How to Install Wall Panels in Your Bathroom

What’s on these Walls?

To skip the time and skill involved with tiling walls, we installed WetWall from Wilsonart. WetWall is a wood/plastic composite topped with a high-pressure laminate surface. About 1/2-in. thick, WetWall is waterproof and durable. It’s available in a wide array of panel sizes (including custom sizes) and patterns.

It can be applied to many existing surfaces, including tile. It’s easy to work with and requires no special tools — just a sharp, fine-tooth saw blade for smooth cuts. Tongue-and-groove edge joints make seams virtually disappear.

Dry-fit the panels

Test-fit the panels and cut as needed. If you need to trim a panel, trim the edge that abuts a wall, not where two panels meet. The best way to trim large panels like this is to use a track saw or a circular saw with a cutting guide.