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Shower wall and wet-wall lining sheet
Sheet wall panels are a popular way to line a shower, bathroom or laundry wall without tiles and grout lines: big, smooth panels that wipe clean. Rigid PVC, acrylic and aluminium composite (ACM) are the three sheets most often used for it.
Plastics Hub NZ supplies the sheet; your builder or installer lines the wall. Need panels cut down? Cutting is available on certain materials at certain depots. Request a quote with your sizes and we'll confirm.
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The lining is not the waterproofing
A sheet lining is a finish over the wall, not a waterproofing system. What goes behind it, how the joints, corners and penetrations are sealed and whether the wet area complies are decisions for your builder or a licensed installer, not something the sheet provides on its own.
PVC: light and forgiving
Rigid PVC sheet is light, does not absorb water and cuts with simple tools, so it suits laundries, utility rooms and budget shower linings. It is softer than acrylic and shows scratches more readily.
Acrylic: a glossier finish
Acrylic gives a high-gloss, glass-like surface in white, opal and solid colours, and clear sheet can be back-painted. It is stiffer than PVC and more scratch-resistant, but it softens with heat, so keep it away from heaters and hot fixtures.
ACM: flat and rigid
Aluminium composite panel is two thin aluminium skins over a plastic core. It stays very flat over large areas and its painted face is hard-wearing. Cut edges show the core, so plan trims or channels for every exposed edge.
Movement and fixing
Plastic sheet expands and contracts with temperature more than plasterboard or tile. Use the adhesive, sealant and trims the panel maker or your installer recommends for that sheet, and leave the expansion gaps they specify at edges and joints.
Cleaning
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads, and solvent or ammonia cleaners on acrylic, which can scratch or craze the surface.
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Questions
- Are PVC wall panels waterproof?
- PVC sheet itself does not absorb water. Whether a shower or wet wall stays watertight depends on the substrate, the waterproofing behind the lining and how the joints and edges are sealed, which is your builder's or installer's design, not the sheet's.
- Which is better for a shower wall, acrylic or PVC?
- Acrylic has the glossier, harder finish and is the more premium look. PVC is lighter, cheaper and easier to cut and handle. Both need the right adhesive, trims and sealing for a wet area.
- Do you install shower panels?
- No. Plastics Hub NZ supplies sheet only. Your builder or a wet-area installer fits the panels.
Tell us what you need. We'll source it.
One enquiry, multiple supply sources. Or email trade@plasticshub.co.nz.