Wetwall™ Water-Proof Shower Wall Panels — DIY With April Wilkerson

If you are in need of a bathroom transformation, there is no better way to upgrade your tub and shower combo than with our our Wetwall™ Water-Proof Wall Panel System. April Wilkerson demonstrates how these on-trend, nature-inspired wall panels provide your bathroom with luxury that will stand up to everyday use. The shower wall panels can be placed directly over any existing surface — eliminating the need for demolition, special tools, tile and grout, or finishing strips. With the simple tongue-and-groove system, installation can be done in as little as 2.5 hours — so you can use your shower base and tub surround the same day. Our grout-free shower panels are easily cleaned with soap and a damp cloth, making upkeep minimal and cost of ownership low. Wetwall™ shower kits come with our adhesive and sealant, so you’ll have everything you need to complete your project.

DISCLAIMER: Please note the Wetwall™ shower panels took approximately 2.5 hours to install in the video shown, however the full bathroom remodel took approximately 5 days in total to complete.

[RubberduckbathroomsCoUk]

In the UK these panels are known as Mermaid Elite or Nuance Wall Boards (both part of the Wilson Art group)
Wetwall in the UK has a MDF or PLY core and doesnt have postformed edges and requires trims in the corners and ends to finish.
Just to help stop any confusion for UK people watching this video.

[surfdogvacationrentals]

Good Luck trying to find DYI distributors; Lowes and Menards has packages w/limited colors.

[amyfreeze]

thank you for showing what it can look like when the wall extends past the tub. I am putting a 42" soaker tub in place of the 48" garden tub and was trying to figure out what to do with the remaining 6" of wall in the alcove.

[stevescott]

What do you do around the outside edge? Where the tile meets the drywall

[twinenk]

Do you have a video on the fence in the background?

[dand]

Thanks for the video. I never heard of this product before…super cool! How did you trim the gap at the walls where the panels overlapped the old time and the furring strips were exposed? Do they sell matching trim and accessories?

[envylures]

That looks awesome! And very fast smart setup thank you

[dawnforman]

Curious as to what you filled the space on the sides tgat sit out because of the tile left in place. I live your projects and am currently looking at Wetwall as the best option. I also wasn't aware i could order a full back panel instead of the click version back panel (though I hear it appears seamless), so that is great info to have now. Thanks, April!

[maverickthemutt]

Just wondering how you hid your 1 inch gap you created by going to the cieling and mounting over the existing walls.. and good job btw

[sthawkfeathers]

Thank you for your video. My tenants (caretakers); destroyed my mobile home. It is a complete redo. This is interesting, my brother did something similar to my parent's home years ago. It was not as easy to work with.
If I take out the original shower will this go on the waterproof board ? I am old and would like to just have a shower pan.
You're humor is refreshing I was pressing my weight against it for you. LOL 😆..
Thankful I stumbled upon your video..blessings from Florida Meema and Jessi Beagle. 🙏⚔️

[dianevessels]

I couldn't find the link you talked about in your video.

[GreenOne]

Has wilsonart developed a solution for the gap between the bull nose of the side panels and the wall when installing panels over tile like this? I've installed several of these, but I was suprised that the reps who presented this product to me were not able to offer any good solutions regarding this issue.

[SFH]

How do you fill end the end wall panels which are not flush with walls?
Surely not just caulking! Are there L shaped trim pieces to match the panel?
Very curious. 🤔

[JohnJones-srwo]

Other leading UK brands are MultiPanel (by Grant Westfield) and Selkie Board (by Rearo)

[TUDIU]

very nice. Where can I order this panel? I am looking to upgrade my shower,

[idareg]

we are in the process of remolding our bathroom. We like the idea of ordering one sheet 60 inches wide, . having difficulties finding the whole 60 inch panel. Where did you order from?

[frankshannon]

A year and a half to plan and 5 days to complete. Or am I wrong?

Was it even it 5 days? Yeah, that's what you said.

What? No, I didn't mean was I wrong about the year and a half. I probably underestimated that. It could be as long as 10 years as it is in my case.

[DellAnderson]

An interesting option, but I'm guessing pretty pricey compared to plain-ole laminate.
Not sure why the wet wall instructions require blueboard backing (if you don't have tiles). Is this wall not water proof?
Also, would much prefer a gloss finish to the one that comes with wet walls. Have a 35 y/o simple glossy laminate shower in an RV that looks like new. I don't think it would look as nice if it had texture to collect microbes etc. Still debating how to DIY a house shower wall.

[paulstephens]

Where to get best deal in Denver scratch&dent ok I’m a contractor

[rickgordon]

Wow! Just now watching this vid. Very informative. If you had to do it again, would you miter your corners?