how the rather thin plinth goes on with this particular model. One thing I would add is to properly seal any exposed MDF. A couple of coats of oil-based paint is ideal. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@ratchriat1716]

great finish when you finish tilling a bit off silicon sealant a round the panel finish the job nicely enjoyed the video.

[@paulmac1532]

Well done mate.Go and have a large one you have earned it.

[@b33zo]

Thanks Paul. I shall definitely be taking your advice today! b33zo

[@loadofsmith1511]

Great job, it's nice to see someone fit this type of panel. Who ever invented this style of panel should be made to come and fit them. Not the easiest thing to do in a small bathroom.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Mr S. Yep, hardly a Saturday Morning type of job even with a decent tool kit. Looks nice fitted though! Best wishes b33zo

[@nigelharding3273]

Great video, most helpful.will get cracking and finish mine off now👍

[@b33zo]

Thanks Nigel. Good luck with fitting your panel.

[@davidbrownbill1285]

Very helpful video 👍 I have got this job on the horizon 😇 , and with no instructions provided I could see a few challenges ahead and you highlighted these in your video. I’m thinking of just securing the plinth first with screws fairly high up and then your left with just offering the main panel up which will then hide them and just secure main panel at both ends with screws and cover caps., think this way will eliminate it being a tight fit to get it under the lip of the bath. In my mind I just think there’s no need to secure plinth to the main panel or is my thought process wrong? Great vid 👍

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching David. Yes an interesting option. It's been a while since I did that job but from memory I guess if the plinth is generous enough you could rebate it into the frame like I did and fix with pins/screws (near the top edge) which would be covered when you add the main panel. I'm not keen on seeing screw caps on the facing panel but others have suggested a hidden clip-on system (just read through the comments) which sounds a much nicer option. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@philipaday27]

Pretty decent job. Did one similar, but i did not have the luxury of space above the panel. Measured the panel and plinth, then was faced with the panel becoming wedged before it was vertical. Applied pressure with my foot, and after several kicks the plinth and panel were vertical.

[@b33zo]

Well done Philip and thanks for watching. Cutting tight is the way to go and there's not much that can't be fixed with a few kicks! ATB b33zo

[@Lewishamphil]

I have one recommendation for you: Button-fix ! ... really, these clips and buttons, along with the marking tools, make this a so much easier, professional job. The panel is easily removed too.

[@b33zo]

Hi Lewis thanks for watching. Yes, i'f I'd know about Button-fix I would have definitely used them! Looks like a great invention and okay for DIYers like me. I've just watched the instructions video on their site. Slightly concerned about having to purchase a sucking pad when you want to remove the panel!

[@Lewishamphil]

Hi b33zo; you're right, who has a sucker pad?! In practice, I use an old spatula which easily disengages one of the Fixes, so I can get my fingers underneath.

[@DavidSandilands]

@@b33zo If you have a recessed section , due to having a 2 section panel like you have in the video, surely you would have enough grip by pulling on the bottom of the top section, so negating the requirement for suction pads.

[@b33zo]

@@DavidSandilands Hi David thanks for watching. Yes, that's way I did it. Wearing latex gloves helps with getting a good grip on the shiny stuff. I ended up buying some suction pads off ebay to pull the front off my big iMac (video) so now have them handy for the next bath panel! Cheers beezo.

[@adamhatjoullis6406]

i loved it was not a waste of time at all , quit amusing as it happens

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Adam - hope it helped if you're planning to do a similar panel.

[@charisdurham2278]

Thank you so so much for this video. Just to be clear, the top of the panel goes up and under the lip of the bath rather than sitting flush at the bottom of the lip? I ask because the old mdf panel I'm pulling out doesn't seem to go up and under (it also isn't attached to a frame! I now see why it wasn't secure!)

[@b33zo]

Hi Charis thanks for watching. Yes, I would always position a bath panel up under the edge of the bath (call me old-fashioned..) and especially so with MDF. These thicker panels (19mm) don't really need much support if you cut it to fit tight. Good luck. b33zo

[@danfdz7862]

just watched yr video... well done mate!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Dan. More complicated than expected at first glance but still a DIY job. ATB b33zo

[@francishughes3478]

Brilliant, very informative really good pointers 👍🙏

[@b33zo]

Thanks Francis for watching and for your compliments. Consider swapping the 10mm mdf plinth for a UPVC one from any industrial estate supplier. They are not affected by wet around the bath. b33zo

[@JD-il5kk]

Best video, well done sir 👍

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching JD. Hope you got your bathroom finished... b33zo

[@JD-il5kk]

@b33zo yes sir it is finished very nicely.

[@knowthyself3188]

The fit was perfect :)

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching dear friend.

[@SHAMITHADEVINDA]

Thank you for the in detailed video. I have a question that dont we need to stick this board to the frame? I would not like putting screws.

[@b33zo]

@SHAMITHADEVINDA thank you for watching. This bath panel is quite rigid and if you cut it so that it fits tightly it will stand up on its own against the frame without screws or adhesive. b33zo

[@SHAMITHADEVINDA]

@@b33zo oh ok, so adding some silicone into the gaps may leave it without any voble

[@b33zo]

@@SHAMITHADEVINDA that would work but go easy on the silicone! b33zo

[@dantaylor62]

Thanks for this video. I have been struggling with the "how to fit the plinth to the back of the panel" bit :) very helpful

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Dan. Hope you got your job done sucessfully!

[@thereyougoagain7505]

Hello - Thank you for a very helpful video. Did you secure it with screws after or just seal it in? Thanks

[@b33zo]

@thereyougoagain7505 thanks for watching. I cut the panel so tight that it just stood up on its own. Dont care for screws on the visible surface. A few people mentioned a product called 'button-fix' which is an invisible fixing method that might be worth researching. Good luck. b33zo

[@gingerninja7187]

Very informative a pleasure to watch only one comment you should have cut the bottom of the plinth so it sat level on the floor

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Sound Advice and for your kind remarks. Fair point. I could have fiddled about and scribed the plinth exactly to the floor boards but the variation was virtually nothing (see at 18:28) and I knew the thickish floor covering would hide it (luckily it did) so got a bit lazy and didn't bother. ATB b33zo

[@gingerninja7187]

b33zo it’s great watching a true to life video my comment is very minor the way you trimmed the panel / glass was spot on I’m in the process of doing my bath room and have also got a wooden panel with plinth but I’m using buttonfix as I don’t want any visible screws or fix the panel with adhesive , so will be easy to remove I’m unsure if the panel is supposed to fit under the bath edge or flush with the edge

[@b33zo]

@@gingerninja7187 No idea on flush or under. I've always fitted under being old school from the days of very thin panels (plastic and hardboard). I feel that fitted under forms a drip rather than flush which might allow splashes to run behind the panel. I didnt use any screws to hold my panel in place as it is quite rigid and seems happy to stand alone (also fits nicely). Hope I dont need to remove it anytime soon though as the carpet guys fitted the vinyl floor covering very tight. ATB b33zo

[@richardhill9944]

Very good video thanks - clear and good information!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching and compliments Richard.

[@rodadams8422]

What a beautiful job looks great 👌

[@b33zo]

Thanks Rod for watching and compliments. Still looks fab 12 months + on - admittedly I only use the shower...b33zo

[@rodadams8422]

Your so welcome 👌

[@idah3806]

Thanks for the great video, wish me luck !

[@b33zo]

Thanks Ida. Good luck with your project!

[@nicholasmartin4150]

Where did you get that bath panel from i like it 👌

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Nicholas. I believe the panel came from an Ebay seller. I since made a bath panel out of a PVC Shower Panel and that video is also on my KZbin channel. Worth considering. b33zo

[@steveprice9462]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@fardellp]

"Like all DIY projects, things can go wrong". In my opinion this should read "Unlike 'professional' projects, DIY projects will rarely go wrong because you have the time to plan carefully, choose materials suitably, obey the relevant regs and have no time contraints do do a "rush job".

[@sandspatel]

Great work, did you account for the gradient in the floor when attaching the plinth? Excellent job on the glass!

[@b33zo]

Thanks Sandeep appreciated. Yes at 18:54

[@gideon6331]

Thank you for the insight very helpful

[@b33zo]

Thanks Gideon. Hope you panel was a success! b33zo

[@gideon6331]

@@b33zo yep finished it thanks, found your video very helpful, even though my panel was different to yours.

[@learnprogress6618]

Taps at the back , , how will u change those ?

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching and your question. When that happens I'll be sure to film it for you.

[@learnprogress6618]

b33zo a tip for u , alpina bath connections and sink and so on , u only have to fit 1 x their thicker plastic and bigger rubber washers better design and not like the leaking china made everywhere we have to keep refitting Till it stops leaking , covering it with sealant when we shouldn’t have to if the stuff was made correctly , alpina is also made for the diy guy who can fit without leaks too , ur bath panel is smart and u did it as a pro

[@lesliehalpin4264]

Where did you buy the MDF bath panel with glass? Thank you

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching leslie. It was a few years ago now but I think it came from an Ebay company. b33zo

[@rcamzzzz]

Well done you we just got a panel from them as well and was wondering how to do it as the instructions aren't worth anything. Cheers😉

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching rcamzzzz. Yes the instructions would run to several pages and probably the people writing them never fitted a panel! Something I've recently considered is swapping the plinth panel for a 10mm thick upvc panel from somewhere like National Plastics. Very inexpensive. The MDF plinths can suffer from wet on the floor around the bath. Good luck with your project. b33zo

[@rcamzzzz]

Getting a really good friend who is a professional joiner to help. So that might help. Either that or we keep the existing one haha

[@lesleyholden8310]

really helpful video buddy...thanks

[@b33zo]

Thanks for your comment Lesley.

[@jamesnicol9810]

My bath panel is U/S and struggling to find a panel this is usable without blowing due to water... the bloody fitters installed the bath 570mm which has made it difficult to source

[@b33zo]

Hi James thanks for watching. Yes MDF panels do suffer especially around any exposed edges. I recently did a video on a DIY bath panel which might solve your problem - at a good price too. b33zo

[@NickD680]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Nick and for comments.

[@magic1968]

Bit late to the party and thanks for the upload. Can I ask how did you fix the panel to the frame at the end or did you leave it free standing? Cheers.

[@b33zo]

Hi Magic thanks for watching. Because I managed to cut the panel so tight it just remains free standing - so far anyway. It goes under the lip of the bath so can't really flop forward. Good luck with your project! b33zo

[@magic1968]

@@b33zo 😉👍

[@imranahmed6250]

You have don great job. Thanks

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Imran Ahmed and for your kind comment. I'm going to use a piece of sparkly PVC shower panel material for the next bath panel which I hope will be much simpler to fit, will look nice and it is 100% waterproof too. ATB b33zo

[@musictherapyrecovery]

Well done 🎉

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching.

[@faebrowne2537]

I saw what looks like the same bath panel and wanted to buy it. I thought the mirror part was plastic or acrylic 😱 What a shock i would have got trying to do this job. Nope, I accept defeat. This looks way too complicated for me. Thank you for sharing

[@b33zo]

Hi Fae Thanks for watching. Sorry to read that you feel fitting this kind of panel would be too big a task. Glass cutters cost only £2.99 at screwfix so that's not really a problem. Successfully joining the plinth to the panel required some figuring out but only a couple of cheap clamps as far as tools go. Walls and floors that are out of level are probably the main challenge. Perhaps you could get a cheap piece of hardboard/plywood, fit that then use it as a template for cutting your shiny new panel. Never give up!

[@deanbadhamswilliams2047]

Top job 👏

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Dean.

[@paulinefromfulham]

Can I hire you?

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Pauline. No, but if you see my other video on how to make a DIY bath panel I think you'll find you can do it all yourself! b33zo

[@m.a.9471]

you done a good job off course

[@b33zo]

Thanks M.A. the seond time is always going to be easier...

[@paulbanks9408]

Nice job

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Paul.

[@zenamakey9702]

Really helpful x thanks

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching and commenting Zena.

[@Archak15]

love the video

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching sir.

[@mikewilliams7519]

Very helpful thank you

[@TheAudiostud]

Unika, Keku, Wall Dogs or even button fixings and last resort earth magnets all fixing ideas plus for later use window suckers also packing wedges and the last of all "Why" MDF ever unit I've ever seen used "blow" so make sure what ever you cut you seal and seal again! Good Luck I hate bathrooms I've got one to do as well as a shower room erh!

[@b33zo]

Hi Audiostud thanks for watching. Yes I sealed the cut end with two coats of undercoat paint and surprise surprise, because I had cut the panel so tight in the first place the thickness of the paint meant it only just went back in..Good luck with your project!

[@wahidmahmood9169]

Personally should have put tile backer board straight onto the frame u made then just stick ur matching tiles to it

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching wahid. Yes that would be another option. Backer board, adhesive, tiles (+cuts) and grouting. Would probably last longer than the MDF panel. More recently I made a bath panel out of a decorative UPVC sheet which looked okay. See my video 'how to make your own bath panel'. cheers b33zo

[@jasephase2k933]

Good job

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Jase

[@platinumpie561]

Get a TubFix frame, tile backer board and tile. Job Done

[@paulhogan1938]

Not good if the floor is not true hence this is reason why he is using a panel with an adjustable plinth.

[@cyberlightbeing]

Good job.

[@b33zo]

Thanks CLB. It's all mostly guesswork...

[@christopherhill1944]

Thank you.

[@janehaque4944]

Please can you come around to mine ! I have this problem too, off I go to make a mess wish me luck.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Jane.

[@janehaque4944]

I’ve done it, thanks for the tips I used them all

[@peteinuk]

From watching this I am getting a professional! Terrifying!

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Pierre. It least when the professional comes you'll have the knowledge up your sleeve for any flim-flam they try to feed you... b33zo

[@leemarshall9501]

nice job

[@angelael5991]

You did well

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Angela.

[@EVDriver1990]

proper job.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Ryan and remarks.

[@gman-qy6my]

Did you really leave that bag of grout under the bath????

[@b33zo]

haha g man no but I left the tiles under there - a little surprise for whoever inevitably rips the whole lot out!

[@oldproji]

You could have tried heavy duty Velcro to anchor the frame uprights.

[@b33zo]

Thanks oldproji yes that's a good idea. I guess the self adhesive type would stick well to the wall tiles.

[@phil254]

@@b33zo Just drill through the tiles and fix them properly. A little silicon in the holes after job done and you can fix the panel straight away

[@b33zo]

@@phil254 Thanks for watching Phil and your tip.

[@b33zo]

@@phil254 Thanks for watching Phil. Yes that would work.

[@jeannekane1363]

Very helpful

[@b33zo]

Thanks Jeanne!

[@morganog37]

You should paint the cut raw edges with a couple of coats of oil based gloss or PVA glue just to prevent any moisture penetrating into the MDF, that stuffs like a sponge. Very informative demonstration otherwise.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Paul. Yes, believe it or not I did that - twice! First time because I had cut the panel so tight, with the paint on it wouldn't go in. I sanded that back and did a coat of PVA the second time - but forgot to film it. Agreed I'm not really a fan of MDF in potentially wet areas. ATB b33zo

[@carolrochfort7929]

Don't forget that PVA isn't actually waterproof even though it looks glossy when dry

[@beachlife2968]

The plinth design complicates and makes the job much harder. If the panel was just one piece all you would need to do is trim the top if it was too high.

[@b33zo]

rindz_os Retty thanks for watching. A correct observation. I guess the idea was that the plinth could be trimmed to uneven floors before it was fixed to the main panel. Maybe they figured that if the plinth was ruined by water splashes it could be cheaply replaced... ATB b33zo

[@tonywills121]

Should have used Button-fix!

[@briankent6540]

CLASS

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Brian.

[@simonminnican]

We have one of these type of bath panels and I put it in the loft for 2-years because it's a ridiculous "design". After watching this, I think I might have a go at fitting it. Expect cursing 🤣

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Simon. This was a while ago but from memory the 'instructions' were confusing. Think they applied to multiple products..Having the separate plinth is handy in that you can adjust it to uneven or out of level floors but it fitting it is half the work! Go slowly and good luck. b33zo

[@simonminnican]

@@b33zo I completed the job by screwing the lower panel my constructed frame, using angle brackets. Finally I suspended the upper panel on 3 'L' shaped brackets attached to the front of the lower panel and it just pushes into place snuggly. Thanks again!

[@b33zo]

@@simonminnican Thanks again Simon. A simple solution. I'm guessing your lower brackets attached to the front of the lower panel (plinth) can't be seen from a standing position. Job done. b33zo

[@JayEFC1969]

Good work but in my limited experience mdf panels in a bathroom are a disaster and will blow out within a few years.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Jay. Yes, like combi boilers and hot water, MDF and bathrooms are mid-term bedfellows at best. b33zo

[@mommy8791]

Please come and fit mine haha

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Anastasia. You only need a couple of tools to do it yourself - and a camera of course. b33zo

[@19501960]

You didn't make it easy for yourself with that crazy glass.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Dee Em. Yes I didn't realize that real glass was involved until I unwrapped the panel! Cheers b33zo

[@paulinefromfulham]

Thank you very helpful

[@janjuag]

Good job.

[@b33zo]

Thanks for watching Abdul. b33zo