Is PVC Shower panels durable

Can you fit shower panels on top of existing tiles ? Are PVC panels durable in the shower cubicle?

Asked by Jules on 19th Jun 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes they are durable and you can fix them to tiles .but you need to apply blue grit first so the will stick"
Answered on 19th Jun 2026 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Hi yes possible and efficient
Let me know when you’re planning to have it done
Got Crawley plastic near me good price"
Answered on 19th Jun 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 - report
"Based on my client's feedback after she has used the PVC shower panels installed in last Oct, you can trust it."
Answered on 2nd Jul 2026 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"I've been using them for while know they are thin enough to put behind the shower plate .not very often I have to sort plumbing and 100% waterproof"
Answered on 19th Jun 2026 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Yes and yes you can go over tiles as long as the are fixed to the wall correctly. plastic panels are ok But FIbo panels are the best ones I have worked with."
Answered on 22nd Jun 2026 - Member since Oct 2025 - report
"Yes you can fit pvc panels over tiles we have done this on many jobs each to there own but there are no problems at all with doing this and even the merchants who supply the panels recommend this hope this answer your questions"
Answered on 2nd Jul 2026 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
"Yes to both questions . I personally don’t like them. And are dubious about their longevity with seals ."
Answered on 19th Jun 2026 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"100% they are as long as you seal panels and clean tiles before sticking they great thanks lloyd"
Answered on 19th Jun 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"Shower panel are good no grouting easy to clean and yes with the right glue yes thay can be store to tiles"
Answered on 20th Jun 2026 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"Yes pvc are however if your budget stretches I would go for solid panel all day that’s how I would do it"
Answered on 7th Jul 2026 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
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