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gregorius
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Reged: 07/09/2003
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Wall lining in the heads

#1906515 - 25/06/2008 05:13

The formica lining the walls in my heads is coming off. I was thinking of not replacing it, but just paint the walls with epoxy. There are showers in the heads.

Is this wise?
Does anybody have any comments, hints or suggestions?

Stein

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freewind
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Reged: 26/06/2005
Posts: 591
Loc: N.Yorks

Re: Wall lining in the heads

[Re: gregorius]
#1906533 - 25/06/2008 06:42

Does anybody have any comments,....

I found Formica a real pain to work with but the alternatives were either not practical or would have looked second rate. Not an easy job to get right no matter which way you go.

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pandos
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Reged: 15/10/2004
Posts: 294
Loc: Ireland, (Crosshaven)

Re: Wall lining in the heads

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#1906613 - 25/06/2008 08:48

The walls in mine are covered in a type of vinyl which I am going to paint with danboline,

I tried a sample last year and it still looks good and shows no sign of lifting or cracking.

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VicS
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Reged: 13/07/2002
Posts: 9270
Loc: Home: Kent. Boat: Chichester

Re: Wall lining in the heads

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#1906651 - 25/06/2008 09:19

"Mural mousse" from Hawke House is the product sold specifically for lining heads and shower compartments.

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PCUK
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Reged: 29/06/2005
Posts: 1941
Loc: Devon

Re: Wall lining in the heads

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#1906809 - 25/06/2008 11:22

Agree with Vic. I've had this is my shower compartments for 20 years and it still looks good.

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tangomoon
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Reged: 18/10/2004
Posts: 1490
Loc: SW

Re: Wall lining in the heads

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#1907725 - 25/06/2008 23:05

Hawke House!

What a site! Click search and you can't click contact them using their e-mail message to tell them the search system they have is hopeless, they want name rank serial no.

Never mind thank heaven for Kayospruce

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30boat
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Reged: 26/10/2001
Posts: 912
Loc: Portugal

Re: Wall lining in the heads

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#1907765 - 25/06/2008 23:27

I would paint but gloss two pack polyurethane is better IMHO.

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jkay
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Reged: 24/01/2005
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Re: Wall lining in the heads

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#1907793 - 26/06/2008 00:01

the famous chandler called "B&Q"sell sheets of plastic that look like tiles that are waterproof and mould resistant,glue them on and seal. job done
Cheers Joe

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