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Tongue and Groove

Tongue and groove cladding (T&G) is usually made out of softwood. It is made from strips of wood with machined joints running along each side so that the planks can slot together. It can be used successfully in bathrooms, but there are some drawbacks - it cannot be used in shower areas or wherever it might come into direct contact with water.

Timber tongue and groove cladding does a good job of covering up rough or uneven walls (depending on the installation method used) and an look impressive in the right type of room. It is also possible to use this type of cladding on bathroom ceilings.

Blue Wood bathroom cladding from Grosfillex  "Birch" effect waterproof wall panelling from Grosfillex

UPVC waterproof wall panelling is just as easy to install, is available in wood effect finishes (as shown in the images above) does not rot, needs no maintenance and is totally waterproof - just a few reasons why you might like to consider a more modern approach to bathroom wall covering.

PROS

CONS

quite cheap
warm to the touch

needs constant maintenance
not waterproof
can rot in contact with  water