Hi All,

I am looking to build a bath panel to close off my spa bath so needs to have some access (via a tool to meet electric regs) to get to the pumps etc in case they need replacing. The surround is to cover the main side and one of the ends and is shaker style. The only other complication is that there is a 100mm ledge at either end.

So... the question is how best to build this. I have seen some designs creating a framework and then pinning the MDF to that although concerned about the thickness as there is only about 30mm from the edge of the bath to the pipework. Also, not sure how I could make it with access without screws/ access panels etc. being visible.

Any help appreciated.

thanks

Lee.

On 29/03/2018 18:45, wrote:
Hi All,

I am looking to build a bath panel to close off my spa bath so needs
to have some access (via a tool to meet electric regs) to get to the
pumps etc in case they need replacing. The surround is to cover the
main side and one of the ends and is shaker style. The only other
complication is that there is a 100mm ledge at either end.

So... the question is how best to build this. I have seen some
designs creating a framework and then pinning the MDF to that
although concerned about the thickness as there is only about 30mm
from the edge of the bath to the pipework. Also, not sure how I
could make it with access without screws/ access panels etc. being
visible.

Any help appreciated.

A photo would assist.

Normally any panel would be attached at the floor (brackets) and at the
top bath frame that is often wooden. Why not one piece?

I might be temped to use something a little more waterproof than MDF.

On 29/03/18 19:03, Fredxx wrote:

Normally any panel would be attached at the floor (brackets) and at the
top bath frame that is often wooden. Why not one piece?

I might be temped to use something a little more waterproof than MDF.

Corian ?

http://www.cdukltd.co.uk/page.php?p=corian

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Adrian C

wrote:
Hi All,

I am looking to build a bath panel to close off my spa bath so needs to have some access (via a tool to meet electric regs) to get to the pumps etc in case they need replacing. The surround is to cover the main side and one of the ends and is shaker style. The only other complication is that there is a 100mm ledge at either end.

So... the question is how best to build this. I have seen some designs creating a framework and then pinning the MDF to that although concerned about the thickness as there is only about 30mm from the edge of the bath to the pipework. Also, not sure how I could make it with access without screws/ access panels etc. being visible.

Any help appreciated.

thanks

Lee.

Set the panel into a grooved frame in the way that bookcase glass door
do it. Removal is simply lift the panel up fully into the top groove,
swing out from the lower one and the panel is removed giving full access.

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Hi All,

I am looking to build a bath panel to close off my spa bath so needs to hav=
e some access (via a tool to meet electric regs) to get to the pumps etc in=
case they need replacing. The surround is to cover the main side and one =
of the ends and is shaker style. The only other complication is that there =
is a 100mm ledge at either end.

So... the question is how best to build this. I have seen some designs cre=
ating a framework and then pinning the MDF to that although concerned about=
the thickness as there is only about 30mm from the edge of the bath to the=
pipework. Also, not sure how I could make it with access without screws/ =
access panels etc. being visible.

Any help appreciated.

I did a bathroom about 16 years ago where I wanted access under the
bath (access to plumbing and for storing boxes of tiles, and the like).
I constructed a very simple frame to provide a 3x2 timber along under
the bath rim.
From that I hung panels (actually, decorative end panels for IKEA
kitchen units) on hinges, which means you can hinge them up outwards
for access under the bath. These are not screwed closed, but could be
by the addition of another timber on the floor level to screw them to.
(I deliberately avoided any timber at floor level to avoid any timber
sitting in pools of water, and the panel edges are just clear enough
of the floor to avoid sitting in any puddles. Tiles run right to the
walls with upstands, even under the bath.)

I was a bit worried how the panels might stand up to water splashes
as they are just vaneered chipboard with hardwood edging. I waxed
them (particularly bottom edge where drips will form), and they've
been fine. Come to think of it, I should probably redo it after 16
years just in case.

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Andrew Gabriel
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On 29/03/2018 18:45, wrote:
Hi All,

I am looking to build a bath panel to close off my spa bath so needs to have some access (via a tool to meet electric regs) to get to the pumps etc in case they need replacing. The surround is to cover the main side and one of the ends and is shaker style. The only other complication is that there is a 100mm ledge at either end.

So... the question is how best to build this. I have seen some designs creating a framework and then pinning the MDF to that although concerned about the thickness as there is only about 30mm from the edge of the bath to the pipework. Also, not sure how I could make it with access without screws/ access panels etc. being visible.

Any help appreciated.

thanks

Lee.


I was expecting to have to fabricate a replacement bath side and end
panel (old steel bath, even older house). When I came to look at the
dimensions I was able to cut down Wickes moulded plastic panels for
modern baths to fit. Far more suitable than MDF. IIRC the top clips
under the bath rim, then I have three or four screws into the existing
wooden framework. Easy to remove.