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Bob F

DT wrote:
In article 3,
says...
I just bought a couple of those plastic (acrylic, I think) panels
that are used for gluing over old tile or backerboard to create a
new clean look for a shower.

These panels are 36" by 80" and flexible enough to roll for
transport.

I will need to cut these panels to fit to the size of the shower and
also the holes for the control valve and shower nozzle.

The guy at Home Hardware said they could be cut with a utility knife.
Does anyone have experience with these? Can they be cut this way or
do I need a special tool to do the job ?

I've put up several of the tub surrounds that use these thin panels.
They cut OK with a knife, but they are very slippery and a knife can
skid and mark the surface, especially when making tight curved cuts.

That's why I use the tin snips. Complete control.