Mdf bath panel with plinth?

[macka09]

Hi folks

Do you guys fit your own timber panels or get a chippy in?

A lad I know has fitted one of the mdf panels with the 100mm skirting trim using 2 battens either end of the bath. Customer is refusing to pay as it bows slightly when touched.

Do you guys build a frame if you do it yourself?

Cheers

 

[cjg]

we always frame a bath all the way round

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Private I do my own and glue some timber to the bath so it holds the panel in the middle so no bow

 

[Ben-gee]

Full frame of 2x1 with recess cut in studs for the plinth, so front face of plinth is flush with studs.
However if panel is nice and stiff then I just fit battens each end and one to the floor.

 

[macka09]

Cheers for the replies folks. Do you fit it flush with the edge of the bath or let it sit forward a few mm? Do you use mirror screws to secure panel or magnets?

We also debated on whether the plinth goes behind or in front like a skirting board. My opinion is at the back.

Cheers

 

[gmartine]

Inset the panel, use wood screws with white caps as panel is usually white.