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According to Checkatrade.com, the average installation price for a real hardwood floor is £1,000 to £1,500. That means you could expect to pay around £50 per metre squared, and potentially more depending on your choice of wood.
Not only is hardwood expensive, but it also needs treating. Varnish, wax, sealants – you may need to apply all kinds of treatments to protect your floor and prevent swelling or contracting at extreme temperatures. This is particularly important in a bathroom, where your floor will become wet and steamy on a daily basis.
Love the wooden look but don’t want the drawbacks? Whether you’re put off by the price of real wooden flooring or can’t face the treatment process, our Simplex vinyl flooring panels are the perfect alternative. Below, we’ll explain how you can create a wood effect bathroom floor with our high-quality panels.
With wooden flooring costing around £50 per metre squared, it’s understandable to want a more cost-effective alternative.
When you shop with Igloo Surfaces, you’ll see two prices displayed – one for the cost of each panel, which usually measures 180 mm by 1,220 mm, and one for the cost per metre squared. This makes it easy for you to find a floor that fits not only your bathroom, but also your budget.
In contrast to real wood, our Torino vinyl flooring costs just £31.25 per metre squared. It promises the high-quality finish of wood but with no wood content, making it an ideal choice for a bathroom or kitchen floor.
Choosing a real wood floor can be a daunting process, especially if the look you’re after comes with a premium price tag! At Igloo Surfaces, our selection of Simplex vinyl panels includes a range of different wood effects, from an elegant antique white ash wood to a classic vintage oak.
Whatever your colour scheme, you’ll find the ideal wood effect panel online. We have the full spectrum, whether you’re looking for a smoked, bleached, or natural finish.
Our vinyl panels aren’t just simple to maintain – they are also incredibly easy to install, with none of the mess, noise, or disruption you’d expect from a traditional wooden floor installation.
To install your panels, all you need to do is cut your panels to size, and attach them together using our innovative tongue and groove click system. This will lock the panels in place, ensuring an impeccable finish that fits your bathroom floor perfectly.
Promising high slip resistance, a waterproof finish and a 10-year guarantee, our vinyl flooring gives you the finish you want without any of the fuss. Discover our full collection today and find the wood effect that’s perfect for your bathroom.
If you’re tearing your hair out wondering ‘how do you get rid of mould on bathroom walls?’, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll explain how you can remove existing mould and prevent it from growing back.
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Method
The best process for removing mould will depend on your choice of solution, but whichever you pick, always start by putting on a protective face covering. This will prevent you from inhaling spores as you scrub away at the mould.
If you choose to use detergent or bleach, create a solution of one-part detergent / bleach to one-part warm water. Next, use your microfibre cloth to wash the mould from your bathroom wall. Let the area dry and repeat the process if the mould is still visible.
If you prefer to use vinegar (which is a naturally antibacterial), the method is a little different. Fill an empty spray bottle with the white vinegar and apply it directly to the patches of mould. Allow the vinegar to soak in for around an hour, before wiping the mould away with a warm, wet cloth.
As we mentioned earlier, damp bathrooms provide the perfect environment for mould or mildew. This is because the steam that rises from your bath, shower, or sink will turn into condensation when it hits colder surfaces such as your bathroom walls – and when the walls absorb the condensation, it allows mould to grow.
There are two key ways to prevent mould from growing on your bathroom walls. The first is to make sure the area is properly ventilated, either by opening a bathroom window or by installing an extractor fan. By creating an airflow, you can clear steam before it turns into condensation on your walls.
The second – more permanent – way to prevent mould is by covering your bathroom walls in a protective material. Some people like to use anti-mould paint, but because this is rarely waterproof, it might not be the best choice for a wet bathroom.
At Igloo Surfaces, we recommend using bathroom and shower panels to protect your walls and keep mould at bay. Made from high-quality PVC, our panels are the perfect way to stop your walls from absorbing condensation and creating the right environment for mould to thrive.
Banish your bathroom mould for good with our complete range of PVC wall panels. Whether you want to line a shower cubicle, cover your entire bathroom, or create a stunning feature wall, we offer a range of designs to suit all requirements.
Feature walls are also a stylish way to inject personality into your bathroom. No matter the shape or size of your room, the right design can transform your home into a haven. But what’s the best way to realise your vision without the hassle?
By using PVC wall panels, you can easily create the bathroom feature wall of your dreams. Below, we’ve outlined why they’re the perfect way to create a bathroom feature wall without any faff.
Introducing natural materials to our homes has long been thought to boost our moods. But as anyone who’s tried creating a wooden, brick, or marble feature wall will probably know, the installation process can be anything but soothing!
If you want to achieve the all-natural look without the time, expense, and mess of the real deal, our range of PVC wall panels is the perfect solution. High quality and easy to install, panels such as our brick and pezzo wood effect panels are ideal for creating statement feature walls that will give your family bathroom a luxurious spa-like feel.
Almost by definition, feature walls are designed to be bold, beautiful and stand out. But what happens when your style changes and you’re stuck with a wall that no longer suits your taste? If you’ve created a wall using expensive materials such as marble or mosaic tiles, the process of redecorating your bathroom won’t just be messy – it will also be incredibly costly.
With PVC panels, you can easily update your décor. Want to switch from chic sparkles to understated stone? Simply remove your panels from the wall and replace them with your new design, making this a high-impact yet low-commitment approach to creating your bathroom feature wall.
For a bathroom feature wall that utterly transforms your space, explore the PVC panels in our Arctic Infinity range. Perfect for armchair travellers (or should that be bathtub travellers?), these scenic panels will bring the outside in, enabling you to enjoy the sights of New York, London, or a tropical island – all from the comfort of your bathroom.
The level of detail in our Arctic Infinity range would be impossible to achieve without wallpaper, and has the added bonus of being 100% waterproof to boot. That means it’s the perfect choice for a bathroom feature wall that will stand the test of time, protecting the wall beneath from water damage and damp.
Want to build a bathroom feature wall without the hassle? Discover our full range of PVC bathroom and shower wall panels at Igloo Surfaces. Whether you want a bold block colour or a wanderlust-inducing print, find your perfect fit today.
Whatever the dimensions of your bathroom, it’s quick and easy to fit our panels. In this blog post, we’ve put together a simple step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know about cutting your new bathroom wall panels to suit your space.
When buying your wall panels, the first step is to decide how many you’ll need to cover your bathroom. To calculate the number you need, all you need to do is measure the width of the area you’re redecorating and divide this by the width of the panels you’re using.
Let’s say you want to line the wall behind your bathtub. If this area measures 2.5 metres and your chosen panels have a width of 250 mm, you will need to buy 10 panels to cover the space completely.
Few bathrooms are a standard shape or size. Alcoves, windows, and sloping ceilings can all change the dimensions of the area you want to cover, meaning you’ll need to trim your panels to achieve the perfect fit.
If you’re wondering how to cut bathroom wall panels, the good news is that it’s quick and easy to DIY at home. All you’ll need is a fine-toothed hand saw or jigsaw, as our PVC panels are flexible enough to cut by hand. You can find more detailed instructions in our help guides.
This makes our bathroom PVC panels a much more practical choice than traditional tiles, especially if your bathroom (or your chosen tile design) isn’t a standard shape. Stone or ceramic can be incredibly difficult to cut, usually requiring specialist tools and tradespeople. This can be a messy, expensive, and time-consuming process!
For a bathroom wall that is 100% waterproof, you’ll need to make sure that there are no obvious gaps in between your panels.
If you’ve chosen a design that is 10 mm thick – such as our on-trend marble urban panel, driftwood ash panel, or industrial-inspired grey concrete panel – your panels will interlock using an innovative tongue and groove system. This means you can click the panels together to minimise the space between them.
If you’ve chosen a design that is 2.5 mm thick, such as the decorative panels in our Arctic Infinity range, you’ll need to apply adhesive to paste the panels on your wall. Simply add a thin bead of silicone in between each panel to create a fully waterproof seal.
At Igloo Surfaces, we stock a wide range of PVC bathroom wall panels. From tropical beach scenes to urban concrete (and everything in between), there’s something to suit every style – all with the same water resistance, durability and easy cleaning.
But if you want to remove tiles from your bathroom walls, the process isn’t straightforward. At best, it can be messy and expensive. At worst, one wrong move could damage the structural integrity of your walls.
Whether you’ve moved into a new home and want to put your own stamp on the place, or simply fancy a change from your existing tiles, read on to discover how to remove tiles from bathroom walls.
What you’ll need
When removing your bathroom wall tiles, the first step is to place a strip of adhesive tape across the centre of your tile. Ceramic tiles can be incredibly slippery, which makes it difficult to keep your drill in place as your start to work. The tape will create a more stable surface and help you identify the midpoint of your tile.
Once you’ve applied your tape, you can drill a small hole in the centre of your tile. Be careful – if you drill too deep, you could damage the wall underneath.
Next, use your grout removal rake to remove the grout on all four sides of your tile. As with the drilling, it’s possible to damage your wall if you’re not careful, so make sure you don’t dig your rake in too deep.
Once you’ve removed all the grout, it’s time to chip the tile away from the wall. Using your hammer and chisel, start removing the tile, starting by cracking the hole that you made in the centre.
As the tile breaks up, you’re likely to get a lot of dust and ceramic shards. Make sure to wear protective clothing and, if necessary, lay a sheet on the floor to collect the debris and prevent your flooring from becoming scratched.
After the tile has gone, you’ll be left with the adhesive. This can be very tricky to remove. Use a scraper to chip away at the hardened adhesive, or use your hammer and chisel if it’s particularly tough (being careful not to scrape away the plaster of your wall).
When you’ve removed all of the adhesive, lightly brush the exposed wall to remove any dust or leftover crumbs of ceramic. Then, repeat the entire process until you’ve removed every tile in your bathroom.
Want to say goodbye to your tiles without the mess? There is an alternative to learning how to remove tiles from bathroom walls – simply install our high-quality PVC wall panels on top!
Our range of bathroom panels has been designed for easy installation, all while providing the perfect finish you want. Best of all, the process of applying your panels on top of tiles is the same as adding them directly onto your wall, making it a quick and cost-effective way to freshen up your space.
Unfortunately, a damp bathroom provides the perfect environment for mould and mildew to grow. Nothing will ruin a relaxing bath like seeing black spots on your ceiling! So, how can you prevent mould from growing and keep your bathroom clean and fresh?
In this blog post, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to keeping your bathroom mould-free.
Your bathroom walls, floor, and ceiling can all become hotspots for mould. This is because mould likes to grow in damp, poorly ventilated conditions.
When steam rises from your bath, shower, or sink, it will be attracted to cold surfaces such as your ceiling. If there isn’t a sufficient airflow, this steam will become condensation that will eventually lead to a damp problem – enabling mould and mildew to thrive.
As well as looking unsightly, mould can potentially endanger your health. Inhaling mould can lead to allergies, asthma attacks, and even skin issues. That means it’s vital to sort the problem if you’re battling mould in your bathroom.
The good news is that by making a couple of simple changes to your bathroom, you can prevent mould from growing on your ceiling.
Good ventilation is the key to preventing mould. If there’s a window in your bathroom, make sure to open it after every bath and shower, as the increased airflow will help to clear steam before it hits your surfaces and turns into condensation.
If you don’t have a window, consider installing an extractor fan to ‘extract’ excess moisture from the air. By placing the extractor fan high up on your wall, or even on the ceiling itself, you can target the condensation that lands on your bathroom ceiling.
Sometimes, mould can seem inevitable even with adequate ventilation. For extra protection, we recommend that you cover your ceiling in a material that will prevent mould from building up (untreated plaster will absorb steam).
There are several possible options. Anti-mould paint is a popular choice in certain rooms of the house, but because it’s not usually waterproof, it might not be a suitable for your bathroom.
Ceiling panels, also known as ceiling cladding, are an excellent way to protect your home from mould and mildew. At Igloo Surfaces, our panels are made from high-quality PVC – a material that won’t absorb steam. Available in a range of chic finishes, ceiling panels will protect the ceiling beneath while adding a stylish finish to your home. We think that’s a win-win!
Want to get rid of unsightly mould spots for good? With our range of 100% waterproof ceiling panels, it’s quick, cost-effective and easy. Browse our complete selection today to find the perfect solution for your bathroom.
Nobody wants condensation on walls in their bathroom. But for many people, it’s a frustrating reality. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to reduce its severity and protect your walls, as this post will explore…
If you want to stop condensation on your bathroom walls, it’s best to understand why it’s there in the first place.
Condensation forms when moisture from humid air is drawn to cold surfaces within your home. Humidity (the level of moisture in the air) is increased by activities that release moisture, including showing, bathing and washing your hands in the bathroom – but also boiling a kettle, cooking and drying your washing, elsewhere in the home.
Those high humidity levels are particularly problematic when the moisture can’t escape through windows, doors and other forms of ventilation. That’s when condensation comes into play, with the moisture condensing from a gas into a liquid on the nearest cold surface – which in many cases is your bathroom walls.
The best way to stop condensation on your bathroom walls is by ventilating the space, especially when moisture is being released when bathing or showering. Opening a window will let moisture escape, albeit at a cost to the temperature of the room.
Alternatively, extractor fans – as the name suggests – extract moisture from the air without the need to let cold air in. While opening doors is usually recommended for ventilation, leaving your bathroom door open will simply allow the humidity to spread through your home.
One final note is to keep the space well heated. Turning on your bathroom radiator or towel heater will prevent bathroom walls from becoming particularly cold and drawing that moisture out of the air.
If you’re struggling with condensation on bathroom walls, it only right to be concerned. Condensation can go beyond an eyesore if it’s left ignored. When moisture is constantly attracted to your walls, they will become damp which can lead to permanent stains or even mould. In turn, that will bring its own issues with respiratory problems, allergies and asthma.
If you’ve improved ventilation and your bathroom walls are still attracting condensation, PVC wall panels could be the best option. Because PVC is completely water resistant, it will stop condensation getting to your walls and minimise the chance of damp or mould forming.
Any condensation that does get on your PVC panels can simply be wiped down, and there will be no detriment to their appearance over time.
PVC wall panels are a sure-fire way to end the cycle of decorating and redecorating when condensation damages your walls. At Igloo Surfaces, we offer a 10-20 year guarantee with all of our bathroom wall panels, so you can rest assured they will keep your bathroom walls looking great for years to come.
To find out more, simply contact our team online. Or see for yourself by ordering four samples for just £1.
Read on as we discuss why tiles get dirty, how to clean bathroom tiles and whether there’s an easier way.
You might notice that tiles themselves don’t get particularly dirty. Their smooth, non-porous surface lets water run off – with most dirt going with it. However, to provide a fully sealed water-resistance surface, you need grouting in-between tiles.
This is where most hygiene problems occur. While tiles still require regular cleaning, grouting acts as a trench or gutter between tiles, where dirt and grime can easily build up. Over time, it can even lead to unsightly discolouration.
That’s why, when you’re considering how to clean bathroom tiles, you’ll need to be ready to tackle the grouting as well!
Cleaning wall tiles in your bathroom can be broken down into two main steps – the tiles and the grouting.
Firstly, to clean bathroom wall tiles, fill a spray bottle with a mixture of water and white vinegar (roughly half and half), then add a drop or two of washing up liquid. Spray your tiles with the solution then rub down with a sponge.
Rinse the wall tiles down with warm water then dry them with a cloth to avoid any streaks being left on the surface.
Now onto the grouting. For this job you’ll need a toothbrush, some baking soda and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. The latter can be found in most supermarkets, despite sounding like something from a high-school chemistry lesson.
Wet the baking soda with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl, then dip your toothbrush in the mixture. Next, scrub the grouting between tiles with the toothbrush to remove dirt, grime and discolouration.
Rinse the tiles as best you can to get the baking soda and dirt away, and your grouting should look a lot closer to its original white.
While we’ve tried to provide the easiest way possible to clean bathroom wall tiles, scrubbing away at grouting can become tiring and burdensome when you have to do it on a regular basis.
Thankfully, there is an alternative to bathroom wall tiles that is much easier to clean. PVC wall panels have a larger surface and no grouting between panels, so they’re much easier to clean. Simply wipe down and rinse to keep panels looking at their best.
They’re available in a range of modern styles. Best of all, PVC panels can be installed over the top of tiles for complete convenience, avoiding the need for messy, time-consuming tile removal.
If you want to take the hassle out of cleaning your bathroom, bathroom wall panels are a stylish, long-lasting and cost-effective solution.
At Igloo Surfaces, our wall panels come with a guarantee of 10-20 years for extra peace of mind. You can even order 4 samples for just £1 to make sure you get the right look for your bathroom.
Cue the entry of PVC ceiling panels for bathrooms. These revolutionary panels can change the way your bathroom looks, feels and functions. Read on as we take a closer look, with seven key benefits…
First things first, PVC ceiling panels are completely water resistant. That’s an absolute must on your bathroom ceiling, which is constantly exposed to moisture as steam rises from your shower or bath.
While paint will flake and paper will peel, PVC ceiling panels for your bathroom will stay in place and continue looking sharp. That means there’s no need to constantly touch up or revamp your ceiling. Simply sit back in the bath and enjoy the view.
Let’s face it. Paint and wallpaper are dated. That’s especially true when they inevitably succumb to the moisture rising up in your bathroom. On the other hand, PVC bathroom ceiling panels provide a contemporary appearance that doesn’t fade over time. Choose from a selection of styles, from smooth high gloss to wood-effect ash and bring your bathroom right up to date.
Another feature of modern bathrooms is modern lighting. Recessed LED lights are a sought-after feature for anyone who wants a contemporary, seamless look. Fortunately, PVC ceiling panels won’t cause an obstruction. Despite being robust and hard-wearing, PVC is impressively workable so modern recessed light fittings can be built in without any issues.
Ever tried wallpapering or painting your ceiling? Take our word for it – it’s even harder in the bathroom. The high-moisture environment makes things difficult, while unmovable obstacles like the toilet, bath and shower add a further challenge.
In contrast, PVC ceiling panels are a breeze to install. Simply measure up, cut them to size, apply adhesive and away you go…
When you install PVC ceiling panels in your bathroom, you can rest assured they’re there to stay. The hard-wearing PVC won’t weaken or fade over time, nor will it be affected by any knocks or bumps when cleaning those hard-to-reach areas. To put your mind at ease, our ceiling panels even come with a 10-20 year guarantee.
To start with, it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to buy PVC ceiling panels for bathrooms. But because they’re so durable, that cost will be spread over a longer lifespan. Rather than buying now and replacing in a couple of years, you’ll be investing in ceiling panels for over a decade, making the overall purchase even more cost-effective.
From the cost and longevity to their modern appearance, there are a number of benefits that set PVC panels apart from the alternatives. If you’re ready to make the switch, Igloo Surfaces is ready and waiting.
We stock a selection of high-quality PVC panels that are perfect for your bathroom ceiling. Choose from single panels or handy five-panel multipacks, then buy with confidence thanks to our 10-20 year guarantee.
