Multipanel Linda Barker Graphite Elements Bathroom Wall Panel 2400mm – Textured Matt (All Sizes)

Multipanel Linda Barker Graphite Elements Bathroom Wall Panel 2400mm – Textured Matt (All Sizes)

Multipanel Linda Barker Graphite Elements (decor 8833) is a dark graphite stone effect mixing charcoal and lighter grey, with a deep, tactile texture. It is part of the Linda Barker Collection, designed for Multipanel by interior designer Linda Barker, and is a waterproof, grout-free bathroom and shower wall panel made in Britain by Grant Westfield – a quick, low-maintenance alternative to tiling.

Key features

• 100% waterproof laminate face on an exterior grade core – suitable for showers, bathrooms and wet rooms
• No grout lines – nothing to discolour or go mouldy, just wipe clean
• Hydrolock tongue and groove joint for a near-seamless, watertight join between panels
• Can be fitted over existing sound tiles, saving the mess of removing them
• Textured Matt finish, 11mm thick, 2400mm tall
• 30-year Multipanel warranty when fitted, sealed and maintained to Multipanel's published guidelines
• Made in Britain, FSC® certified materials (C128180), 100% recyclable

Hydrolock or Unlipped – which do I need?

Hydrolock panels have a tongue and groove edge that locks one panel into the next, giving an almost invisible joint without a joining strip. Choose Hydrolock when you are covering a wall wider than one panel. Unlipped panels have plain square edges. They are used where a panel stands alone, or where panels are joined with a Type D joint profile or meet at corners with Type A or B corner profiles. Most bathrooms use Hydrolock panels with profiles only at the corners and open ends.

Choosing a width

• 2400 x 1200mm – the most economical way to cover a large wall, with the fewest joins. Once joined, a Hydrolock 1200mm panel covers about 1182mm of wall width.
• 2400 x 900mm – a neat fit for a 900mm shower wall, and fewer offcuts on medium-width walls.
• 2400 x 598mm – easier to handle in small rooms and stairwells, and useful for narrow walls, alcoves and making up the last section of a run. Hydrolock only.

How to work out how many panels you need

Measure the width of each wall you want to cover and add them together, then divide by the panel width and round up. For example, a shower with a 900mm back wall and a 1200mm side wall needs one 900mm and one 1200mm panel. Panels are 2400mm tall, so check your ceiling height – if it is higher, panels can be fitted from the top of the bath or tray and finished at the top edge with a Type C end cap. Allow a little extra if a wall has a window or boxing to cut around.

Fitting

• Fix with Multipanel High Grab Panel Adhesive & Sealant – this is required for the warranty
• Seal every edge and every joint with silicone sealant, including Hydrolock joints, for a fully watertight finish
• Finish corners and open ends with Multipanel profiles: Type A for internal corners, Type B for external corners, Type C end caps for open edges, and Type 102 angle profile as an alternative trim
• Store panels flat (not on edge) and leave them in the room at normal temperature for 48 hours before fitting
• Multipanel recommend panels are fitted by a professional installer

Common reasons for returns

• Ordering Unlipped when Hydrolock was needed (or the other way round) – check how the panels will join before ordering
• Not allowing for profiles, adhesive and sealant – these are sold separately
• Panels damaged by being stored on edge or in a cold garage – store flat, indoors

Care

Clean with warm water and a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Do not use scouring powders or abrasive pads.

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Specification

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