Wetwall Elite Installation Guide

View the official Wetwall Elite installation guide online using our easy-to-read flipbook. Formerly known as Mermaid Elite, the Wetwall Elite collection features a fully waterproof core board designed for modern bathrooms, shower enclosures, and wet room installations. These durable bathroom wall panels provide a stylish alternative to traditional tiles while helping create a low-maintenance waterproof finish.

The Wetwall Elite installation guide includes step-by-step instructions covering wall preparation, panel cutting, dry fitting, adhesive application, tongue and groove jointing, sealing, and finishing details. The guide also explains the correct use of Complete adhesives and sealants to maintain the manufacturer’s lifetime guarantee.

Wetwall Elite panels can be installed onto solid wall surfaces including plasterboard, plywood, and existing tiled walls, provided the surface is level, dry, and secure. The installation process is designed to help achieve a professional waterproof finish with minimal maintenance once complete.

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Wetwall Elite Installation FAQs

What is Wetwall Elite?

Wetwall Elite is a fully waterproof core bathroom wall panel collection previously known as Mermaid Elite. It is designed as a waterproof alternative to bathroom tiles.

Can Wetwall Elite panels be installed over tiles?

Yes, Wetwall Elite panels can be installed over existing tiles as long as the wall surface is sound, level, dry, and secure.

What adhesive should be used with Wetwall Elite panels?

The installation guide recommends using Complete Adhesive and Complete Sealant to help maintain the Wetwall lifetime guarantee.

Do Wetwall Elite panels require sealing?

Yes, all joints, corners, fittings, and edges should be sealed correctly using the recommended Complete sealant to create a waterproof finish.

Should Wetwall Elite panels be dry fitted first?

Yes, the guide strongly recommends dry fitting the panels before final installation to check alignment, cuts, and positioning.

Can Wetwall Elite panels be cut?

Yes, the panels can be cut using a fine-tooth saw blade. The guide recommends using a minimum 48-tooth fine cut blade for best results.

How long should adhesive cure before sealing?

The installation guide advises waiting 24 hours for the adhesive to cure before applying the final sealant.

Are Wetwall Elite panels waterproof?

Yes, Wetwall Elite panels feature a fully waterproof core and are designed specifically for bathrooms, showers, and wet rooms when installed correctly.

Do Wetwall Elite tongue and groove designs line up perfectly?

No, the guide explains that panel patterns are not designed to match exactly across tongue and groove joints, especially with large-scale designs.

What gap should be left around Wetwall Elite panels?

A 3mm expansion gap should be left where panels meet walls or ceilings, then backfilled with sealant as part of the installation process.