If you aren't in the bathroom trade, we appreciate choosing the correct trim can seem daunting. The diagram below shows a typical bathroom and where each trim should be fitted and the name of each trim.
What Trims Do I Need for Wall Panels?
Choosing the correct wall panel trims is an important part of achieving a professional, watertight finish when installing shower or bathroom wall panels.
Most of our wall panels feature tongue-and-groove edges, allowing adjoining panels to connect directly together. This means you generally won't need joining trims, sometimes referred to as H-Trims, between each panel.
You will, however, usually require trims for internal and external corners, along with end caps to finish any exposed panel edges.
Wall panel trims are available in a wide range of materials, sizes and colours. Whether you choose PVC or aluminium trims will depend on the type of panel you're installing and the finished appearance you're looking to achieve.
The most important thing is to make sure the trim is compatible with the thickness of your wall panel before ordering.
End Cap Trims
End Cap Trims, Starter Trims and J-Trims are designed to perform a similar job — creating a neat finish on an exposed wall panel edge.
As well as improving the appearance of your installation, correctly fitted and sealed end caps help protect the exposed edge and inner core of the panel from moisture.
End cap trims are available in a variety of materials, colours and sizes, so it's important to choose the correct trim for your particular wall panel.
For example, if you're installing a 1-metre-wide PVC wall panel that's 10mm thick, you'll need a trim designed to accommodate a 10mm panel.
Always check the thickness of your wall panels before purchasing your trims.
Internal Corner Trims
Internal Corner Trims are designed to create a neat and watertight connection where two wall panels meet at an internal 90-degree corner.
For example, if you're installing shower panels on two adjoining walls around a shower tray, you'll typically use an internal corner trim where the two walls meet.
When correctly installed with the appropriate sealant, the trim helps prevent water from penetrating behind the panels.
At Wet Wall Works, we offer a wide selection of PVC and aluminium internal corner trims in different colours and finishes. Traditional trims leave a decorative section visible between the panels, while options such as our hidden internal corner trims are designed to create a more discreet finish.
Which style you choose is largely down to personal preference and the look you want to achieve.
Again, always make sure the internal corner trim you select is compatible with the thickness of your wall panels.
Quadrant Trims
A Quadrant Trim can be used to create a neat finish where wall panels meet in a corner or where a panel meets another surface, such as a ceiling.
Quadrant trims can also be particularly useful for concealing small imperfections or slightly uneven cuts, helping you achieve a cleaner and more professional-looking finish.
They are available in a variety of colours and finishes, making it easy to coordinate the trim with your chosen wall panels and bathroom fixtures.
External Corner Trims
External Corner Trims are used where two wall panels meet around an external 90-degree corner.
They work in the opposite direction to an internal corner trim.
A common example would be a boxed-in pipe, column or pillar within a bathroom. Where wall panels wrap around the outside corner, an external corner trim provides a neat transition between the two panels.
As well as creating a professional finish, correctly sealing the trim helps protect exposed panel edges and prevents moisture from reaching the inner core.
Choosing the Correct Wall Panel Trim
Before ordering your trims, always check:
- The thickness of your wall panels
- Whether you're finishing an internal or external corner
- Whether there are any exposed panel edges
- Whether you require a visible or hidden trim
- The material and colour you'd like to use
- Whether the installation is within a wet area
Getting the correct trims before beginning your installation will make fitting your wall panels considerably easier and help create a neat, professional and watertight finish.
Need Help Choosing Your Wall Panel Trims?
If you're unsure which trims you need for your installation, the Wet Wall Works team will be happy to help.
Call us on 0300 303 5553 or email websales@wetwallworks.co.uk.
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